Full-Length
Comedy
1W, 2M

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The Past, A Present Yet To Come

by Matt Schatz
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Synopsis

An ambitious young family man plans an elaborate trick on his old miser of an uncle, Ebenezer Scrooge. To help, he enlists a sarcastic and morally suspect female theatrical producer, and a mumbly writer, who hasn’t had a hit since Nicholas Nickleby.

Casting & Production

Casting

FRED — an aspiring businessman in his 20s.

J.B. ROTH — a theatrical producer in her 40s.

CHARLES DICKENS — a writer in his 30s.

Setting

Place
London

Time
Early December, 1842

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"The show has the potential to carve its own place as a holiday classic."

- Larchmont Buzz

"Inventive, playful, and just plain fun."

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"The play is such a delectable holiday treat that you’d have to be a Scrooge not to find joy in it."

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Upcoming Productions

Nov 13 – 16, 2025
Wichita Repertory Theater
Wichita, KS
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