Coyote's Christmas Carol

Coyote's Christmas Carol A new American retelling of the Dickens classic by Malcolm MacDonald

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Productions (28)
Comedy
|
70 - 90 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 12 Any (12-100 actors possible: 6-50 W, 6-50 M)
Set: Minimal.

What if Ebenezer Scrooge lived in New Mexico today? In this folklore-infused New Mexican adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, Scrooge is visited in the hospital by the great Native American folk hero Coyote, who sends him off to rediscover his humble Christmas Past in a Mexican village. Scrooge must reconcile this past -- and his choice to forsake his love and immigrate to America -- with his present and future happiness. This large-cast holiday comedy features three original songs by Diego Flores.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

What if Ebenezer Scrooge lived in New Mexico today? In this folklore-infused New Mexican adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, Scrooge is visited in the hospital by the great Native American folk hero Coyote, who sends him off to rediscover his humble Christmas Past in a Mexican village. Scrooge must reconcile this past -- and his choice to forsake his love and immigrate to America -- with his present and future happiness. This large-cast holiday comedy features three original songs by Diego Flores.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 70 - 90 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 12 Any (12-100 actors possible: 6-50 W, 6-50 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-345-8

Published Reviews

"...A hilarious, family-friendly, politically correct holiday confection that packs an emotional punch. This year, skip the Nutcracker and spend an evening with Coyote instead!"

Angela Bickford, Sonoma County Reader

Production History

DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 05, 2024
Central High School
Knoxville, TN United States
Central High SchoolKnoxville, TN United States
DEC 11, 2021 - DEC 11, 2021
WISH Academy Charter
Playa Vista, CA United States
WISH Academy CharterPlaya Vista, CA United States
DEC 14, 2016 - DEC 15, 2016
James A. Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA United States
James A. Garfield High SchoolLos Angeles, CA United States
DEC 06, 2014 - DEC 06, 2014
Westchester Secondary Charter
Los Angeles, CA United States
Westchester Secondary CharterLos Angeles, CA United States
DEC 01, 2014 - DEC 23, 2014
Miscoe Hill School
Mendon, MA United States
Miscoe Hill SchoolMendon, MA United States
NOV 21, 2014 - NOV 22, 2014
Green Forest High School
Green Forest, AR United States
Green Forest High SchoolGreen Forest, AR United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
East Mountain Centre For Theatre
Sandia Park, NM United States
East Mountain Centre For TheatreSandia Park, NM United States
DEC 16, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
The Sandwich Players
North Sandwich, NH United States
The Sandwich PlayersNorth Sandwich, NH United States
DEC 12, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Teatro Bohemio
Hollywood, CA United States
Teatro BohemioHollywood, CA United States
DEC 12, 2009 - DEC 12, 2009
Seoul American Middle School
APO, AP United States
Seoul American Middle SchoolAPO, AP United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Second Prize, Marilyn Hall Playwriting Awards (2004)