Description

Gateway Players Theatre of Southbridge presents “Christmas Shorts” written by Lucy Williams. Performances will be held on December 1 at 7:30pm, December 2 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and December 3 at 2:00pm. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. All performances will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge. Parking is available on Elm Street, or in the parking deck behind the Southbridge Town Hall. 

Directed by Pat Haddock, Assistant Director Stephen Jean and Producer Kathi Grenier. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and youth under 18. Tickets may be reserved by calling Gateway at 508-764-4531. Online credit card ticket sales are available at https://gateway-players.ticketleap.com/christmas-shorts/ 

Synopsis There’s something for everyone in this one-act holiday delight made up of short scenes and monologues. You’ll find everything here, from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself, to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute. (Don’t worry, Mrs. Claus can fix it!) There’s a sports segment featuring the 845th annual Reindeer Games and a holiday quiz show featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. A soap opera, As the North Pole Turns, a news segment from the North Pole News, and some Christmas-themed commercials round out this fun seasonal comedy.