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The 24 Days Before Christmas

Adapted by Jason Pizzarello from the story by Madeleine L'Engle
Length: 65-75 minutes
Cast Size: 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 3M, 13 any)
Genre: Dramedy, Comedy
Sub-Genre: Christmas/Holiday, Adaptation
Synopsis:
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas - from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin as she's cast as the youngest angel in the Christmas Pageant. Plus the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister. Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role?...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Dramedy, Comedy
Sub-genre Christmas/Holiday, Adaptation
Length Type Full-Length
Theme Faithful Adaptation, Coming-of-Age, Family, Relationships
Author Display Adapted by Jason Pizzarello from the story by Madeleine L'Engle
Cast Size 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 3M, 13 any)
Approx. Running Time 65-75 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $80.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

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The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas - from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin as she's cast as the youngest angel in the Christmas Pageant. Plus the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister. Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role? Will Christmas be ruined? The love between the members of the Austin family shines as bright as a Christmas star in the heart-warming tale for the holiday season. Filled with elves, carols, and laughter this timeless adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's The 24 Days Before Christmas is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.