Inflation: A Short Holiday Decoration

by Kate Brennan

10-Minute Holiday Play: Bargain-priced inflatables always adorn the front yard of 46 Winsome Way at Christmastime to spread holiday cheer, but something is different this year. The house across the street is suspiciously dark and there seems to be a new-fangled addition to their group. With the cost of living going up and an eco-friendly alternative, will the inflatables have to do the unthinkable to save their...

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David Lee White: Inflation: A Short Holiday Decoration by Kate Brennan

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A funny, and very poignant, meditation on the melancholy associated with necessary progress. Three Christmas lawn inflatables reflect on why the holidays feel just a little different this year. There are a lot of themes in this quick piece (the lure of nostalgia being the most resonant for me) and lots of sharp, fun dialogue. Production teams will have a lot of fun creating the looks and movements of the characters. If you want to involve a large cast, you’ll have a blast creating the “New Inflatable,” which Brennan wisely leaves to our imagination.

A funny, and very poignant, meditation on the melancholy associated with necessary progress. Three Christmas lawn inflatables reflect on why the holidays feel just a little different this year. There are a lot of themes in this quick piece (the lure of nostalgia being the most resonant for me) and lots of sharp, fun dialogue. Production teams will have a lot of fun creating the looks and movements of the characters. If you want to involve a large cast, you’ll have a blast creating the “New Inflatable,” which Brennan wisely leaves to our imagination.

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Character Information

All characters are front yard holiday inflatables purchased at a discount. Tropical Reindeer has a drink with an umbrella. Casting should have more females. All pronouns are placeholders and can be altered to fit the needs of the production. They are, after all, just lawn inflatables.

Oversized Penguin

first inflatable purchased

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Tropical Reindeer

enthusiastic

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Christmas Dino

too good for this world

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
The New Inflatable

young, cool, hip, motion, lights, sounds, solar-powered, the pinnacle of front yard holiday celebration

Character Age

Teens through 30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s