Talent Needed for Production of "A Christmas Carol"

Seldom stands still; a dynamo of energy with a mesmerizing voice. Also plays Scrooge

Editor of "Punch" magazine, the humorous weekly. He is advancing toward middle age and corpulence. He plays all the ‘well-rounded’ roles. Also plays First Portly Gentleman, Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Past, Fat Man, Man On the Bed

The younger brother of Charles Dickens. He is something of a ne'er-do-well, the charming variety. A ‘dandy and man who gets ahead in the world.’ Also plays Fred, Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (I), Old Joe

The painter. There is a quality about him that is, at once, mischievous yet gentle. Described as a young, hard-working man. Also plays Bob Cratchit, The Ghost of Christmas Past, Topper, The Thin Man, and The Undertaker

Dickens' closest friend and advisor. He is in many ways the opposite of Dickens: Though given to occasional fits of joviality, he is more by nature gruff and taciturn. Also plays Second Portly Gentleman, Ghost of Jacob Marley, Dick Wilkins, Man With the Handkerchief, Ghost Of Christmas Yet to Come (II).

Wife of Stanfield. She is small and delicately featured, with the most amazing pair of dancing eyes. Young and available. Also plays Belle, Martha Cratchit, Dora, The Charwoman.

Wife of Charles Dickens. A taller woman than Mrs. Stanfield, her beauty is of a sturdier sort. A matronly and motherly type. Also plays Mrs. Fezziwig, Betsey Cratchit, Jenny, Mrs. Dilber.