Very Christmas
A new family musical in one act
Adapted from the award winning book by Simone Mets
Book by Simone Mets & Emily Conklin
Music and Lyrics by Jack Mitchell
About The Show
This play touches on relevant, and deeply human issues that take center stage in daily life. In the story, Santa’s workshop is destroyed by a ferocious storm. A well-intentioned wealthy businesswoman tries, but ultimately fails at finding a solution. Elves at the North Pole are overwhelmed. They find it impossible to manage returning children’s letters, explaining the dire situation, and simultaneously repairing the damage. It is all too much! It is then that a little girl named Ava Buttons teams up with her friends to tackle the problem. Will her friends cooperate? Can she inspire, convince, and lead them to part with what is theirs if those items can fulfill the wish of another child? Together, motivated by a desire to help others, they succeed in transforming even their friend Rowdy Meyers, from an adamantly enthusiastic “getter,” to a champion “giver.” We are reminded that sometimes the solution to resides inwards.
Cast Size: Six actors who all play multiple roles (with the exception of the actor playing AVA). Running Time: 50 Minutes
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