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Overview
Synopsis
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas - from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin as she's cast as the youngest angel in the history of the Christmas Pageant. Plus, the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister. Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role? Will Christmas be ruined? The love between the members of the Austin family shines as bright as a Christmas star in the heart-warming tale for the holiday season. Filled with elves, carols, and laughter this timeless adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's The 24 Days Before Christmas is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.
Editor’s Note: The Chorus, Elves, and Pageant children can all be double cast and/or expanded. There is flexibility for the size and ages of the cast.
Show Information
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Settings
- Unit/Single Set
- Time & Place
- Austin Family Home, Church Hall
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Stage Partners
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Middle School, Regional Theatre, High School, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Early Teen, Child, Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Scenes
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Guide Written By:
Alexandra Appleton
Writer, editor and theatre researcher