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A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. finds Jack and Annie in Victorian London where legendary author Charles Dickens is at the height of his popularity as a writer. Despite his success, though, Dickens is so upset by the horrible conditions of the poor in his city that he has chosen to give up writing forever. The siblings disguise themselves as chimney sweeps and manage to make friends with the illustrious novelist. Sharing his compassion and concern for the underprivileged, they magically conjure three ghosts who convince Mr. Dickens that his writing can be a force for change – and inspire him to write one of the greatest holiday stories of all time.
MTH On Stage is pleased to offer adaptations of four Magic Tree House books as part of
Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior® collection of musicals.
The 60-minute A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. version comes with a ShowKit of materials which includes everything a director needs to bring this show to life.
This show is also available for TYA productions with a flexible cast.
Please contact
Music Theatre International for further information.
A special video message from Drew Cohen, Music Theatre International President and CEO.
Song Samples
These selections are from the MTI ShowKit Rehearsal CD for
A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. and are for perusal only. Full versions of all songs are included with the ShowKit.
“I think goodness is your gift. And when you give it, you can change the world."
~ Jack
Genre
Adventure
Cast Size
(Up to 45 performers:
1 boy, 1 girl, 8-43 any)
Length
One-Act
Characters
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, JR. is an adaptation of Magic Tree House® Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series.
Broadway Junior Shows
A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. is designed specifically for performance BY kids in schools and community productions to introduce educators and students to the theatre. Created by Will Osborne with the award-winning playwright and composer team Jenny Laird and Randy Courts, these musicals include the entire class in a fun, hands-on theatrical experience.
MTH KIDS and Jr. shows are available with complete ShowKits through MTI’s Broadway Junior Program. Each ShowKit includes everything a director needs to bring these shows to life.
These shows are also available as professional Theatre for Young Audiences productions with smaller casts. Request more information.
Kids shows are available with complete show kits through MTI’s Broadway Junior Program.
