The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston

by John Minigan

ONE-ACT: Over the course of 63 years, multiple generations of an Italian immigrant family take a Christmas car ride through time and place on their way to becoming an American family. A one-act in the style of Thornton Wilder.

First Place/Honegger Prize, Firehouse Theatre New Works Contest, 2015

ONE-ACT: Over the course of 63 years, multiple generations of an Italian immigrant family take a Christmas car ride through time and place on their way to becoming an American family. A one-act in the style of Thornton Wilder.

First Place/Honegger Prize, Firehouse Theatre New Works Contest, 2015

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  • Morey Norkin: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    What a lovely journey it is. As we follow the Gallo family over decades we see characters grow, some sadly depart, others join, and we share some laughs and tears. It could be the story of anyone’s family, which makes it so relatable and so moving. Excellent choice for the holidays or any other time of the year.

    What a lovely journey it is. As we follow the Gallo family over decades we see characters grow, some sadly depart, others join, and we share some laughs and tears. It could be the story of anyone’s family, which makes it so relatable and so moving. Excellent choice for the holidays or any other time of the year.

    ”
  • Damara Ortis: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    Felt raw and real. I loved the characters, it all felt very wholesome!

    Felt raw and real. I loved the characters, it all felt very wholesome!

    ”
  • Emilio Amaya: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    A really sweet story that brings a feeling of comfort.

    A really sweet story that brings a feeling of comfort.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Firehouse Theatre, Newburyport, MA, 2015
  • Reading, Play With Your Food, 4C Series, Barnstable, MA, 2015

Production History

  • Community Theater, Merely Players, 2022
  • Professional, Possibilities Theatre Company, 2020

Awards

  • Honegger Prize
    Firehouse Center for the Arts New Works Festival
    Winner
    2015