How Gretchen Stole Christmas by Rachel Bublitz

TEN MINUTE: A Seuss-inspired Christmas comedy about a teenage runaway and her selfish return home for the holidays.
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How Gretchen Stole Christmas

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  • Susan Middaugh:
    23 Dec. 2020
    “ One small act of kindness on her younger sister's part helps to change Gretchen the Grinch's mind about torching her family's Christmas celebration as well as the all the falalalala that goes with it. Also liked the narrator's rhymes and commentary, a welcome counterpoint to Clement Moore. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    3 Jul. 2020
    “ An absolutely hilarious and relatable story of the modern day family Grinch. Fantastic! ”
  • Lainie Vansant:
    28 Dec. 2019
    “ Bublitz balances theatricality and goofiness with heartfelt connection between her characters in this fun holiday piece. It would make a great addition to short holiday festivals! ”
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Character Information

  • Gretchen
    17,
    Female
    Huge bright hair, lots of facial piercing. All the teenage angst.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Sister
    15
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Mother
    40's to 50's,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Father
    40's to 50's
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Narrator
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender