A Gift to Remember
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book Can This Be Christmas? by Debbie Macomber.
Product Code: GD2000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 6m., 8 to 11w., extras if desired.
No Livestream or Record and Stream Rights Available
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award
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Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, a group of strangers are on a train to Boston from Bangor, Maine, where the airport had been shut down due to the weather. Once they reach Boston, many of the passengers hope to make connections to various destinations across the United States. A sailor is trying to get to Texas to place an engagement ring on his girlfriend's finger. A software salesman, returning from a business trip, wants to return to Los Angeles and patch things up with his wife. A recently widowed woman wishes to spend the holidays with her daughter's family in Boston. A man and his wife are attempting to reach Maryland in time for the birth of their first grandchild. And other travelers have similar desires to reach their destinations in time for Christmas. However, the train develops engine trouble, and there are track problems ahead. The passengers are suddenly forced to disembark and take shelter in a small depot in New Hampshire. Understandably disappointed and dispirited, they try to make the best of things with little success at first. Eventually, however, they begin to bond, despite their circumstances. They even find themselves beginning to accept their fate by finding ways to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. As the former strangers become collective friends, through patience, understanding and humor, they realize the memory of this night will be a gift to remember.
Notes
No Livestream or Record and Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code GD2000
- Minimum Cast Size 14
- Pages of Dialogue 48
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 90 min
- Staging One int. set.
Categories
- Target Audience College and Adult | Senior Adults
- Performing Group High School | Community Theatre
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781619590021
Customer Reviews
"A Gift to Remember" is a darling production that really emphasizes the spirit of Christmas. The set is one simple unit set (a train station) and having a cast with great chemistry will really enhance the show. The patrons at our theatre loved this charming show!
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
I do recommend to anyone that is going to direct this show that they read the book and take some time with each cast member to work on characterization, it helped me immensely and the cast loved knowing more about the person they portrayed.
We made a full stage set to create the train station and borrowed old benches. With a few wall furnishings it became a beautiful set.
Gallery
A Gift to Remember-Franklin Foothlight Theatre, Franklin, NH
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