Christmas Thieves: A Small Town Radio Play

Christmas Thieves: A Small Town Radio Play by Greg Oliver Bodine

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Productions (22)
Comedy
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45 - 55 minutes
2 W, 3 M, 
Set: Unit set: studio interior of a small, Midwestern radio station.

It's Christmas Eve in America's heartland, and radio host Bjorn Gundlarrsen is preparing for the telethon performance that will keep his tiny polka station afloat. Unfortunately, the prize troupe of British actors he's hired has all fallen ill due to a dastardly combination of indigestible foreign meats. With time running out, will Bjorn be able to replace them in time and save the show? After all, it's not like Christmas is known for miracles...

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It's Christmas Eve in America's heartland, and radio host Bjorn Gundlarrsen is preparing for the telethon performance that will keep his tiny polka station afloat. Unfortunately, the prize troupe of British actors he's hired has all fallen ill due to a dastardly combination of indigestible foreign meats. With time running out, will Bjorn be able to replace them in time and save the show? After all, it's not like Christmas is known for miracles...

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M, 
  • Set: Unit set: studio interior of a small, Midwestern radio station.

Production History

DEC 01, 2021 - DEC 31, 2021
Accessible Media Inc
Morrisburg, ON Canada
 Accessible Media Inc Morrisburg, ON Canada
DEC 22, 2020 - DEC 23, 2020
North Salem High School
Salem, OR United States
 North Salem High School Salem, OR United States
DEC 21, 2020 - DEC 21, 2020
North Salem High School
Salem, OR United States
 North Salem High School Salem, OR United States
DEC 15, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Emerson Theater Collaborative
Sedona, AZ United States
 Emerson Theater Collaborative Sedona, AZ United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 14, 2019
Emerson Theater Collaborative
Sedona, AZ United States
 Emerson Theater Collaborative Sedona, AZ United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 08, 2019
Morgan Arts Council
Berkeley Springs, WV United States
 Morgan Arts Council Berkeley Springs, WV United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
Voss Enterprises, LLC
Newcastle, WY United States
 Voss Enterprises, LLC Newcastle, WY United States
DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 09, 2018
Generations Community Theater
Mason, MI United States
 Generations Community Theater Mason, MI United States
DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
ACT Theatre Company
Gibson City, IL United States
 ACT Theatre Company Gibson City, IL United States
DEC 07, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
The Ember Players
Surrey, United Kingdom
 The Ember Players Surrey, United Kingdom
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 04, 2016
Olde Glory Theatre
Seward, NE United States
 Olde Glory Theatre Seward, NE United States
DEC 31, 2014 - DEC 23, 2014
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
Crested Butte, CO United States
 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Crested Butte, CO United States
DEC 11, 2014 - DEC 11, 2014
Ye Olde Opera House
Spring Grove, MN United States
 Ye Olde Opera House Spring Grove, MN United States
DEC 05, 2013 - DEC 05, 2013
PADS of Elgin, Inc.
Elgin, IL United States
 PADS of Elgin, Inc. Elgin, IL United States
DEC 05, 2013 - DEC 08, 2013
Red Mask Players Inc.
Danville, IL United States
 Red Mask Players Inc. Danville, IL United States
DEC 05, 2013 - DEC 08, 2013
Red Mask Players Inc.
Danville, IL United States
 Red Mask Players Inc. Danville, IL United States
DEC 17, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
N/A
Redmond, WA United States
 N/A Redmond, WA United States
DEC 08, 2011 - DEC 10, 2011
Albany County Theatre
Laramie, WY United States
 Albany County Theatre Laramie, WY United States
DEC 07, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Waypoint Theatre Company
Tucson, AZ United States
 Waypoint Theatre Company Tucson, AZ United States
DEC 06, 2007 - DEC 23, 2007
Wanda King Theatre Company
Northwood, IA United States
 Wanda King Theatre Company Northwood, IA United States
DEC 03, 2007 - DEC 04, 2007
Delta High School
Delta High School, AK United States
 Delta High School Delta High School, AK United States
DEC 08, 2000 - DEC 17, 2000
New York Artists Theatre Co.
Oyster Bay, NY United States
 New York Artists Theatre Co. Oyster Bay, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 08, 2000 - DEC 17, 2000
New York Artists Theatre Co.
Oyster Bay, NY United States
 New York Artists Theatre Co. Oyster Bay, NY United States

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