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All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Being in a Bad Christmas Play

Written By: Werner Trieschmann
Length: 30-35 minutes
Cast Size: 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 1M, 12 any)
Genre: Comedy
Sub-Genre: Parody/Spoof, Christmas/Holiday
Synopsis:
A lovable yet inept drama crew -- with a director wired on Frankenstein energy drinks -- attempts to tackle a traditional Christmas show but with more energy. A mash-up of A Christmas Carol and Death of a Salesman with cheerleaders might just work. The put-upon stage manager is trying to get into the spirit of the season by not yelling at the lazy actors, the Narrator is forced t...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Comedy
Sub-genre Parody/Spoof, Christmas/Holiday
Length Type One-Act
Theme Backstage, School Life
Cast Size 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 1M, 12 any)
Approx. Running Time 30-35 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

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A lovable yet inept drama crew -- with a director wired on Frankenstein energy drinks -- attempts to tackle a traditional Christmas show but with more energy. A mash-up of A Christmas Carol and Death of a Salesman with cheerleaders might just work. The put-upon stage manager is trying to get into the spirit of the season by not yelling at the lazy actors, the Narrator is forced to dress as Santa Claus (with an ant-infested costume), and the actors tie themselves in knots trying to understand a script that makes no sense but has coupons in it. Also, can you really cast a gigantic person as Tiny Tim? As long as we stop laughing, we'll find out!