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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  • Bridget Ndogo: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    Really beautiful story. It made me think about the passage of time and how much can change, especially during such a nostalgic time like Christmas.

    Really beautiful story. It made me think about the passage of time and how much can change, especially during such a nostalgic time like Christmas.

    ”
  • Brynn Chavez: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    Incredibly heartwarming and a creative concept! I love the messages and themes, and it's a great read for the holiday season!

    Incredibly heartwarming and a creative concept! I love the messages and themes, and it's a great read for the holiday season!

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    “

    This one act following a family through 6 decades manages to feel both epic, as it covers multiple generations, and intimate, as it takes place entirely inside a car. Another paradox it pulls off is the universality within the specificity of these characters and the details of their lives. Small and large, specific and universal, the fabulous dialogue takes you on a touching journey through time and Christmases. I love it!

    This one act following a family through 6 decades manages to feel both epic, as it covers multiple generations, and intimate, as it takes place entirely inside a car. Another paradox it pulls off is the universality within the specificity of these characters and the details of their lives. Small and large, specific and universal, the fabulous dialogue takes you on a touching journey through time and Christmases. I love it!

    ”
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2W, 2M
Carlo, M, ages from small boy to old man
Alfonso/Joe/Little Al, M, plays various ages
Gemma/Carol Ann, W, plays various ages
Rosalia/Elenora/Susan, W, plays various ages

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