LADY M'S CHRISTMAS

by Monica Cross

[One-Act Christmas Comedy]
It's Christmas in Dunsinane, and Mac and Lady are celebrating their first (and only?) Christmas as King and Queen. But Mac can't seem to get a pesky ghost to leave him alone, and in a desperate attempt at normalcy, Lady M has decided to through a feast on Christmas Eve. The whole castle is buzzing, but is it with Christmas cheer?

[One-Act Christmas Comedy]
It's Christmas in Dunsinane, and Mac and Lady are celebrating their first (and only?) Christmas as King and Queen. But Mac can't seem to get a pesky ghost to leave him alone, and in a desperate attempt at normalcy, Lady M has decided to through a feast on Christmas Eve. The whole castle is buzzing, but is it with Christmas cheer?

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  • Morey Norkin: LADY M'S CHRISTMAS by Monica Cross
    “

    Brilliant premise brought to hysterically funny fruition. A wonderful Christmas treat for the Shakespeare lovers among us. I feel certain the Bard would approve.

    Brilliant premise brought to hysterically funny fruition. A wonderful Christmas treat for the Shakespeare lovers among us. I feel certain the Bard would approve.

    ”
  • Lana Scott Stringer: LADY M'S CHRISTMAS by Monica Cross
    “

    This absurd and funny play is in playful conversation with the original source material, and through the blood and guts, arrives at a surprisingly heartwarming conclusion about the true meaning of Christmas.

    This absurd and funny play is in playful conversation with the original source material, and through the blood and guts, arrives at a surprisingly heartwarming conclusion about the true meaning of Christmas.

    ”
  • Bethany Dickens Assaf: LADY M'S CHRISTMAS by Monica Cross
    “

    A delicious holiday treat, particularly for those of us who love Shakespeare! Cross has imbued an ingenious premise with witty fun and clever references to the Scottish play - Mac entering to the horror of a tree in his castle was a particular favorite of mine. This play is sure to get big laughs and will be an audience favorite in any festival.

    A delicious holiday treat, particularly for those of us who love Shakespeare! Cross has imbued an ingenious premise with witty fun and clever references to the Scottish play - Mac entering to the horror of a tree in his castle was a particular favorite of mine. This play is sure to get big laughs and will be an audience favorite in any festival.

    ”
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Lady M, Mac, and Banquo should be of similar ages. Iona can be any age.
All characters are Scottish, but that does not imply that they are white. Nor is it necessary to use Scottish ascents in performance.

Note on casting:
I believe in and support the use of identity conscious casting in an expansive and intersectional way throughout my work. I expect racial, ethnic, gender, ability, and size diversity in the casting choices used to produce this play.

Production History

  • Fringe, American Shakespeare Center (Blackfriars Conference) , 2023