Santa Man or, The Year Santa Learned Kung Fu in Order to Save Christmas Only to Realize Violence is Not the True Meaning of the Holiday Season by Ian McWethy

(8)
Productions (65)
Comedy
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25 - 35 minutes
7 W, 8 M, 10 Any (4-25 actors possible: 0-25 W, 0-25 M)
Set: None.

In this fast-paced, action-packed yet intelligent comedy, Santa Claus is bullied by powerful Executives (with Ninja skills) into commercializing Christmas. Santa retaliates by quickly learning Kung Fu, from none other than Mr. Chuck Norris, and fights off the Ninja Executives. Unsatisfied by his victory, he sets out to battle the villains from all of the classic Christmas stories, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life, and a certain Green Meanie. But will Santa's Kung Fu tirade lead to a happy ending?

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Play Details

In this fast-paced, action-packed yet intelligent comedy, Santa Claus is bullied by powerful Executives (with Ninja skills) into commercializing Christmas. Santa retaliates by quickly learning Kung Fu, from none other than Mr. Chuck Norris, and fights off the Ninja Executives. Unsatisfied by his victory, he sets out to battle the villains from all of the classic Christmas stories, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life, and a certain Green Meanie. But will Santa's Kung Fu tirade lead to a happy ending?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 7 W, 8 M, 10 Any (4-25 actors possible: 0-25 W, 0-25 M)
  • Set: None.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-638-1

Production History

DEC 18, 2024 - DEC 18, 2024
Philip Simmons Middle School
Wando, SC United States
Philip Simmons Middle SchoolWando, SC United States
DEC 17, 2024 - DEC 17, 2024
Farmington High School
Farmington, UT United States
Farmington High SchoolFarmington, UT United States
DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 12, 2024
N/A
Vidalia, GA United States
N/AVidalia, GA United States
DEC 11, 2024 - DEC 11, 2024
IMG Academy
Bradenton, FL United States
IMG AcademyBradenton, FL United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Chisholm Trail Theatre
Fort Worth, TX United States
Chisholm Trail TheatreFort Worth, TX United States
DEC 19, 2023 - DEC 19, 2023
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
Pleasanton, CA United States
Thomas S. Hart Middle SchoolPleasanton, CA United States
DEC 13, 2023 - DEC 13, 2023
Schrade Middle School
Rowlett, TX United States
Schrade Middle SchoolRowlett, TX United States
DEC 13, 2023 - DEC 13, 2023
Braden River High School
Bradenton, FL United States
Braden River High SchoolBradenton, FL United States
DEC 12, 2023 - DEC 12, 2023
Young Men's Leadership Academy @ Kennedy Middle School
Grand Prairie, TX United States
Young Men's Leadership Academy @ Kennedy Middle SchoolGrand Prairie, TX United States
DEC 16, 2022 - DEC 16, 2022
The Commodore Players
Hazard, KY United States
The Commodore PlayersHazard, KY United States
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No upcoming productions.
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