Synopsis
Julia Dowling has an unexpected visitor who intends to escort her off to the afterlife.
Infusing comedy into the classic Death Takes a Holiday,The Christmas Spirit is set in contemporary Long Island.
Julia persuades Death to give her one more day to enjoy Christmas and invites him to be her guest at a festive party.
The next day the house fills with bickering relatives, friends, the local priest - and Death, masquerading as a human, singing carols and drinking egg nog.
Moments of high farce, drama and even romance arise as bright holiday fantasies collide with a not-so-merry reality.
Winner of the 2002 Florida Repertory Theatre Congress of Jewelers Play Series.
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Cast
A medium cast size of 9 total roles, 4 female and 5 male roles.
