Based on the short story by O. Henry
Dramatized by Mark Bedell
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Cast of Characters:
Jim
Della
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Scenes:
I: Broadway, NYC (1908)
II: Jim & Della’s apartment (1905),
8 days before Christmas
III: Broadway (1905),
4 days before Christmas
IV: Jim & Della’s apartment, 3, 2 and 1 day before Christmas
V: Broadway, Christmas Eve
VI: Jim & Della’s apartment, Christmas Eve
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"Now, there were two possessions
of the James Dillingham Youngs in which
they both took a mighty pride. One was Jim’s
gold watch that had been his father’s
and his grandfather’s. The other was
Della’s hair….It reached below her
knee and made itself almost a garment for
her…."
(From the story) |
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Join Jim and Della as they each
sacrifice their most prized possession to
buy the other a gift. Probably O. Henry’s
best-known and most beloved story, THE
GIFT OF THE MAGI
contains timeless messages of caring,
generosity, sacrifice and love—that are
not limited to a particular faith. (NOTE:
Yes, this play mentions Christmas, but it
is not a "religious"
play!!!)
From 1988 to 2001, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
was KTC's most-requested production.
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"The production was very well
done. I like how you took a familiar adult story and adapted it for
younger students. It appealed to each age level, and each age got a
different message from it according to their understanding. You had
everyone laughing and having a wonderful time!"
(Minot Consolidated School, Minot, ME) |
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"Absolutely wonderful! A very fine
presentation in every way. Your set was divine in its period. It transmitted a special feeling as well as being visually attractive.
The acting was very smooth. The rapport between you was very special; so much
so, that the first thing the children asked me when we got back to class was—"are they really married?" (Algonquin School, Prospect, CT)
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"I hope you can keep such a wonderful production as part of your
repertoire. It is a real picture of the meaning of Christmas at a time when
material things tend to keep our focus off what love is all about! It was
truly a memorable performance." (Carroll
L. McKusick School, Parkman, ME)
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"I thought your play was
fantastic! The special effects, background, and everything else
really show you put lots of time in the play. The best thing,
though, was the purpose. To give not to receive, to give what you
love most in sacrifice is a great task. Thank you very
sincerely." (Lucien, Grade 5) |
"I loved it!!! My class (5 yr. olds)
was mesmerized. Even though they didn't understand some parts, they
really enjoyed the costumes, special effects, live performers. The
play was fast-paced so it kept their attention and the acting was
superb! I judge the value of performances by my children's
reactions, and according to them, this was EXCELLENT!"
(Clinton Elementary School, Clinton, ME) |
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