Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2026
Witness the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge, told through an original hip hop musical
The Show
"I am not the man I was."
Christmas Carol: The Rap Musical reimagines Dickens' classic in a style reminiscent of Hamilton, bringing the energy and storytelling power of hip hop to one of literature's most enduring tales. By showcasing the distinct sounds and styles of hip hop history alongside the traditions of a Victorian Christmas, the show invites you to keep Christmas in your heart all the year (even in September).
Performances
1435 Arch St, Fl. 2 — Philadelphia, PA 19102 [map]
I can feel the shackles shakin'
Set the stage to reawaken
The Score
Stream the full album on Spotify or Apple Music.
"I will honour Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year."
Auditions
We are looking for performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. Auditions will be held in June 2026. More information coming soon.
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Get Involved
Assist with blocking from the audience perspective and help with auditions and casting decisions. Manage stage manager duties throughout rehearsals and performances — calling places, maintaining the run sheet, and keeping everything on track.
SeekingDesign and program sound and lighting cues in collaboration with the director, then run the board during performances. Must be available for technical rehearsals. Lighting changes will be minimal — this is a better fit for a sound engineer who can also run lights.
SeekingSource and manage costume rentals, create or modify costumes as needed, and coordinate fittings with the cast.
SeekingDesign and construct set pieces in collaboration with the director. The set will likely be minimal due to space constraints. Must be available to manage strike and load-out at the end of the run.
SeekingDevelop and execute a social media campaign, design and distribute print materials (flyers, programs), manage the show listing on the festival website, and coordinate press and reviewer outreach.
SeekingFilm performances during the run for marketing and future production purposes. Deliverable is raw footage. Availability required for at least one performance.
SeekingAdditional roles may be added. If you have a skill or area of expertise not listed above but feel you'd be a valuable contributor, please reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Get In Touch
We'd love to hear from you. All inquiries regarding casting, press, sponsorship, and production roles are welcome. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
mradzwilla@gmail.com