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Christmas and the Gargoyle Who Wouldn't Say Thank You

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m, 1boy(s)

Jack Kurtz

Mean "Gargoyle" Magruder spends a great deal of time deploring, especially the boys who play on his property. At Christmas time, Timmy, along with his grandmother, decide to give the Gargoyle a gift. Mr. Magruder never thanks Timmy, but we know the profound action has changed his way of life.

Christmas and the Gargoyle Who Wouldn't Say Thank You

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m, 1boy(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Chancel Drama / Pageant, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary

Mean "Gargoyle" Magruder spends a great deal of time deploring, especially the boys who play on his property.  At Christmas time, Timmy, along with his grandmother, decide to give the Gargoyle a gift.  Mr. Magruder never thanks Timmy, but we know the profound action has changed his way of life. 

Only two rehearsals required.

Published in Gargoyles, Plastic Balls, and Soup.

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Performing Groups

READER 1 - Who also plays Timmy's father
READER 2 - Who also plays Mr. Magruder
READER 3 - Who also plays Timmy's grandmother
READER 4 - Who is always Timmy

Since this is Readers' Theatre, care must be taken to choose actors who can create their characters with voice, facial expression, and the limited movement allowed while sitting on a stool. All readers do some narration, so they must be able to do straight narration and then switch to their character's voice and expressions.

The actor who plays The Gargoyle must be able to look fierce at first and then soften his look toward the end of the play. He also must be able to sound like a "crochety old man"

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  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Jack Kurtz

Jack Kurtz
Jack Kurtz has been a Presbyterian pastor for 37 years, PC(USA), in Missouri and Northern Virginia. Educational degrees include: Doctor of Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary; and Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary. Mr. Kurtz has created a theatre co ...
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