Plot Synopsis

Christmas Eve marks the 100th anniversary of Dickens' Days in Dickens, Ohio, a Victorian festival that ends with the community theater's production of A Christmas Carol. However, when the lead actor is forced to drop out, director Cassie reaches out to Dickens' native and former High School classmate, Jake, an action movie star who wants more serious roles in Hollywood. Work between Cassie and Jake is problematic at first, but the more they rehearse and take part in the holiday activities of Dickens' Days, the more Cassie and Jake warm up to each other. It's up to director Cassie to show Jake he's capable of a serious, leading- man role. In turn, Jake helps Cassie realize she's still the most likely to succeed, just in roles she never expected: a teacher, a coach and a leader.