CAST: 2M, 6F, plus 18 roles that can be any, optional doubling, extras
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
E-VIEWS & E-SCRIPTS INFO
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“’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house...” We’ve all heard the familiar opening to one of the most beloved holiday poems in history. But while we know Papa’s version of events from that fateful Christmas Eve, we haven’t heard from anyone else... until now!
In this comedic retelling of the classic poem, everyone gets a chance to tell their story — from a stir-crazy mouse to a group of dancing sugarplums to Ma and the children, reindeer, and even Santa Claus himself! And there are some new faces too, including a paranoid neighbor, a delivery driver, Mrs. Claus, and elves.
With Papa reading most of his lines from a book, this easy-to-stage, large-cast one-act comedy gives everyone in your cast a moment to shine while sharing the magic and wonder of Christmas Eve with your audience.
In this comedic retelling of the classic poem, everyone gets a chance to tell their story — from a stir-crazy mouse to a group of dancing sugarplums to Ma and the children, reindeer, and even Santa Claus himself! And there are some new faces too, including a paranoid neighbor, a delivery driver, Mrs. Claus, and elves.
With Papa reading most of his lines from a book, this easy-to-stage, large-cast one-act comedy gives everyone in your cast a moment to shine while sharing the magic and wonder of Christmas Eve with your audience.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
The Night Before Christmas
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BAY CITY ISD
BAY CITY, TX
BAY CITY, TX
SHERI CASTILLO
BUCKEYE, AZ
BUCKEYE, AZ
DIAMOND FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPANISH FORK, UT
SPANISH FORK, UT
BAHRAIN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
FPO, AE
FPO, AE
LUBBOCK ISD
LUBBOCK, TX
LUBBOCK, TX
OGEMAW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
WEST BRANCH, MI
WEST BRANCH, MI
MELISA WOOD
PALO CEDRO, CA
PALO CEDRO, CA
SAMANTHA LOWE
LOGANSPORT, LA
LOGANSPORT, LA
CLEBURNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
HEFLIN, AL
HEFLIN, AL
EDDYVILLE-BLAKESBURG-FREMONT
EDDYVILLE, IA
EDDYVILLE, IA
ELIZABETH COLLIER
VIRDEN, MB CANADA
VIRDEN, MB CANADA
SAN BENITO STAGE COMPANY
HOLLISTER, CA
HOLLISTER, CA
DICKINSON CITY COMM THEATRE
KINGSFORD, MI
KINGSFORD, MI
JONI THUE
RADVILLE, SK
RADVILLE, SK
TAWNYA LEE
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
KRISTINA SPACKMAN
SNEADS FERRY, NC
SNEADS FERRY, NC
LIZA JACKSON PREP SCHOOL
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
RHONDA PERRY
KNOXVILLE, TN
KNOXVILLE, TN
CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PORT ORCHARD, WA
PORT ORCHARD, WA
DRAW ACADEMY
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
LAKE WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
HARTLAND PLAYERS
HARTLAND, MI
HARTLAND, MI
ATASCOSA COUNTRY TROUPE
PLEASANTON, TX
PLEASANTON, TX
CUBA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
CUBA, MO
CUBA, MO
RACHEL HANSON
CHILTON, TX
CHILTON, TX
ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL
ENCINO, CA
ENCINO, CA
VICKIE JACKSON
MEDINA, OH
MEDINA, OH
WEST GREENE HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNESBURG, PA
WAYNESBURG, PA
AUSTIN ISD
AUSTIN, TX
AUSTIN, TX
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER ACDY
CLEARWATER, FL
CLEARWATER, FL
RABUN COUNTY BOE
TIGER, GA
TIGER, GA
SOUTH DEARBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL
AURORA, IN
AURORA, IN
FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
FILLMORE, CA
FILLMORE, CA
PATTI YAMAGUCHI
GALLOWAY, NJ
GALLOWAY, NJ
TIDIOUTE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCH
TIDIOUTE, PA
TIDIOUTE, PA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
GRUNDY, VA
GRUNDY, VA
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
HOBBS, NM
HOBBS, NM
CENTRAL BUTTE SCHOOL
CENTRAL BUTTE, SK CANADA
CENTRAL BUTTE, SK CANADA
ASHE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
WEST JEFFERSON, NC
WEST JEFFERSON, NC
BELTON ISD
BELTON, TX
BELTON, TX
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
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- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
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