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The
Christmas Toyshop
- A touching and
humorous original fantasy filled with the mysterious
enchantment and joyful excitement of Christmas. 2 Acts.
13 major characters; 6 women, 7 men; with doubling; 4
women, 5 men. Cast size easily expandable: i.e., there
are scripted lines to make all of the toys in the toyshop
"live," if desired. Using "live" toys
some groups have expanded the cast size of this play to
70+. Setting: a toyshop in a village with a park bench
perhaps. Costumes: 19th century and fantastical.
Choreography ideas/suggestions in the script. Approximate
Playing Time: 75-80 minutes.
Claus also takes time to befriend two young orphans, Michael and Jennifer. Vowing to find a way to ease the sad plight of this brother and sister, he is aided by the arrival of a mysterious spirit, who dances gracefully, but does not speak. Claus permits Michael and
Jennifer to But when Michael and Jennifer awaken in the deserted shop, they discover that Claus has left behind two very special presents, as well as one final gift for them both, thus fulfilling his vow to provide them with an opportunity for a happier future. Photo Credits: THE CHRISTMAS TOYSHOP Production Photos - Classics On Stage! (Chicago) Click here for a sample of The Christmas Toyshop. You will need Adobe PDF Reader - free online - to read the sample. If necessary, click here to download and install Adobe PDF Reader.
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It is
December 23rd in a small town somewhere - not too long
ago. As darkness falls, distant sleigh bells are heard,
accompanied by the faint chattering and giggling of many
high pitched elfin voices. After a moment, a tall,
mysterious figure in a long, dark cloak enters, nods,
gives a signal, then departs. Suddenly a group of unusual,
energetic little beings dash in, and within moments,
these elf-like creatures transform a deserted store front
into a colorful and fully-equipped toyshop.
The
next morning the townspeople are amazed at the sudden
appearance of a toyshop, and many curiously investigate.
A sign over the door identifies the proprietor as "Nicholas
S. Claus." His assistant, Nix, has pointed ears and
shoes, and speaks to the toys as though they were alive.
Although Claus and Nix are terribly busy, they do take
time to make friends with some of the people of the town.
Mr. Tompkins, a minor public official, is a quiet, 
gentle
man, who would love to have a toyshop of his own. When he
asks to work in the shop, Claus gladly accepts his help. 
work
in the shop; each wants to earn a present for the other.
Later on Christmas Eve, he sends them home to rest, but
they sneak back into the shop, wanting to investigate
some of the odd things they noticed in the workroom; a
map of the whole world, lots of long lists-and some
strange looking animals out in the stable. But then -
when the toys come to life, and Claus appears in a red,
fur trimmed suit and hat, Michael and Jennifer find out
who he really is. Then Claus and Nix take care of last
minute adjustments, assign homes 
to
the new toys, and finally, after a grand celebration, it's
time to go. The toys are packed, farewells said, and
Claus leads them all away.
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