The Ghosts of Dickens

by John Becker

This full-length play concerns the dramatic, little known events that inspired Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol. The triumphs and struggles of Dickens' life are set within the framework of A Christmas Carol. (This play was awarded an Individual Artist's Award through the Maryland State Arts Council.)

This full-length play concerns the dramatic, little known events that inspired Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol. The triumphs and struggles of Dickens' life are set within the framework of A Christmas Carol. (This play was awarded an Individual Artist's Award through the Maryland State Arts Council.)

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The Ghosts of Dickens

Charles Dickens, aged 29, is played by actor 1--his only role.
John Dickens, aged 50, is played by actor 2, who will also play William Thackeray
Grandmother, played by actress 1, will also play Catherine Dickens
Mary Hogarth, aged 17-25, ghost of Christmas Past is played by actress 2, her only role.

Development History

  • Reading, The Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival, 2011