CAST: 2M, 6F, plus 18 roles that can be any, optional doubling, extras
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.00 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.00 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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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
GRUNDY, VA
GRUNDY, VA
ORANGE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
ORANGE GROVE, TX
ORANGE GROVE, TX
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DIST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
SUMMIT ACADEMY
LOUISVILLE, KY
LOUISVILLE, KY
TATTNALL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
REIDSVILLE, GA
REIDSVILLE, GA
CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCH
WATERTOWN, MN
WATERTOWN, MN
RIVERDALE BAPTIST SCHOOL
UPPER MARLBORO, MD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD
WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDLAND, MI
MIDLAND, MI
UNION COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA CISD
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
E-Scripts allow organizations to receive an emailed, printable PDF of the script within one business day without needing to prepay for scripts or royalties. This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast.
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 “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout.
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NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
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- All material prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
- There are NO RETURNS, EXCHANGES, OR REFUNDS on downloaded materials or distribution rights.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
