Dec. 2, 2025

Christmas Special (1 of 4) A Christmas Carol 1: "Marley was dead, to begin with"

Christmas Special (1 of 4) A Christmas Carol 1: "Marley was dead, to begin with"

Step into the timeless world of Charles Dickens as we bring you Episode 1 of our four-part dramatic telling of A Christmas Carol, performed at StreetSide Studio 7 inside Deja Bleu House of Coffee in Alexandria, Minnesota.In this opening chapter, Dickens sets the stage with one of literature’s most famous lines: “Marley was dead, to begin with.” We meet Ebenezer Scrooge—hard and solitary as an oyster—on a bitter Christmas Eve filled with missed chances at joy, kindness, and connection. As night falls, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his long-dead partner, Jacob Marley, whose rattling chains deliver a chilling warning…and set in motion the journey that will change everything.This series is our heartfelt tribute to Dickens’ classic and a celebration of storytelling, community, and the spirit of Christmas.Performed at:🎬 StreetSide Studio 7 — Deja Bleu House of Coffee📍 Alexandria, MNAdapted by:Brian J. Dunn (The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD)StreetSide Studio 7 Production TeamDeja Bleu House of CoffeeAbout This Series:This is Episode 1 of a 4-episode Christmas production, leading to the powerful final message of Dickens:“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”Hashtags#AChristmasCarol #CharlesDickens #ChristmasStory #Dickens #HolidayClassic #AudioDrama #Storytelling #Christmas2025 #StreetSideStudio7 #DejaBleuHouseOfCoffee #MostImportantPodcastEver #BrianJDunn #GratefulHeart