All I Want for Christmas is Pizza

by Bethany Dickens Assaf

10 MINUTE: It's the Christmas season again, and as usual Melissa is frantically working on giving her son Jayden the 'perfect' Christmas, complete with the 'perfect' gift. But there's a problem - this year, all Jayden wants for Christmas is pizza. Desperate to continue a tradition of outstanding gift-giving - that has potentially become a bit toxic? - Melissa pushes Jayden until he reveals the true reason for...

10 MINUTE: It's the Christmas season again, and as usual Melissa is frantically working on giving her son Jayden the 'perfect' Christmas, complete with the 'perfect' gift. But there's a problem - this year, all Jayden wants for Christmas is pizza. Desperate to continue a tradition of outstanding gift-giving - that has potentially become a bit toxic? - Melissa pushes Jayden until he reveals the true reason for his unusual request.

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All I Want for Christmas is Pizza

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  • Paul Donnelly: All I Want for Christmas is Pizza by Bethany Dickens Assaf
    “

    Jayden's embrace of a true Christmas spirit proves to be the best gift he can give his stressed out mother. Accepting his authentic wish is the best gift she can give to him. The build to the exchange of these particular gifts is highly amusing as both characters are well-developed and play off each other authentically. Their interaction leads to a very touching conclusion.

    Jayden's embrace of a true Christmas spirit proves to be the best gift he can give his stressed out mother. Accepting his authentic wish is the best gift she can give to him. The build to the exchange of these particular gifts is highly amusing as both characters are well-developed and play off each other authentically. Their interaction leads to a very touching conclusion.

    ”
  • Kate Danley: All I Want for Christmas is Pizza by Bethany Dickens Assaf
    “

    Such a sweet, wonderful short about the true yearning of Christmas. And, seriously, don't we all just want pizza?

    Such a sweet, wonderful short about the true yearning of Christmas. And, seriously, don't we all just want pizza?

    ”
  • RJ Silva: All I Want for Christmas is Pizza by Bethany Dickens Assaf
    “

    Nothing brings me more joy than having an adult learn from the simplicity of how a child thinks, and this script takes it to the next level by ultimately having Jayden help their mom Melissa move on by simply asking for Christmas from Santa. It's sweet, poignant, and jabs that part of the heart where sometimes your kids can still teach you a lesson.

    Nothing brings me more joy than having an adult learn from the simplicity of how a child thinks, and this script takes it to the next level by ultimately having Jayden help their mom Melissa move on by simply asking for Christmas from Santa. It's sweet, poignant, and jabs that part of the heart where sometimes your kids can still teach you a lesson.

    ”

Awards

  • Go Try to PlayWrite Contest
    Kumu Kahua Theatre
    Winner
    2023