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by Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill
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A spirited holiday romp unfolds as a group of children discovers that the world has turned itself upside‑down for Christmas. Twelve‑year‑old Frank and ten‑year‑old Alice find themselves sharing the stage with a cast of “topsy‑turvy” characters whose ages are hilariously mismatched—Knarf the boy who acts like a teenager, Mom who is only nine, and even a tiny grandma named Marg. Their playful confusion is set to a lively collection of original songs, from a breezy welcome tune to a catchy lullaby that lingers long after the curtain falls.
The production balances whimsical dialogue with easy‑to‑learn music, making it perfect for school performances or community gatherings. Simple costumes and props let every performer shine, while the joyful lyrics invite audience members of all ages to sing along. It captures the magic of a Christmas where nothing is quite what it seems, encouraging imagination and a hearty laugh as the holiday spirit turns topsy‑turvy.
Language
en
Duration
~54 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, MFR, Sue Clark, F E H and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1870
Best known for lively early-1900s entertainments, this writer created playful holiday books and short stage pieces for children, schools, and community groups. Her surviving works still feel energetic, practical, and full of performance spirit.
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