World War II Radio Christmas Play eScriptAvailable

World War II Radio Christmas Play by Pat Kruis Tellinghusen

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Live Radio Play with Music
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60 - 70 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (6-16 actors possible: 3-8 W, 3-8 M)
Set: A sound stage with two or three microphones, labeled with call letters of the radio station; "On The Air" and "Applause" signs; chairs for actors not in sketches; cart with sound effects props, outfitted with microphone. Musical accompaniment can range from a simple piano to a full band.

This moving holiday show recreates the experience of attending a recording of a 1940s radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II. Using period songs and stories inspired by actual veterans, World War II Radio Christmas transports the audience to another time, brought to you by such generous sponsors as Vaseline Hair Tonic and Ipana Toothpaste. An inspiring look at strength in the face of hardship, this play is a reminder of the importance of coming together for the holidays.

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This moving holiday show recreates the experience of attending a recording of a 1940s radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II. Using period songs and stories inspired by actual veterans, World War II Radio Christmas transports the audience to another time, brought to you by such generous sponsors as Vaseline Hair Tonic and Ipana Toothpaste. An inspiring look at strength in the face of hardship, this play is a reminder of the importance of coming together for the holidays.

  • Live Radio Play with Music
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (6-16 actors possible: 3-8 W, 3-8 M)
  • Set: A sound stage with two or three microphones, labeled with call letters of the radio station; "On The Air" and "Applause" signs; chairs for actors not in sketches; cart with sound effects props, outfitted with microphone. Musical accompaniment can range from a simple piano to a full band.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-281-9

Published Reviews

"The show is only an hour long but it packs a wallop in those brief minutes."

Dennis Sparks, Theatre Reviews

Production History

DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 14, 2025
Friends Of The Cultural Center, Inc.
Southampton, NY United States
Friends Of The Cultural Center, Inc.Southampton, NY United States
DEC 14, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Woodland High School
Cartersville, GA United States
Woodland High SchoolCartersville, GA United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
Artistic Community Theatre
Pekin, IL United States
Artistic Community TheatrePekin, IL United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
US Army Entertainment
APO, AE United States
US Army EntertainmentAPO, AE United States
NOV 01, 2024 - NOV 03, 2024
Iola Community Theatre, Inc.
Iola, KS United States
Iola Community Theatre, Inc.Iola, KS United States
DEC 15, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023
St Louis Priory School
Saint Louis, MO United States
St Louis Priory SchoolSaint Louis, MO United States
DEC 11, 2023 - DEC 13, 2023
ORiGiN Theatrical (Centrestage Theatre Company) - Cancellation
Auckland, New Zealand
ORiGiN Theatrical (Centrestage Theatre Company) - CancellationAuckland, New Zealand
DEC 11, 2023 - DEC 13, 2023
ORiGiN Theatrical (Centrestage Theatre Company)
Auckland, New Zealand
ORiGiN Theatrical (Centrestage Theatre Company)Auckland, New Zealand
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 10, 2023
Muhlenberg Community Theatre Inc
Greenville, KY United States
Muhlenberg Community Theatre IncGreenville, KY United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 08, 2023
SHS
Garden Grove, CA United States
SHSGarden Grove, CA United States
1 of 9
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 14, 2025
Friends Of The Cultural Center, Inc.
Southampton, NY United States
Friends Of The Cultural Center, Inc.Southampton, NY United States
DEC 08, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Oregon Childrens Theatre
Portland, OR United States
Oregon Childrens Theatre Portland, OR United States
DEC 03, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
Oregon Childrens Theatre
Portland, OR United States
Oregon Childrens Theatre Portland, OR United States

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