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The Santaland Diaries

Presented by The Circuit Playhouse at The Circuit Playhouse

December 3-December 22, 2010

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The elf is back by popular demand! Following last season’s hugely successful run, Crumpet, Macy’s grumpiest elf, and his fellow elves will again be taking over the Memphian Room. Don’t miss out on the chance to share drinks with friends as Crumpet recounts his training and his hilarious encounters with surly parents and their greedy children! With a healthy dose of sarcasm and snarkiness, Crumpet manages to reveal the shortcomings of the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays, while gently reminding us of the true meaning of the season. This intimate, cabaret-style performance is a night at the theatre like no other!

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    The Circuit Playhouse

    51 S Cooper
    Memphis, TN 38104

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    Tickets:

    $15-December 2 preview
    $20-December 3, 4, 5
    $28-Thursdays and Sundays
    $33-Fridays and Saturdays
     

    Info Phone: 901-726-4656

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    December 3-December 22, 2010

    Times:
    

    Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
    Fridays at 10:00 p.m.
    Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
    
    Tuesday and Wednesday, December 21-22, at 10:00 p.m.

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    • Event Name: The Santaland Diaries
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 07, 2010
      

      “The Santaland Diaries” came to life in 1992 when David Sadaris read his essay on radio’s NPR Morning Addition. The public fell in love with the sardonic humor which seemed to some to be an... Expand

      “The Santaland Diaries” came to life in 1992 when David Sadaris read his essay on radio’s NPR Morning Addition. The public fell in love with the sardonic humor which seemed to some to be an antidote to a too “HoHoHo” Holiday Season. In 1996, Joe Mantello adapted the essay for the stage and it was performed at The Atlantic Theatre in NYC. Since then it has been a holiday favorite, playing in regional theatres across the country. Playhouse on the Square/Circuit Playhouse has produced the play a number of times. I have seen three previous productions all on the “old” Circuit stage. Dave Landis and Brian Mott were incredible Crumpets in the Sadaris tradition, both giving the role their individual turn. This year David Foster reprises his role at the new Circuit Theatre and again performs in The Memphian Room where the setting is informal and the bar is open. Directed by Dave Landis and co-directed by Irene Crist, Foster is a very human, however, irreverent elf. He shares all of Crumpet’s humiliating, indignant, embarrassing, annoying and down-right mean spirited moments as well as the very funny, poignant, and heart-warming times in Macy’s Santaland. David is all over the room interacting with audience, fellow elves and props. The space allows him to be fluid and spontaneous. If you have never seen “Santaland Diaries” or seen it many times, I would recommend your experiencing David’s performance in this lively cabaret setting. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Santaland Diaries
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 07, 2010
      

      “The Santaland Diaries” came to life in 1992 when David Sadaris read his essay on radio’s NPR Morning Addition. The public fell in love with the sardonic humor which seemed to some to be an... Expand

      “The Santaland Diaries” came to life in 1992 when David Sadaris read his essay on radio’s NPR Morning Addition. The public fell in love with the sardonic humor which seemed to some to be an antidote to a too “HoHoHo” Holiday Season. In 1996, Joe Mantello adapted the essay for the stage and it was performed at The Atlantic Theatre in NYC. Since then it has been a holiday favorite, playing in regional theatres across the country. Playhouse on the Square/Circuit Playhouse has produced the play a number of times. I have seen three previous productions all on the “old” Circuit stage. Dave Landis and Brian Mott were incredible Crumpets in the Sadaris tradition, both giving the role their individual turn. This year David Foster reprises his role at the new Circuit Theatre and again performs in The Memphian Room where the setting is informal and the bar is open. Directed by Dave Landis and co-directed by Irene Crist, Foster is a very human, however, irreverent elf. He shares all of Crumpet’s humiliating, indignant, embarrassing, annoying and down-right mean spirited moments as well as the very funny, poignant, and heart-warming times in Macy’s Santaland. David is all over the room interacting with audience, fellow elves and props. The space allows him to be fluid and spontaneous. If you have never seen “Santaland Diaries” or seen it many times, I would recommend your experiencing David’s performance in this lively cabaret setting. Collapse

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