Frequently Asked Questions

• When Mr. Dickens performs a live reading, how long is the performance?
• A Christmas Carol is filled with so many magical moments, that you tell us what your time requirements are, and Charles Dickens will captivate your audience for that amount of time, from 5 minutes to 65 minutes, or more if you'd like. The A Christmas Carol Performance Reading is 65 minutes in length, and is available on CD or in MP3 download format.

• What is the cost to bring Mr. Dickens and A Christmas Carol Performance Reading to our organization?
• The cost for a live performance by Mr. Dickens can vary from no cost to a maximum charge of $950, plus expenses. A number of factors influence the fee structure, including if A Christmas Carol Performance Reading CD purchases will be allowed, performance date required, and will A Christmas Carol Performance Reading CD or MP3 group purchase be made? Please contact us at dickens@roylantz.com or 678-560-1082 to discuss your specific situation.

• Is Mr. Dickens available throughout the year, or is A Christmas Carol Performance Reading a seasonal presentation only?
• With its message of hope, redemption and good-will, A Christmas Carol Performance Reading is a wonderful experience year-round. Experience has shown, as you might expect, that interest peaks from early-November through December, though a gradual upswing begins in mid-October. Interestingly, there is a minor surge in July, with “Christmas in July” events. Our recommendation is to book as far in advance of your event as you're able.

• The idea of using A Christmas Carol Performance Reading CD or MP3 as a fundraiser is an intriguing one; exactly how does that work?
• Research indicates that folks will gladly support a worthy cause, or school, or church or foundation during the Holiday Season, but that they are growing weary of purchasing things for which they really have little desire. How wonderful if an item could be offered that would not only be desirable for the purchaser but as a gift for others as well. And how much better if the item yields a handsome return for the fund raising organization! Please contact us at dickens@roylantz.com or 678-560-1082 to discuss your specific fund-raising situation.

• Is A Christmas Carol Performance Reading related in any way to Disney's new movie version of A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey?
• In spirit (no pun intended), very much so! Formally, no. Dickens would undoubtedly agree that every adaptation, interpretation and presentation of his immortal tale that is well done and honors the Dickens tradition is an instrument of good-will.

• A Christmas Carol Performance Reading CD or MP3 would make an excellent gift for employees/clients and corporate associates. Is quantity pricing available?
• Absolutely! The reformed Scrooge epitomizes how people should be treated, especially at Christmastime. In an effort to emulate his example, liberal quantity pricing is offered. Please contact dickens@roylantz.com or phone 678-560-1082 to learn about our quantity pricing schedule.