Sunday, 16 December 2012

Select Delightful Christmas Play Scripts For A Successful Performance

By Celia Hall


Finding just the right Christmas play scripts for your group to present can make the difference between a successful or not so performance. The ready availability of purchasing online has brought many new options to those searching. Whether your choice will be traditional or non-traditional, there are stories that include many people in the cast.

Traditional stories surrounding the Christmas season include favorites such as The Nutcracker or The Night Before Christmas. The classic Dickens story called A Christmas Carol is one holiday offering that has brought delight to generations of readers and play attendees. Each of these have appeared in variations all around the world. There are many wonderful ethnic versions that are presented using characteristic bits of culture. These seem to have universal appeal, with the main characters depicting behaviors, language and the hopes and dreams of different countries worldwide.

Talented emerging authors have pointed their pens toward creating solid scripts based on innovative new stories. It can be fun to explore a brand new production based on the familiar trappings of the holiday season. Audiences tired of the traditional can spend some time enjoying something completely new. The scenery, props and costuming can bring a traditional touch to a new view of Christmastime.

It is almost a given that sentimental themes will fill any given holiday script. But, there are humorous ones that have great characters and pleasing plots. Look for these kinds of unexpected twists if you want to catch the eyes and ears of your audience.

You will want to consider the average running time of the play to be certain that it will be a good fit for your event. Twenty minutes to just under an hour is about right for most performances. This length helps to keep youngsters and oldsters from becoming bored or squirmy. A good bet is to use scripts that are intriguing or varied to keep interest high.

There are times when the available cast members do not match the role requirements for a play that you wish to present. Taking a good look at the script will help you decide if you can interchange some of the spoken parts or if your more experienced actors might be able to take over extra sentences. Some scripts will be flexible so that it doesn't matter if the roles are covered by either male of female players.

Before purchasing any script, check for the financial, royalty, copyright and licensing information it includes. This should be posted right on the company website. Some companies will allow educational groups to freely raise funds with the plays, while others set strict limits on how this is accomplished. Do not assume anything, rather check out the company requirements thoroughly.

Christmas play scripts are some of the most delightful stories you might read. Being able to present them to your public can be filled with fun for your cast and your audience if chosen and presented well. Whether you want to share a traditional tale or branch out into a modern one, everyone will have the chance to enjoy the process.




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