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THE WHITE CHRISTMAS - AND OTHER - MERRY CHRISTMAS PLAYS - BY - Walter Ben Hare - AUTHOR OF THE PLAYS
ILLUSTRATED BY - BUCKTON NENDICK
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED - WITH THE BEST WISHES OF THE AUTHOR - TO - FRANCES MAAS ULLMANN - THE ORIGINAL - "ANITA" - AND - LUDWIG BLOCK ULLMANN - THE ORIGINAL - "JOLLY JACK FROST"
FOREWORD
THE WHITE CHRISTMAS
THE WHITE CHRISTMAS - A CHRISTMAS MORALITY PLAY IN ONE ACT.
ANITA'S SECRET OR CHRISTMAS IN THE STEERAGE
ANITA'S SECRET OR CHRISTMAS IN THE STEERAGE - A CHRISTMAS PLAY IN ONE ACT FOR SANTA CLAUS AND SIXTEEN CHILDREN. - CHARACTERS.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MULLIGAN'S
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MULLIGAN'S - A FUNNY CHRISTMAS PLAY IN THREE SHORT ACTS. - CHARACTERS.
This collection gathers a dozen short, lively Christmas plays that capture the season’s blend of merriment and gentle generosity. Each piece is crafted for young performers, with clear dialogue, modest casts and the occasional chorus of children that adds a festive chorus. From a playful college freshman’s holiday mishap to a simple rustic romance, the stories balance humor and heartfelt moments, inviting audiences to share in the spirit of goodwill.
Beyond the scripts, the book offers practical direction for teachers and community leaders, emphasizing natural, un‑over‑rehearsed performances that keep the magic alive. Helpful tips on casting, simple set ideas, costuming cues and timing ensure a smooth production without demanding elaborate resources. The result is a warm, inclusive theatrical experience that lets children discover the joy of acting while celebrating the timeless message of a white Christmas.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (259K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1880–1950
A prolific American playwright who balanced a long career in meteorology with writing more than 200 plays, he became especially popular with amateur and community theater groups. His best-known work, Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick, was a major hit on the stage and later adapted for film.
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