CAST: 1M, 1F
SET: One simple set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: One simple set
TIME: About 35 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
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O. Henry’s holiday favorite is recreated in this touching stage adaptation. Jim and Della are newlyweds with their whole lives before them. Both have vivid imaginations and tell fantastic stories, creating a storybook world for themselves. But then hard times come. Christmas approaches with little money at hand. Jim and Della each end up selling their most valuable possessions in order to buy the other’s Christmas present. The ironic O. Henry ending is both humorous and bittersweet as both characters discover a more realistic world-one dominated by their love.
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Gift of the Magi
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RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
AUGUSTA, GA
AUGUSTA, GA
LARRY MOORE
RAWLINS, WY
RAWLINS, WY
R.A.D. STUDIOS
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC HS
EDMONTON, AB CANADA
EDMONTON, AB CANADA
EASTVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZAREN
BLOOMINGTON, IN
BLOOMINGTON, IN
CIRCLE THEATRE INC
OMAHA, NE
OMAHA, NE
BRAVE COMM THEATRE CO OF SV
SPRING VALLEY, MN
SPRING VALLEY, MN
FOY TOOTLE
CLAYTON, GA
CLAYTON, GA
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The “Ideas for the Speaker” and the “Verses to Check Out” sections that accompany each script also guide you to connect the performance with words of help, hope, prayer and instruction.
The “Ideas for the Speaker” and the “Verses to Check Out” sections that accompany each script also guide you to connect the performance with words of help, hope, prayer and instruction.
Scene Design
The author gives many tips that will save materials and hours of work: choosing among different kinds of sets, constructing flats, making a realistic model, working with colors and much more.
The author gives many tips that will save materials and hours of work: choosing among different kinds of sets, constructing flats, making a realistic model, working with colors and much more.
The good production notes and excellent dialogue make this a highly recommended play. Plays for Children and Young Audiences
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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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NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
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:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
