Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Jamie Gorski

(21)
Productions (134)
Drama/Comedy
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50 - 60 minutes
7 W, 3 M, 7 Any (14-17 actors possible: 7-14 W, 3-10 M)
Set: None.

Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can't find his writer's voice by morning. Even though they don't know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating in the process an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.

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Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can't find his writer's voice by morning. Even though they don't know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating in the process an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 7 W, 3 M, 7 Any (14-17 actors possible: 7-14 W, 3-10 M)
  • Set: None.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-199-7

Production History

NOV 06, 2025 - NOV 10, 2025
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District
CHETEK, WI United States
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School DistrictCHETEK, WI United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Smithfield Little Theater
Smithfield, VA United States
Smithfield Little TheaterSmithfield, VA United States
NOV 21, 2024 - DEC 12, 2024
STEAM Middle School
BURLESON, TX United States
STEAM Middle SchoolBURLESON, TX United States
DEC 07, 2023 - DEC 17, 2023
VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE
BIRMINGHAM, AL United States
VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATREBIRMINGHAM, AL United States
DEC 05, 2023 - DEC 05, 2023
N/A
Castle Rock, CO United States
N/ACastle Rock, CO United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 02, 2023
Washingtonville CSD
Washingtonville, NY United States
Washingtonville CSDWashingtonville, NY United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
Emerald Coast Theatre CompanySanta Rosa Beach, FL United States
NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
Untitled Pop Up Theatre
Elk City, OK United States
Untitled Pop Up TheatreElk City, OK United States
NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
Theatre West
Sun City West, AZ United States
Theatre WestSun City West, AZ United States
DEC 19, 2022 - DEC 20, 2022
Cox Mill High School
Concord, NC United States
Cox Mill High SchoolConcord, NC United States
1 of 14
NOV 06, 2025 - NOV 10, 2025
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District
CHETEK, WI United States
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School DistrictCHETEK, WI United States
No professional productions.

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