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!

Script:

The Haunting of Ebenezer

Chicago Cast Recording

songs by Steve Clark

arranged and performed Steve Clark, Greg Davies, Kathryn Diana, Claire Feeney, Tim Hill, Ian Knox, Joanna P. Lind, & Austin D. Oie - recorded and mixed by Kevin Carney

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  1. 1
    A Christmas Carol 1:22
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    Fred's Invitation 2:09
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    Scrooge At Home. Christmas Eve. 3:21
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    The Ghost of Jacob Marley 3:44
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    The Ghost of Christmas Past 3:59
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    Fezziwig's Party 1:40
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    Scrooge and Belle Promise Love 1:41
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    Scrooge and Belle Lose Love 1:50
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    The Ghost of Christmas Present 2:32
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    Fred's Party (The Spirit of Spirit of St. Nicholas) 4:18
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    Cratchit Family Dinner 2:23
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    Cratchit Family Worries 2:27
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    Ignorance and Want 3:16
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    Good Ebenezer 3:19
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    Not The Man I Was 2:41
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    Mankind Is My Business 3:04
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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 - eight concert performances in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie counties