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The Runaway Presents

The play traces the wonderfully unlikely adventures of a group of runaway Christmas presents to the tune of Donald Ashwander's song "Wrap and Tie."

  • One Act
  • Comedy, Christmas/Holiday
  • 15 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student
The play traces the wonderfully unlikely adventures of a group of runaway Christmas presents to the tune of Donald Ashwander's song "Wrap and Tie."

The entire town pursues them in vain. Sadly, everyone goes to a party without presents, where they discover that Christmas is beautiful without expensive gifts. Astonished, the dizzy, hide-away presents return to share the fun in a singing and dancing finale for everyone. 

Premiere Production: The Runaway Presents was developed in rehearsal with Irving Burton and Pilar Garcia. This Christmas fantasy comes from the uniquely creative Paper Bag Players of New York.
  • Casting: 2M, 2F, 2M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Room for Extras

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The play traces the wonderfully unlikely adventures of a group of runaway Christmas presents to the tune of Donald Ashwander's song Wrap and Tie. The entire town pursues them in vain. Sadly, everyone goes to a party without presents, where they discover that Christmas is beautiful without expensive gifts. Astonished, the dizzy, hide-away presents return to share the fun in a singing and dancing finale for everyone. Production notes are available in the script containing details on costumes, set and scenery. Suitable for touring and in-school performances. Costumes: characters wear modern clothes; actors playing the presents are gift-wrapped. Approximate running time: 15 minutes. Music in book.

$19.95