Dr. Frankincense and the Christmas Monster by Sean Abley

(4)
Productions (17)
Christmas Comedy
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45 - 50 minutes
5 W, 8 M, 4 Any (17-19 actors possible: 5-10 W, 9-14 M)
Set: Unit set.

In Christmas Village, there is only one holiday and only one outsider, Dr. Frankincense. The villagers are convinced the Doctor is an evil, mad scientist and are constantly storming his castle and having after-mob potlucks. But Dr. Frankincense isn't evil at all, and he's created the ultimate proof of his good-hearted inventiveness: The Christmas Monster! But when Jack Frost, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Frosty and other suspicious locals put Dr. Frankincense on trial for crimes against the holiday, will his invention be enough to save him from jail?

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Play Details

In Christmas Village, there is only one holiday and only one outsider, Dr. Frankincense. The villagers are convinced the Doctor is an evil, mad scientist and are constantly storming his castle and having after-mob potlucks. But Dr. Frankincense isn't evil at all, and he's created the ultimate proof of his good-hearted inventiveness: The Christmas Monster! But when Jack Frost, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Frosty and other suspicious locals put Dr. Frankincense on trial for crimes against the holiday, will his invention be enough to save him from jail?

  • Christmas Comedy
  • |
  • 45 - 50 minutes
  • 5 W, 8 M, 4 Any (17-19 actors possible: 5-10 W, 9-14 M)
  • Set: Unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-568-1

Published Reviews

"...Hugely inventive with high-energy and colorful characters."

Beth Temkin, The Tolucan Times

Production History

JAN 27, 2022 - JAN 28, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls High School
Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States
Cuyahoga Falls High School Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States
DEC 05, 2020 - DEC 13, 2020
El Reno Community Theatre
El Reno, OK United States
El Reno Community Theatre El Reno, OK United States
NOV 03, 2019 - DEC 01, 2019
Theater One
Sacramento, CA United States
Theater One Sacramento, CA United States
DEC 19, 2018 - DEC 19, 2018
Ogemaw Heights Theatrical Troupe
West Branch, MI United States
Ogemaw Heights Theatrical Troupe West Branch, MI United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Shenanarts, Inc
Staunton, VA United States
Shenanarts, Inc Staunton, VA United States
DEC 11, 2018 - DEC 11, 2018
Gunn Junior High
Arlington, TX United States
Gunn Junior High Arlington, TX United States
DEC 14, 2016 - DEC 15, 2016
Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Program
Homer, NY United States
Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Program Homer, NY United States
DEC 09, 2016 - DEC 09, 2016
Oak Park
Decatur, AL United States
Oak Park Decatur, AL United States
DEC 09, 2016 - DEC 09, 2016
Music Place Mansfield Fine Arts Conservatory
Mansfield, TX United States
Music Place Mansfield Fine Arts Conservatory Mansfield, TX United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 09, 2016
Maryville High School
Maryville, TN United States
Maryville High School Maryville, TN United States
DEC 04, 2012 - DEC 08, 2012
Truman Little Theatre
Taylor, MI United States
Truman Little Theatre Taylor, MI United States
DEC 16, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
Jackson County Players
Ripley, WV United States
Jackson County Players Ripley, WV United States
DEC 17, 2010 - DEC 18, 2010
Shelbyville Central High School
Shelbyville, TN United States
Shelbyville Central High School Shelbyville, TN United States
DEC 14, 2010 - DEC 15, 2010
Greenfield-Central High School
Greenfield, IN United States
Greenfield-Central High School Greenfield, IN United States
DEC 04, 2010 - DEC 04, 2010
Miami High School Auditorium
Miami, AZ United States
Miami High School Auditorium Miami, AZ United States
NOV 16, 2010 - NOV 21, 2010
Adam Roebuck Productions
New York, NY United States
Adam Roebuck Productions New York, NY United States
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Write Act Repertory
Los Angeles, CA United States
Write Act Repertory Los Angeles, CA United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Write Act Repertory
Los Angeles, CA United States
Write Act Repertory Los Angeles, CA United States

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