A Visit from Santa Claus

by Kyle Walker

[CHRISTMAS TIME TRAVEL/FANTASY ADVENTURE, ONE ACT FULL LENGTH W/ OPTIONAL INTERMISSION]
When Natalie and her family come home to spend Christmas with her parents, she is welcomed by all of the memories of Christmas past. But when her past begins to haunt her, she is paid a visit by the jolly man himself, Santa Claus! This fun, heart-warming journey takes Natalie through her past and into her imagination...

[CHRISTMAS TIME TRAVEL/FANTASY ADVENTURE, ONE ACT FULL LENGTH W/ OPTIONAL INTERMISSION]
When Natalie and her family come home to spend Christmas with her parents, she is welcomed by all of the memories of Christmas past. But when her past begins to haunt her, she is paid a visit by the jolly man himself, Santa Claus! This fun, heart-warming journey takes Natalie through her past and into her imagination, revealing the magic of Christmas and the true meaning of Santa Claus.

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  • Diane Fleeks: A Visit from Santa Claus by Kyle Walker
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    I directed “A Visit From Santa Clause” at Valdez Theatre Conference (2024). It is a rich and vibrant world where reality transforms into the world of memories and toys become magical, while a fractured relationship mends. Just in time! Highly recommend this for companies looking to add another play in their winter holiday show rotation.

    I directed “A Visit From Santa Clause” at Valdez Theatre Conference (2024). It is a rich and vibrant world where reality transforms into the world of memories and toys become magical, while a fractured relationship mends. Just in time! Highly recommend this for companies looking to add another play in their winter holiday show rotation.

    ”
  • Tom Erb: A Visit from Santa Claus by Kyle Walker
    “

    What a magical holiday delight, "A Visit from Santa Claus" breathes new life into cherished Christmas traditions. This enchanting play skillfully brings together past and present, reality and imagination, delivering a passionate exploration of family, forgiveness, and the enduring power of belief. Kyle Walker's script shines brightly with its clever blend of humor and heart, captivating characters, and imaginative storytelling. As a fan of Mr. Clause, I found this to be a seamless transition between time periods and realities of holiday wonder. A must-read, it is a touching script that reminds...

    What a magical holiday delight, "A Visit from Santa Claus" breathes new life into cherished Christmas traditions. This enchanting play skillfully brings together past and present, reality and imagination, delivering a passionate exploration of family, forgiveness, and the enduring power of belief. Kyle Walker's script shines brightly with its clever blend of humor and heart, captivating characters, and imaginative storytelling. As a fan of Mr. Clause, I found this to be a seamless transition between time periods and realities of holiday wonder. A must-read, it is a touching script that reminds us of the true magic of Christmas.

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  • Tom Moran: A Visit from Santa Claus by Kyle Walker
    “

    An interesting mix of light family drama, Dickensian holiday self-reflection, and some traditional Santa tropes, "Visit" is something of a grand tour through the holiday, structured around an homage to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Guaranteed to generate a warm fuzzy for anyone with a fondness for the Christmas season, and to generate some laughs and smiles along the way.

    An interesting mix of light family drama, Dickensian holiday self-reflection, and some traditional Santa tropes, "Visit" is something of a grand tour through the holiday, structured around an homage to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Guaranteed to generate a warm fuzzy for anyone with a fondness for the Christmas season, and to generate some laughs and smiles along the way.

    ”
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Character Information

The play is written for a 10-person cast, but there are 26 possible roles, plus an ensemble. The “Shadow” or past versions of the characters can be played by the same base-actor or by age-appropriate actors. Suggested casting breakdowns are provided in the script. Many characters can be gender/color-blind cast. Change pronouns as needed.
  • WOOD NYMPHS
  • JESSICA, AGE 14-16
    Natalie’s sister – high school student, still lover of sarcasm.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CLARK, LATE 20S
    Natalie’s husband – goofy and loving, full of laughter.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • NATALIE, LATE 20S
    wife, daughter, expectant mother – caring and imaginative, fearful of the future.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • GEORGE, AGE 50S
    Natalie’s father – close to retirement history professor, still very long-winded
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • DORIS, AGE 50S
    Natalie’s mother – loving and spunky, wears emotions on her sleeve even more.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CLARK, EARLY 20S
    Natalie’s boyfriend – goofy and loving, full of laughter.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • NATALIE, EARLY 20S
    girlfriend, daughter – caring and imaginative, excited for the future.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DORIS, AGE 30S
    Natalie’s mother – loving and spunky, still wears emotions on her sleeve.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • GEORGE, AGE 30S
    Natalie’s father – a youthful history professor, still long-winded.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • ACTION JOE
    Ageless, a partially sun-bleached action figure - caked with sand.
    Any Age
  • TD BEAR
    Ageless, a teddy bear whose soft fur has grown coarse and dusty from the years.
    Any Age
  • PLUM
    Ageless, a delicate, airy Sugar Plum Fairy - has a broken wing.
    Any Age
  • JESSICA, AGE 7
    7, Natalie’s sister – a lover of sarcasm in training.
    5-8
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • NATALIE
    wife, mother and daughter – imaginative and caring but haunted by her past
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • THE ORC ARMY
    more of Santa’s sworn enemies – an army of ugly, hairy, dimwits
  • PRINCESS NATTIE
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CORC THE ORC
    Ageless, Santa’s other sworn enemy – ugly, hairy, just as dimwitted
  • TORC THE ORC
    Santa’s sworn enemy – ugly, hairy, dimwitted.
  • OOGA
    Ageless, Santa’s helper elf – stern, grumpy, party-pooper
  • EEGA
    Ageless, Santa’s helper elf – sensible, intelligent, peacekeeper
  • IDA
    Ageless, Santa’s helper elf – excitable, needy, childish
  • SANTA CLAUS
    mysterious and magical gift giver – covered in fur, singed with soot
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • JESSICA “JESS”
    Natalie’s sister – grad student – lover of sarcasm
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DORIS
    Natalie’s mother – loving and spunky but wears her emotions on her sleeve
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • GEORGE
    Natalie’s father – retired History professor – humorous and long-winded
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • KATE
    Natalie and Clark’s daughter – precocious and snarky
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CLARK
    Natalie’s husband – goofy and loving, full of laughter
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theater Conference, 2024
  • Reading, Dramatist Guild’s End of Play Virtual Table Readings, 2024

Production History

  • Community Theater, The University Wits Theatrical Company, 2017