The Haunting of Ebenezer

songs by Steve Clark

based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

“There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate.“  Sixteen modern folk songs capture the spirit of A Christmas Carol. From Marley’s wail to the Cratchit’s joys and concerns, The Haunting of Old Ebenezer removes to story from its time period to create something relatable, musical, and downright merry!

The Haunting of Ebenezer - Live at The Old Art Building

The Stonefruit Collective

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songs by Steve Clark; arranged and performed by Steve Clark, Sara Hartley, Karl Hartley, Debbie Hershey, Mark Goike, Dane Moeggenburg, Kristen Stewart, & Mackenzie Vance

recorded on December 1st, 2023 at the Old Art Building in Leland, Michigan recorded by Maria Ulrich mixed by Steve Clark

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    01 A Christmas Carol (live) 2:10
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    02 Fred's Invitation (live) 4:06
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    03 A Convincing Silence (live) 3:49
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    04 The Ghost of Jacob Marley (live) 4:25
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    05 Forgotten (live) 5:05
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    06 Fezziwig's Party (live) 2:10
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    07 Young Scrooge Promises Love (live) 2:28
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    08 Young Scrooge Loses Love (live) 1:51
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    09 Christmas Present! (live) 5:03
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    10 The Spirit of St. Nicholas (live) 4:56
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    11 Cratchit Family Dinner (live) 2:33
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    12 Cratchit Family Worries (live) 2:30
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    13 Ignorance & Want (live) 6:26
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    14 Good Ebenezer (live) 3:30
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    15 Not the Man I Was (live) 3:44
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    16 Mankind Is My Business (live) 3:54
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    17 Curtain Call (live) 1:25
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The Haunting of Ebenezer - 12/21/2025           (photos by Leslie Tye)

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Ensemble

Fred

Old Ebenezer

The Ghost of Jacob Marley

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Fezziwig

Young Ebenezer

Belle

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Bob Cratchit

Emily Cratchit

Post-Mortem Barterers

Development:

2005 - five songs written for Scrap Mettle S.O.U.L.'s Christmas Carol

2008 - staged reading with Quest Theatre with dialogue by Allie Herryman

2012, 2013, 2014 - Full-production concert versions in pubs with fireplaces throughout Chicago

2016 - concert reading with Underscore Theatre

2022 - concert performances in Traverse City and Northport, Michigan

2023 - concert performances in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee counties

2024 - concert performances in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee counties