Santa Noir: A Ten-Minute Play

by James McLindon

Santa pauses on his rounds for a snack … and comes face-to-face with his darkest secret.

Santa pauses on his rounds for a snack … and comes face-to-face with his darkest secret.

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Santa Noir: A Ten-Minute Play

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  • Christopher Plumridge: Santa Noir: A Ten-Minute Play by James McLindon
    “

    Aw the perfect adult Christmas Noir! Dark and moody as any noir should be,this Christmas night a rather unexpected story emerges to reveal a very different side of the big man and his presents.
    Is this naughty or nice? I'd say both. But check it out for yourself, it's perfect!

    Aw the perfect adult Christmas Noir! Dark and moody as any noir should be,this Christmas night a rather unexpected story emerges to reveal a very different side of the big man and his presents.
    Is this naughty or nice? I'd say both. But check it out for yourself, it's perfect!

    ”
  • Lee R. Lawing: Santa Noir: A Ten-Minute Play by James McLindon
    “

    Saw this play read wonderfully on Tiny Theatre. Father/daughter relationship are alway hard, but the twist of it being Santa's daughter was a lot of fun.

    Saw this play read wonderfully on Tiny Theatre. Father/daughter relationship are alway hard, but the twist of it being Santa's daughter was a lot of fun.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Santa Noir: A Ten-Minute Play by James McLindon
    “

    An original and meaningful holiday play as we join Santa and his daughter as they work through the past. Well done.

    An original and meaningful holiday play as we join Santa and his daughter as they work through the past. Well done.

    ”

Character Information

SANTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AN ANCIENT ELF

NOELLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

DONNA . . . . . AN ENTICING WOMAN, MID-TWENTIES to MID-THIRTIES

A note about casting: actors can be any race, and race-blind casting of this play is encouraged
  • Santa Clause
    Tired and full of regrets.
    Ancient
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Noelle
    A goth, full of snark, pain, and questions.
    Around 18
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Donna
    A seductive woman who knows what she wants and how to get it.
    Mid-20s to mid-30s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, PlayZoomers, 2022
  • Professional, KrisP. Productions Once Upon A Christmas Festival, Hong Kong, 2020