An O. Henry Christmas
by O. Henry

Name: An O. Henry Christmas
Brand: O. Henry
SKU: 9780573695728
Rating: 4.32 (6174 reviews)

An O. Henry Christmas Book Cover — An O. Henry Christmas Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act90 mins1900-1910Expandable CastingUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesBritish Religious Christmas

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and timeless themes of friendship and sacrifice in O. Henry's stories, especially 'The Last Leaf'. Many highlight the powerful twist endings, which evoke strong feelings and reflections on hope. Some find the story sentimental or predictable, but overall, it resonates deeply with audiences.

Heartwarming themes of friendshipPowerful emotional impactTimeless storytellingCaptivating twist endingsSome find it sentimental or predictable

Synopsis

"Two heart-warming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories capture the true spirit of giving: The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf.

This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City."--Publisher.

ThemesReligious & Liturgical Drama

Press Reviews

"Poignant and comically ironic stories make for a stirring family offering."
— The Los Angeles Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
THE DOCTOR Non-singing. A young man in his mid-thirties. He provides narration for the piece, talking directly to the audience as well as stepping into the action. He never leaves the stage, but watches when he is not involved.	male	—	Non-singing. A young man in his mid-thirties. He provides narration for the piece, talking directly to the audience as well as stepping into the action. He never leaves the stage, but watches when he is not involved.
SUE Mezzo-Soprano. In her mid to late twenties. She is a sculptor but does commercial art (ad sketches) to make ends meet. She is nurturing and warm, completely devoted ot her friend. The older sister type.	female	—	Mezzo-Soprano. In her mid to late twenties. She is a sculptor but does commercial art (ad sketches) to make ends meet. She is nurturing and warm, completely devoted ot her friend. The older sister type.
JOHNSY Soprano. In her early or mid-twenties. She is an oil painter whose dream is to travel someday to Italy and paint the Bay of Naples. She is philosophical but sometimes lighthearted and gay. She is smaller than SUE, with fragile features.	female	—	Soprano. In her early or mid-twenties. She is an oil painter whose dream is to travel someday to Italy and paint the Bay of Naples. She is philosophical but sometimes lighthearted and gay. She is smaller than SUE, with fragile features.
BEHRMAN Character Baritone. Over sixty, a failure in art. German. He is always ready to paint his “masterpiece” but so far: an empty canvas. He earns money by posing for artists (like SUE) who can’t afford a professional model. Perhaps he has a long beard. An Imp-satyr, he is always drunk on gin.	male	—	Character Baritone. Over sixty, a failure in art. German. He is always ready to paint his “masterpiece” but so far: an empty canvas. He earns money by posing for artists (like SUE) who can’t afford a professional model. Perhaps he has a long beard. An Imp-satyr, he is always drunk on gin.
DELLA A young woman	female	—	A young woman
JIM Her husband	male	—	Her husband