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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  • 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! ”
  • Cameron Houg:
    10 Jan. 2019
    “ A fun twist on the Grinch tale for a modern generation. This play isn't satisfied to just say "they lived happily ever after" and instead engages with the weird dichotomy between what Christmas is meant to represent and what it is. ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman:
    29 Dec. 2018
    “ Go Gretchen! I love this bold Holiday play
    that is not very nice and has mean things to say
    about happy sheep-families eating meat/buying plastic.
    Quick! Read this today, it is fun and fantastic! ”
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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