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Christmas Play Ideas |
When the frantic search for a must-have gift becomes too much, it may be a good time to sit down and enjoy a bit of theater. This could mean a trip to see what’s on your local stage or, if you’re in the mood for some fun, putting together some Christmas play ideas in your own production. For some families, performing a short skit to entertain relatives after the holiday meal is a time-honored tradition. The time spent together practicing is a great way to reconnect and make memories in the midst of a hectic time of year.
If you’re thinking about putting on a show, here are a few questions to answer:
Who is the audience?
Are you looking to invite people beyond the grandparents, aunts, and uncles? Would you rather keep it an intimate affair? When you figure out which direction you will go, this does a lot to determine the limits of your play. It may sound strange, but it’s entirely possible to rent a small venue and serve dinner. Large extended families, having forty or more members at a gathering, can share the cost of a banquet hall and catered meal. It saves everyone on the cooking and cleaning, allowing the family to take in the program and enjoy each other’s company.
However, if you would like to do something in your living room for just a handful of people, that is perfectly acceptable. Just make sure the area is of an appropriate size for the scope of your “production.”
Do you want to be funny?
Thanks to the stress of the holiday period, there’s a good chance everyone could use a good laugh. Most plays, whether professionally written or created by a family, have a serious message about the meaning of the season. If you are coming up with your own lines for an exclusive engagement in your own living room, make the jokes light-hearted and personal. Weaving humorous memories into the performance is a great way to bring cherished times to mind.
How much time do you need?
Everyone in show business, from the producer and director on down, is ultimately concerned about whether a story will run too long. This is a big concern if you’re working with younger children – do they have the attention span to keep things together? What about your guests? Will they have time to sit through your magnum opus on the commercialization of Christmas? Use your best judgment, but make sure things move along smoothly.
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