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The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy  /  3w, 5m

Jeff Goode

"Wickedly topical." - The New York Times
"Arrestingly funny." - Village Voice

"Brilliant." - Los Angeles Weekly

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary
Are you looking for something different for Christmas this year? Well, this is the script for you: eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. All those rumors you've heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph's little secret? About Vixen's story that was leaked to the press? All true. Yes, the reindeer finally speak up and - believe us - they do not hold back!
History
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues was developed at the Hidden Theatre and Dolphinback Theatre Company in Chicago, IL. The play received premiere productions on November 17, 1994, at Adobe Theatre Company in New York City; The Source Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.; Midwest Center for Developing Artists in Iowa City; Dolphinback Theatre Company in Chicago; Hudson Backstage in Hollywood; and Brave Hearts Theatre in Madison, WI. The directors were Jeremy Dobrish, Joe Banno, Todd Wm. Ristau, Patrick Siler, Allison Gendreau, and Cheryl Snodgrass, respectively.
Keywords

DASHER
CUPID
HOLLYWOOD
BLITZEN
COMET
DANCER
DONNER
VIXEN

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Wickedly Topical- The New York Times

"Excellent thought provoking."" - Dramalogue Magazine

"Arrestingly funny." - Village Voice

"Brilliant." - Los Angeles Weekly

"Delightful." - Chicago Sun-Times

"Inspired." - Time Out New York

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Jeff Goode

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