Recommended for High Schools
A teen transforms from shallow and selfish to giving and selfless. How did it happen? A wonderful holiday play inspired by The Gift of the Magi.
About 90 minutes
Act 1: 45 minutes, Act 2: 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
22
4 M | 13 W | 5 Any Gender
Simple set
96 pages
“You totally ruined my birthday. First you won’t let me have a party and now this? It’s not the right bag at all. Take this back and get me the right one. Get me the Louis Vuitton.”
Kymberdee has gone through a transformation. Her family life has been turned upside down and because of that she has changed from a selfish materialistic hollow human being to someone who puts people ahead of things. She’s changed her name, her friends, her outlook.
But what are the events that have lead to this transformation? And when given an opportunity to return to her materialistic friends, has she changed enough to resist? And why are those foreign exchange students wandering west looking for Meester Staaahr?
Inspired by the short story The Gift of the Magi.
Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
Subgenres
Christmas/Holiday Adaptation
Settings
Present day
Dress
Contemporary costumes Elaborate costumes
Features
Character study SEL
Set
Simple set
Themes
Friendship Parenting/Family Religion Individuality Economic issues Theatre
Cross-Curricular Uses
Economics English
Other uses
Competition Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
Awards & Accolades
Plays with Awards & Accolades
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About 90 minutes
Act 1: 45 minutes, Act 2: 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
22
4 M | 13 W | 5 Any Gender
Simple set
96 pages
A vignette play is a collection of short scenes on a theme. You'll love working with the variety and flexibility of the scenes. Your actors will love the fast pace and fun characters.
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