Roger Jerome

A Dickens of a Christmas

Charles Dickens (as impersonated by Roger Jerome) hosts a Victorian family party where he briefly tells the story of A Christmas Carol, sings the song "Shiverandshakery," and performs magic tricks. This is an interactive performance with students acting parts and singing along.

Availability: start time of 10 am or later

Recommended Ages: Grades K-12

Maximum Audience: 300

Length: 40 minutes

Cost: $550 first session/$200 each additional

Limit No. Sessions: 2

Technical Needs

• Artist Arrival: 90 minutes prior to the performance
• Organization representative should meet the artist and show him to the presentation area.
• Two adults or four students needed to assist with unloading equipment.
• The artist would like an organization representative to introduce him as Charles Dickens.
• Audience participation: pre-select 3-6 students (including one who is diminutive in size) as participants in the performance.
• There is a Question and Answer session following the presentation, which is not included in running time.
• Equipment needed by artist: access to electrical outlets, a table, and a chair or stool.
• At least 20 members of the audiences should bring outdoor coats, scarves, hats, etc.
• Large gathering space is suitable for this presentation. Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 15' x 15'
• Please provide drinking water for the artist.