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The Midnight Rider

$7.50 – $35.00Price range: $7.50 through $35.00

When Santa’s reindeer are grounded after overeating on chocolate, he’s forced into a unpredictable ride powered by dogs, colliding with Dracula, Superman, and the White House along the way.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Plays, Radio Play Tags: 30-40 Minute Play, Christmas, Comedy, Holiday, Online performance, Radio Play
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Susanne Tenpenny
35 minute comedy
Flexible cast, with as few as 8

Quick! Tune in to the “radio” for a delightful Christmas Eve comedy.
Performed in the style of a classic live radio broadcast, this charming production brings the story to life through voices, music, and live sound effects—inviting audiences to imagine every moment as if they’ve tuned in on Christmas Eve. Travel across starry skies alongside the jolly old man in the red suit… but this year, tradition takes a surprising turn.

When the Midnight Rider arrives with a brand-new mode of transportation, the night is turned upside down with unexpected celebrity encounters and wildly unpredictable chimney landings.

Enhanced by lively, jazz-inspired music, this festive radio play is filled with energy, warmth, and cheer. Audiences are even invited to join the fun, with performers leading the singing of beloved Christmas carols before or after the show. It’s a festive play without being overly traditional.

The show easily welcomes last-minute additions, whether as extra voices, carolers, or sound effects, making it simple to include anyone who wants to be part of the fun.

What they say about the show:

This play is WONDERFUL! Linda B., Senior Center Director

I love this play! Susanne takes us on a whirlwind ride filled with unexpected stops and a surprising array of dynamic characters. I laughed uproariously. I highly recommend it! Reverand S. Bowman

This thoroughly engaging and entertaining production is great for all audiences, bringing together funny and feisty characters in delightful situations! C. Joyce

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playwright

Suanne Tenpenny

genre

Comedy, Holiday & Christmas

run time

30-39 Minutes

men

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

women

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

royalty

$35 per performance

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Perusal Script – Digital, Perusal Script – Hard Copy, Production Script – License to Copy, Production Script – Hard Copy, Classroom Script – License to Copy, Royalty per Performance, Streaming License

cast-size

16

theme

Audience Participation, Christmas, Historical Figures and Famous People, Radio Plays

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