Greetings
by Tom Dudzick
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the unique take on a Christmas story presented in the play. Many find its themes of forgiveness and acceptance to resonate well, while the humor and engaging dialogue enhance the overall experience. Some viewers note it as a refreshing alternative to traditional holiday plays, despite a few aging elements that may detract from its impact.
Synopsis
Characters: 3 male, 2 female Interior with insert.
Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and a severely retarded younger brother named Mickey.
When he brings his Jewish atheist fiance to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow ups are realized.
But Mickey, whose entire vocabulary is "oh boy" and "wow," suddenly says "Greetings!" An ancient, wise and witty spirit who is set upon healing the family has borrowed Mickey's body.
Though a play for all seasons, Greetings!
is ideal for groups wanting something special to put on at Christmas/Hanukkah time.
The Off Broadway production starred Darren McGavin and Gregg Edelman.
"Hilarious."
-The New Yorker "A comic jewel....
Stunning and touching.
... A joyful holiday lift."
- The New York Newsday "A loving holiday wonder....
Deserves a shelf life long after Christmas."
-The New York Post "Glows with ... warmhearted emotion."
-AP "A winner."
-The Albany Times Union " Greetings!
should become as much a part of the fabric of the winter holiday season as It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol."
-Berkshire Eagle
Press Reviews
"Exhilarating, profound: what ineffective little adjectives to describe Greetings!"
— Albany Times-Union
"Hilarious."
— The New Yorker
"A comic jewel...Stunning and touching...A joyful holiday lift."
— The New York Newsday
"A loving holiday wonder...Deserves a shelf life long after Christmas."
— The New York Post
"Glows with...warmhearted emotion."
— The Associated Press
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Randi Andy's Jewish fiance. 30-ish |
Emily Andy's Mom, 60-ish |
Phil Andy's Dad, 60-ish |
Mickey Andy's intellectually disabled younger brother. |
Andy 30-ish male |
Publication
Greetings is a American christmas play written by Tom Dudzick and published by Samuel French in New York (1991).
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Samuel French · 1991 · 102 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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