Alias Santa Claus :  A play for Christmas

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Alias Santa Claus : A play for Christmas

by Percival Wilde

EN·~42 minutes

Chapters

Description

The curtain opens on a dazzling Christmas morning in a grand household, where a massive, brilliantly trimmed tree dominates a room overflowing with gifts, gadgets, and decorations. All of the presents belong to a seven‑year‑old heir who, despite his wealth, longs for simple, carefree play rather than the polished trappings of his privileged life.

Into this glittering setting slip two teenage boys, their faces hidden behind masks, carrying a box of candy and a mischievous plan. As they tiptoe among the opulent toys, they wonder whether the lavish bounty belongs only to the lone child or could be shared with the many other children who have none. Their uneasy intrusion sets up a gentle clash of worlds, inviting listeners to consider generosity, imagination, and the true spirit of the holidays.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (40K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1927.

Credits

Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2024-01-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percival Wilde

Percival Wilde

1887–1953

Best known for witty one-act plays and ingenious mystery stories, this American writer brought a sharp sense of structure and surprise to everything he wrote. His work moved easily between stage and page, blending clever puzzles with a lively theatrical touch.

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