A Strike in Santa Land: A Play in One Act

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A Strike in Santa Land: A Play in One Act

by Effa E. (Effa Estelle) Preston

EN·~17 minutes

Chapters

Description

In a cozy, clutter‑filled workshop, Santa is ready to set off on his annual journey, but the routine cheer is interrupted by an unexpected strike. A lively cast of characters—Mrs. Santa, a curious Brownie, and a pair of rigid tin soldiers—join the scene, each delivering witty, song‑filled commentary that captures the spirit of a bustling, magical workshop. The opening act blends humor with a touch of melancholy as the familiar holiday preparations are suddenly tangled in a chorus of dissent.

The tension rises when several newly crafted toys refuse to be packed, insisting they stay in Santa‑land forever. Santa and Mrs. Santa must negotiate with the stubborn toys, balancing kindness with the practical need to deliver gifts. Their banter, punctuated by catchy melodies, sets the stage for a playful exploration of duty, pride, and the unexpected challenges that arise even in the most enchanted of places.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (16K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmy, MFR 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

2016-12-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Effa E. (Effa Estelle) Preston

1884–1975

Best known for lively school plays, pageants, and comic verse, this New Jersey teacher turned classroom life into stories and performances children could actually use. Her work helped shape generations of school programs, from Christmas plays to patriotic pageants.

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