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The Gift List

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w, 6m plus ensemble

Kyle Nesbit

Funny and charming, The Gift List is a one-act play about dreaming big and making holiday wishes come true. After siblings Keith and Caroline ask for an unwieldy seventy-nine presents from Saint Nick, two elves arrive to tell the kids they can’t have everything they want.

The Gift List

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 6m plus ensemble
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences, Christmas/Holiday
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary

Santa isn’t the only one who has to check his Christmas list twice. After siblings Keith and Caroline ask for an unwieldy seventy-nine presents from Saint Nick, two elves arrive to tell the kids they can’t have everything they want. Luckily, Keith and Caroline – and their parents – are prepared to negotiate. Funny and charming, The Gift List is a one-act play about dreaming big and making holiday wishes come true.

Keywords
Performing Groups

JIM – The father
MARY ANN – The mother
KEITH – The son
CAROLINE – The daughter
SPRINKLES – Good at his job and has a soft heart
GEORGE – Good at his job and plays by the rules
HELGA
GOOSE
LORD CHARLES CODDINGTON
CHEF
LADY – Nonspeaking role; at least one, but up to nine ladies

Please note that basically everyone can be played by an actor of any gender except for Mary Ann, Lord Charles Coddington, and Lady. Please adjust pronouns accordingly.

Please note that basically everyone can be played by an actor of any gender except for Mary Ann, Lord Charles Coddington, and Lady. Please adjust pronouns accordingly.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    A family home. December 5th of this year.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes

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Authors

Kyle Nesbit

Kyle Nesbit
Kyle Nesbit is a devout theatregoer and scholar. He has held various positions alongside the industry's top producers, authors, directors, and advertising agencies. He has worked on numerous plays and musicals, including HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WICKED, MOULIN ROUG ...
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