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WHAT

A comedic, fast-paced Christmas parody where characters from Charles Dickens’ stories accidentally wander into a middle school nativity play. Scrooge argues with the Wise Men, Tiny Tim tries to give pep talks to the shepherds, and Jacob Marley mistakes the manger for a workplace hazard. Through the chaos, the students learn—and teach—the real meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus.

THEME

The beauty of Christmas becomes clear when tradition, humor, and the truth of Jesus’ birth unite across generations and stories.

WHO (CAST)

Middle School Students:

• DIRECTOR (student trying to run the show)
  
  

• NARRATOR (confident storyteller)
  
  

• STUDENT MARY
  
  

• STUDENT JOSEPH
  
  

• STUDENT SHEPHERD(s)
  
  

• STUDENT WISE MEN (3)
  
  

Dickens Characters (played by students):

• EBENEZER SCROOGE
  
  

• TINY TIM
  
  

• JACOB MARLEY
  
  

• GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (optional)
  
  

• GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (optional)
  
  

HOW

A mix of spoken lines, comedic interruptions, parody moments, and reverent nativity scenes. Dickens characters accidentally “walk into the wrong play.” Middle school students attempt to keep the nativity on track. Scenes blend humor with sincerity.

PROPS

Simple and flexible:
– Scarves, shawls, canes (for Dickens characters)
– Crowns and small gifts (for Wise Men)
– Manger, doll, blanket
– Clipboard for Director
– Lantern or small light for Marley
– Staffs for shepherds

TIME

15 minutes