Holiday Shmoliday

Holiday Shmoliday by Lynne Elson

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Productions (2)
Comedy/Drama
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90 minutes
9 W, 5 M, 3 Any (7-20 actors possible: 4-12 W, 3-8 M)
Set: Unit set.

Samson is forced to find a "cool" Chanukah song for his choir to sing or else the school bully will beat him up. At first Samson is reluctant to celebrate his Jewish roots, but with a surprise visit from a magical Dreidel Man, he goes on a journey exploring other cultures' celebrations of the holidays. Through his travels, and with the help of his pet fish, Gefilte, Samson gains self-confidence and finds a new respect for his heritage. He finally returns home, equipped with an original holiday song, and faces the choir bully.

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Samson is forced to find a "cool" Chanukah song for his choir to sing or else the school bully will beat him up. At first Samson is reluctant to celebrate his Jewish roots, but with a surprise visit from a magical Dreidel Man, he goes on a journey exploring other cultures' celebrations of the holidays. Through his travels, and with the help of his pet fish, Gefilte, Samson gains self-confidence and finds a new respect for his heritage. He finally returns home, equipped with an original holiday song, and faces the choir bully.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 90 minutes
  • 9 W, 5 M, 3 Any (7-20 actors possible: 4-12 W, 3-8 M)
  • Set: Unit set.

Production History

DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 03, 2016
Walnut Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH United States
Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 19, 2003 - DEC 28, 2003
Manhattan Theatre Source
New York, NY United States
Manhattan Theatre Source New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 19, 2003 - DEC 28, 2003
Manhattan Theatre Source
New York, NY United States
Manhattan Theatre Source New York, NY United States