Naughty or Nice

by James Kelsey Nelson

(SHORT) Santa Claus and the holiday goat-demon Krampus accidentally arrive at the same house on Christmas Eve. Their argument over the fate of the children reaches a stalemate, so they bring in the household’s Elf on a Shelf to serve as a witness. Will the poor Rogers children be deemed naughty or nice?

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Kyle Walker: Naughty or Nice by James Kelsey Nelson

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I have always enjoyed exploring the darker sides of Christmas and James Kelsey Nelson hit the Krampus on the head with this one! A hilarious, cynical, yet sincere look at the twin sides of good and evil. I got to see it at the FRIGID New York Play Reading in December 2024 and have since made sure to never pull my cat's tail.

I have always enjoyed exploring the darker sides of Christmas and James Kelsey Nelson hit the Krampus on the head with this one! A hilarious, cynical, yet sincere look at the twin sides of good and evil. I got to see it at the FRIGID New York Play Reading in December 2024 and have since made sure to never pull my cat's tail.

”
Liam Castellan: Naughty or Nice by James Kelsey Nelson

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The inevitable clash of good and evil gets a candy-cane twist. Very fun, with an ending that is equal parts satisfying and surprising.

The inevitable clash of good and evil gets a candy-cane twist. Very fun, with an ending that is equal parts satisfying and surprising.

”

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Santa

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Krampus

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Buttercup

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Production History

Type Professional, Organization FRIGID New York, Year 2024