GTI Theatrical Productions Society, with the generous support of Famous Artists Limited, is thrilled to present David Sedaris’ biting holiday comedy, THE SANTALAND DIARIES, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver from Thursday, December 8th to Saturday, December 17th, 2016.
Are your teeth aching from an overload of sugary-sweet Christmas specials featuring impossibly cherubic children and Christmas miracles aplenty? Are you passing out from pageants? David Sedaris’ masterpiece is guaranteed to add some jangle to your Yuletide jingle.
“The funniest Christmas play ever written”, THE SANTALAND DIARIES is a slightly fictionalized account of author and radio celebrity Sedaris’ time as one of Macy’s department store Christmas elves. Sedaris’ elfin adventures are brought to life onstage for Christmas 2016 by the internationally acclaimed - and North Vancouver's own - Alan Marriott as “Crumpet”, along with additional characters and live music brilliantly performed by world renowned musician and songwriter, Sandra-Mae Luykx.
Middle aged, out of work, and in need of holiday cash, a writer assumes the role of “Crumpet”, one of the magical elves in Macy’s New York SantaLand. "Crumpet" uses his gift for insight (as writers do) and relies on Alan Marriott’s host of wild voices and impersonations to bring to life the hordes of holiday shoppers, bratty kids, overzealous parents, store management, co-worker elves, and even the stout men themselves who don the red suit! "Crumpet" shows us the worst of humanity, and their children. Will he find anyone to redeem this holiday season? Anyone? Anyone?
Venue: Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver (just west of Lonsdale at 3rd Street) (free parking available; wheelchair accessible)
Show Dates and Times: Thursday, December 8th to Saturday, December 17th
Weekday Performances – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 17th – 2:00 matinee; 8:00 pm evening
*No Saturday, December 10th or Sunday, December 11th matinees
THE SANTALAND DIARIES will run for approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. The play contains mature content and is NOT recommended for children. Rated 14A.
Ticket Information: Adults: $25 Seniors (65+): $20 Students (with valid student ID): $20
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.phtheatre.org/show/the-santaland-diaries, by phone at 604-990-3474 or in person at Presentation House Theatre.