Written by David Sedaris and adapted by Joe Mantello, the one-man show, 'The SantaLand Diaries' is returning for the third year, December 7 through 16 at Theatre514, located at 514 N. 19th Street, Allentown, PA.
'The SantaLand Diaries' is a brilliant evocation of what a slacker's Christmas must feel like.
Out of work, our slacker decides to become a Macy's elf during the holiday crunch.
At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa's workshop, he becomes battle-weary and bitter.
Finding consolation in the fact that some of the other elves were television extras on One Life to Live, he grins and bears it, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike.
The piece ends with yet another Santa being ushered into the workshop, but this one is different from the lecherous or drunken ones with whom he has had to work. This Santa actually seems to care about and love the children who come to see him, startling our hero into an uncharacteristic moment of goodwill, just before his employment runs out.
This outrageously funny play from popular humorist David Sedaris is an alternative holiday celebration and a winking take on how the holiday season brings out the best – and the worst – in us all.
Directed by: Will Morris, we recommend this for those 14+ due to mature language and themes.
CREATIVE TEAM INCLUDES Production Stage Manager: Gabrielle Cadden-James Scenic Artist: Jan Joyce Technical Director: Joshua DeRuosi Sound Designer: Randall Utsch Propmaster: Deena Linn Assistant Stage Manager: Hannah Whitson
CAST INCLUDES Christopher Olson as David/Krumpet
SHOW SPONSORS Novus ACS and Counter Culture by Allentown Appliance
DECEMBER 7 THROUGH 16 December 7 through 16 at 8:00 pm December 9 and 16 at 3:00 pm
PRICING Regular Pricing $29 Adults $27 Student/Senior/Military $24 Civic Theatre Members* Thursdays $26 Adults $24 Student/Senior $21 Civic Theatre Members*
Discounts for Theater Students and Groups of 8 or more!
Call the Box Office to get your discount! For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.civictheatre.com or call the Box Office at 610.432.8943