JOSIAH FLETCHER: “BURIED ALIVE” | Masculine; Acting Age: 20-35 | Monologue 
A schoolteacher with a mysterious ailment that causes him to lose consciousness sporadically.
When cholera comes to town, he is mistaken for dead and buried alive.

NELLIE COOPER: “THE WOMAN IN THE WATER” | Feminine; Acting Age: 16-20 | Monologue 
A young woman who was murdered by a gang of American soldiers and tossed into a nearby lake. Now she seeks revenge. 

ANNE and JANE: “THE LOST CHILDREN” | Feminine, Acting Age: 10-14 | Duologue 
Two young settler children who perished in the winter woods while collecting firewood. Now they appear at farmhouse doors, asking to come inside. Anyone who lets them in is found frozen by morning.

CHARLIE: “THE CHIMNEY SWEEP” | Masculine, Acting Age: 10-14 | Monologue 
A boy who died trapped inside a chimney addresses the wealthy family who neglected to learn his name. 

MATILDA: “THE REFUGE” | Feminine, Acting Age: 25+ — Black-Identifying | Monologue 
A formerly enslaved American who escaped North expecting freedom, only to discover prejudice remained. 

GRANDMOTHER: “THE WENDIGO” | Feminine, Acting Age: 50+ — Indigenous-Identifying | Scene 
An Indigenous elder who tells her grandchildren the story of the Wendigo by firelight… and then strange things begin to happen. 

GRANDCHILDREN: “THE WENDIGO” | Any, Acting Age: 10-14 | Scene 
The grandchildren who listen to the story of The Wendigo. Two believers, one sceptic. 

RYAN: “THE DUNGARVON WHOOPER” | Masculine, Acting Age: 20-25 | Monologue  
A young Irish cook who was murdered at a remote lumber camp by a jealous boss. He is now a restless spirit whose cries haunt the dark forest. 

MADAME VIOLET PEMBROKE: “THE SEANCE” | Feminine, Acting Age: 45+ | Scene 
An eccentric psychic called to rouse the spirit of Mr and Mrs. Whitmore’s deceased son, who conjures something far darker instead… 

MRS. WHITMORE: “THE SEANCE” | Feminine, Acting Age: 30-45 | Scene 
A grieving mother, desperate to hear from her deceased son. 

MR. WHITMORE: “THE SEANCE” | Masculine, Acting Age: 30-45 | Scene 
A grieving father who does not believe in the new ‘spiritualist’ movement.

JOHN T. MCDONALD: “THE BALDOON MYSTERY” | Masculine, Acting Age: 40-50 | Scene 
A Scottish settler and owner of a farm that is being plagued by poltergeist activity. A deeply religious man. 

MRS. MCDONALD: “THE BALDOON MYSTERY” | Feminine, Acting Age: 40-50 | Scene 
John McDonald’s wife who witnesses much of the haunting. 

THE MCDONALD CHILDREN: “THE BALDOON MYSTERY” | Any, Acting Age: 10-16 | Scene 
Several of Mr and Mrs. McDonald’s children who were the first to notice the supernatural disturbances. 

​THE WITCH: “THE BALDOON MYSTERY” | Feminine, Acting Age: 50+ | Scene 
A neighbour woman who wanted to buy the McDonald’s land and later put a curse on their farm when refused. 
 

THE STRANGER: “THE STRANGER” | Masculine, Acting Age: 25+ | Scene 
A mysterious stranger who shows up at a village inn one evening. An evil entity. 

THE INNKEEPER’S WIFE: “THE STRANGER” | Feminine, Acting Age: 25+ | Scene 
The wife of the innkeeper who strikes up a conversation with ‘the stranger.’ 

PEREGRINE COLLINS: “CORPSE PHOTOGRAPHY” | Masculine, Acting Age: 40+ | Monologue 
A photographer who specializes in post-mortem portraits, who is being haunted by his subjects. 

​CLARICE: “THE HANGING TREE” | Feminine, Acting Age: 16-20 | Monologue 
A young woman executed after the Rebellion of 1837, who insists she was innocent. Her ghost lives inside the tree used for hangings. 

​THE MAN: “THE WELL” | Masculine, Acting Age: 20+ | Duologue 
A man who claims he has fallen down a well and is in need of help. 

THE CHILD: “THE WELL” | Any, Acting Age: 10-12 | Duologue 
​A child collecting water from the well, who hears the man calling and is reluctant to help.   

BEATRICE: “THE SPIRITS OF LOVERS’ LEAP” | Feminine, Acting Age: 16-20 | Duologue 

A wealthy young woman in love with a poor young man. Together, they make a pact to love each other forever, by leaping from Albion Falls. 

THEODORE: “THE SPIRITS OF LOVERS’ LEAP” | Masculine, Acting Age: 16-20 | Duologue 
A poor apprentice in love with a wealthy young woman. Together, they make a pact to love each other forever, by leaping from Albion Falls. 

IRINA: “THE POSSESSION” | Feminine, Acting Age: 16-18 | Scene 
A Polish teenager who is seemingly possessed by demonic forces. 

YEGOR: “THE POSSESSION” | Masculine, Acting Age: 45-55 | Scene 
Irina’s desperate father, who seeks the help of the Parish priest. 

​FATHER: “THE POSSESSION” | Masculine, Acting Age: 25+ | Scene 
The Parish priest who performs Irina’s exorcism. 


A CHRISTMAS CAROL
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
 

EBENEZER SCROOGE | Masculine; Acting Age: 50-65  
A wealthy, bitter businessman who has shut himself off from the world. 
NOTE: The role of SCROOGE will be double-cast. 

BOB CRATCHIT | Masculine; Acting Age: 35-50  
Scrooge’s long-suffering clerk. A gentle, hardworking and optimistic family man. 

JACOB MARLEY | Masculine, Acting Age: 50-65  
The spirit of Scrooge’s deceased business partner. Bound in heavy chains, he comes to warn Scrooge. 

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST | Any, Acting Age: 18+ 
A mysterious, ethereal spirit who gently guides Scrooge through his memories. 

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT | Any, Acting Age: 18+ 
Larger than life, warm and generous, this spirit shows Scrooge the Christmases that are happening in the here and now. 

EMILY CRATCHIT | Feminine, Acting Age: 30-50
Bob Cratchit’s practical and resilient wife. 

TINY TIM | Any, Acting Age: 8-12 
Bob Cratchit’s youngest son. Although physically frail, he is kind and optimistic. 

NEPHEW FRED | Masculine, Acting Age: 18-30
Scrooge’s cheerful nephew, Fred believes everyone deserves long and belonging. 

CLARA | Feminine, Acting Age: 18-30
Fred’s fun-loving and equally cheerful young wife. 

BELLE | Feminine, Acting Age: 16-25
Scrooge’s former fiancée. Kind, intelligent and compassionate, she ultimately leaves Scrooge after recognizing that wealth has become his greatest love. 

FAN | Feminine, Acting Age: 12-16 
Scrooge’s affectionate sister who comes to fetch him from boarding school.

YOUNG SCROOGE | Masculine, Acting Age: 16-25
Scrooge as an ambitious young man. 

BOY SCROOGE | Masculine, Acting Age: 12-14
Scrooge as a schoolboy. 

MARTHA CRATCHIT | Feminine, Acting Age: 16-20 
The eldest Cratchit daughter. Hardworking and affectionate. 

​PETER CRATCHIT | Masculine, Acting Age: 13-16 
The eldest Cratchit son. Responsible, optimistic and eager to help support his family 
 

BELINDA CRATCHIT | Feminine, Acting Age: 12-16
A caring and cheerful member of the Cratchit family who helps care for her younger siblings. 

SARAH CRATCHIT | Feminine, Acting Age: 10-14
Another member of the Cratchit family. Quiet and sweet. 

ALICE CRATCHIT | Feminine, Acting Age: 10-12 
Another member of the Cratchit family. Easily excitable. 

​FEZZIWIG | Masculine, Acting Age: 45-70  
Scrooge’s former employer. Generous, exuberant and beloved by his employees.

​MRS. FEZZIWIG | Feminine, Acting Age: 45-70
The gracious host of Fezziwig’s annual Christmas celebration. 

MRS. DILBER | Feminine, Acting Age: 25+ 
​Scrooge’s former housekeeper who sells his belongings after his death. 

THE LAUNDRESS | Feminine, Acting Age: 25+ 
A local laundress who sells Scrooge’s belongings after his death 

OLD JOE | Masculine, Acting Age: 40+ 
A shrewd, rough-around-the-edges fence who buys and sells stolen goods. 

TOPPER | Masculine, Acting Age: 25-35
A jolly friend of Fred and Clara; a bachelor. 

ANNE | Feminine, Acting Age: 18-25
A friend of Fred and Clara. 

MARGARET | Feminine, Acting Age: 18-25
A friend of Fred and Clara. 

MISS MOWCHER and MISS TODGERS | Feminine, Acting Age: 18+ 
Two wealthy women who are collecting donations for the poor and destitute. 

CAROLINE | Feminine, Acting Age: 18+ 
A practical young woman whose family has struggled under the weight of debt. She is thrilled by Scrooge’s death. 

CAROLINE’S HUSBAND | Masculine, Acting Age: 18+ 
A humble, kind-hearted man burdened by financial hardship. He brings news of Scrooge’s death. 

BILL (OR BILLIE) | Any, Acting Age: 10-16
A young street urchin whom Scrooge has deliver a turkey to the Cratchit family. 

COMPANY | Any, Acting Age: Any 
Various townspeople, party-goers, street vendors and carollers. Great roles for those looking to dip their toes into performing, who are not yet willing to commit to a larger role. 

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