The Last Noel

The Last Noel by Jon Herbert

SHORT DRAMEDY: Nick Kringle (Santa Claus) is a signatory for The Big Seven, a council of oligarchs, serving their corrupt agenda for world dominance. Early Chiristmas morning, Nick is visited by a young activist named Jesus (yes, that Jesus), who tries to enlist him in restoring peace and balance in the world by opposing The Big Seven's agenda and ending Christmas.

SHORT DRAMEDY: Nick Kringle (Santa Claus) is a signatory for The Big Seven, a council of oligarchs, serving their corrupt agenda for world dominance. Early Chiristmas morning, Nick is visited by a young activist named Jesus (yes, that Jesus), who tries to enlist him in restoring peace and balance in the world by opposing The Big Seven's agenda and ending Christmas.

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The Last Noel

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  • Kristi Good: The Last Noel The Last Noel by Jon Herbert
    “

    Herbert facilitates an unlikely meeting to great effect while raising deep moral and philosophical questions. This 10-Minute gem deftly presents you with characters you thought you already knew and uses razor-sharp wit to make you seriously question whose side you would take in the War on Christmas.

    Herbert facilitates an unlikely meeting to great effect while raising deep moral and philosophical questions. This 10-Minute gem deftly presents you with characters you thought you already knew and uses razor-sharp wit to make you seriously question whose side you would take in the War on Christmas.

    ”

Character Information

  • Nick Kringle
    Santa Claus, 40s-70s, sharply dressed; cool and efficient; greedy and ruthless.
    40s-70s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jax
    a bartender; mid-twenties; knows what's up; an old soul; any race; any gender
    20s-30s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
  • Jesus Christ
    Son of God; early 30s; dressed casually in jeans and a t-shirt; person of color; any gender
    30s
    BIPOC
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American

Development History

  • Reading, Mid America Theatre Conference, 2025