Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Jamie Gorski

(20)
Productions (133)
Drama/Comedy
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50 - 60 minutes
7 W, 3 M, 7 Any (14-17 actors possible: 7-14 W, 3-10 M)
Set: None.

Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can't find his writer's voice by morning. Even though they don't know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating in the process an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.

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Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can't find his writer's voice by morning. Even though they don't know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating in the process an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 7 W, 3 M, 7 Any (14-17 actors possible: 7-14 W, 3-10 M)
  • Set: None.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-199-7

Production History

DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Smithfield Little Theater
Smithfield, VA United States
 Smithfield Little Theater Smithfield, VA United States
NOV 21, 2024 - DEC 12, 2024
STEAM Middle School
BURLESON, TX United States
 STEAM Middle School BURLESON, TX United States
DEC 07, 2023 - DEC 17, 2023
VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE
BIRMINGHAM, AL United States
 VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE BIRMINGHAM, AL United States
DEC 05, 2023 - DEC 05, 2023
N/A
Castle Rock, CO United States
 N/A Castle Rock, CO United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 02, 2023
Washingtonville CSD
Washingtonville, NY United States
 Washingtonville CSD Washingtonville, NY United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
 Emerald Coast Theatre Company Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
Untitled Pop Up Theatre
Elk City, OK United States
 Untitled Pop Up Theatre Elk City, OK United States
NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
Theatre West
Sun City West, AZ United States
 Theatre West Sun City West, AZ United States
DEC 19, 2022 - DEC 20, 2022
Cox Mill High School
Concord, NC United States
 Cox Mill High School Concord, NC United States
DEC 09, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD United States
 Silver Spring Stage Silver Spring, MD United States
DEC 09, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD United States
 Silver Spring Stage Silver Spring, MD United States
DEC 04, 2022 - DEC 04, 2022
Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts
Berwick, PA United States
 Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts Berwick, PA United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 04, 2022
Saline Area Players
Saline, MI United States
 Saline Area Players Saline, MI United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 11, 2022
Highview Arts Center
LOUISVILLE, KY United States
 Highview Arts Center LOUISVILLE, KY United States
NOV 25, 2022 - NOV 27, 2022
Majestic Players
Pottsville, PA United States
 Majestic Players Pottsville, PA United States
DEC 16, 2021 - DEC 19, 2021
Olean Theatre Workshop
Olean, NY United States
 Olean Theatre Workshop Olean, NY United States
DEC 11, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
Matchbox Childrens Theatre
Austin, MN United States
 Matchbox Childrens Theatre Austin, MN United States
DEC 10, 2021 - DEC 18, 2021
West Hudson Arts & Theater Co.
East Newark, NJ United States
 West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. East Newark, NJ United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 03, 2021
Chisholm Trail Middle School- CTMS Theatre
Rhome, TX United States
 Chisholm Trail Middle School- CTMS Theatre Rhome, TX United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 11, 2021
Starlight Theatricals
Whiteford, MD United States
 Starlight Theatricals Whiteford, MD United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 18, 2021
Bakersfield Community Theatre
Bakersfield, CA United States
 Bakersfield Community Theatre Bakersfield, CA United States
DEC 19, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge
BROOKLYN, NY United States
 The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge BROOKLYN, NY United States
DEC 19, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
Montgomery Area High School Virtuoso
MONTGOMERY, PA United States
 Montgomery Area High School Virtuoso MONTGOMERY, PA United States
DEC 12, 2020 - DEC 19, 2020
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
Stearns, KY United States
 Big South Fork Scenic Railway Stearns, KY United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 05, 2020
New Berlin Eisenhower
New Berlin, WI United States
 New Berlin Eisenhower New Berlin, WI United States
NOV 05, 2020 - DEC 06, 2020
Elkhorn North High School
Omaha, NE United States
 Elkhorn North High School Omaha, NE United States
DEC 17, 2019 - DEC 17, 2019
Riverdale High School
Richland Center, WI United States
 Riverdale High School Richland Center, WI United States
DEC 12, 2019 - DEC 12, 2019
Canyon High School
CANYON, TX United States
 Canyon High School CANYON, TX United States
DEC 11, 2019 - DEC 11, 2019
The Woodlands Christian Academy
The Woodlands, TX United States
 The Woodlands Christian Academy The Woodlands, TX United States
DEC 11, 2019 - DEC 11, 2019
The Woodlands Christian Academy
The Woodlands, TX United States
 The Woodlands Christian Academy The Woodlands, TX United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 06, 2019
Lake Nona Middle School
Ocoee, FL United States
 Lake Nona Middle School Ocoee, FL United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Ridgedale Middle School Theater Club
Florham Park, NJ United States
 Ridgedale Middle School Theater Club Florham Park, NJ United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 08, 2019
The Gallo Center For The Arts
Modesto, CA United States
 The Gallo Center For The Arts Modesto, CA United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 06, 2019
Truett Wilson Middle School
Haslet, TX United States
 Truett Wilson Middle School Haslet, TX United States
NOV 23, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Yamhill Carlton School District Theater Department
Yamhill, OR United States
 Yamhill Carlton School District Theater Department Yamhill, OR United States
NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Yamhill Carlton School District Theater Department
Yamhill, OR United States
 Yamhill Carlton School District Theater Department Yamhill, OR United States
DEC 28, 2018 - DEC 30, 2018
Westminster United Church
Waterloo, ON Canada
 Westminster United Church Waterloo, ON Canada
DEC 21, 2018 - DEC 21, 2018
Desert Foothills Theater
Scottsdale, AZ United States
 Desert Foothills Theater Scottsdale, AZ United States
DEC 13, 2018 - DEC 14, 2018
Marauder Theatre
Wylie, TX United States
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DEC 13, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Artistic Civic Theatre
Dalton, GA United States
 Artistic Civic Theatre Dalton, GA United States
DEC 11, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
WhiteWright Middle School
Whitewright, TX United States
 WhiteWright Middle School Whitewright, TX United States
DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 07, 2018
Page High School
Franklin, TN United States
 Page High School Franklin, TN United States
DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
LaPorte Little Theatre Club
LAPORTE, IN United States
 LaPorte Little Theatre Club LAPORTE, IN United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 06, 2018
Colbert Heights High School Theatre
Tuscumbia, AL United States
 Colbert Heights High School Theatre Tuscumbia, AL United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 06, 2018
Harmony School of Innovation Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX United States
 Harmony School of Innovation Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Seaford High School
Seaford, DE United States
 Seaford High School Seaford, DE United States
DEC 01, 2018 - DEC 18, 2018
McLean 6th Grade Center
Fort Worth, TX United States
 McLean 6th Grade Center Fort Worth, TX United States
NOV 30, 2018 - DEC 09, 2018
Area Community Theatre
Mitchell, SD United States
 Area Community Theatre Mitchell, SD United States
NOV 29, 2018 - DEC 01, 2018
North Whitfield Middle School
Dalton, GA United States
 North Whitfield Middle School Dalton, GA United States
NOV 29, 2018 - DEC 02, 2018
The Three Hills Arts Academy
Three Hills, AB Canada
 The Three Hills Arts Academy Three Hills, AB Canada
NOV 27, 2018 - NOV 28, 2018
Ripon Christian Schools
Ripon, CA United States
 Ripon Christian Schools Ripon, CA United States
NOV 09, 2018 - NOV 18, 2018
Main Street Players Of Boone County
Belvidere, IL United States
 Main Street Players Of Boone County Belvidere, IL United States
DEC 16, 2017 - DEC 16, 2017
Drama Kids Of NWF
Niceville, FL United States
 Drama Kids Of NWF Niceville, FL United States
DEC 15, 2017 - DEC 16, 2017
Drama Class
Arnold, MO United States
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DEC 14, 2017 - DEC 15, 2017
City of Philippi
Philippi, WV United States
 City of Philippi Philippi, WV United States
DEC 12, 2017 - DEC 13, 2017
John Arnalukjuak High School
ARVIAT, NT Canada
 John Arnalukjuak High School ARVIAT, NT Canada
DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
Blairsville High School
Blairsville, PA United States
 Blairsville High School Blairsville, PA United States
DEC 02, 2017 - DEC 10, 2017
Moonlight Players Theatre
Clermont, FL United States
 Moonlight Players Theatre Clermont, FL United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 20, 2017
Pulaski Players
Hawkinsville, GA United States
 Pulaski Players Hawkinsville, GA United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 20, 2017
Schulenburg ISD
SCHULENBURG, TX United States
 Schulenburg ISD SCHULENBURG, TX United States
NOV 30, 2017 - DEC 02, 2017
CCMS Drama Club
Prineville, OR United States
 CCMS Drama Club Prineville, OR United States
NOV 30, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
Waycross Area Community Theatre
Waycross, GA United States
 Waycross Area Community Theatre Waycross, GA United States
NOV 24, 2017 - DEC 03, 2017
McCoy's Grand Theater
Moorefield, WV United States
 McCoy's Grand Theater Moorefield, WV United States
NOV 16, 2017 - NOV 16, 2017
Cypress Palm Middle School
Naples, FL United States
 Cypress Palm Middle School Naples, FL United States
JAN 28, 2017 - JAN 28, 2017
Laurel High School
Laurel, MD United States
 Laurel High School Laurel, MD United States
JAN 27, 2017 - JAN 27, 2017
Laurel High School
Laurel, MD United States
 Laurel High School Laurel, MD United States
DEC 31, 2016 - DEC 31, 2016
Liberty Pines Academy
ST. Johns, FL United States
 Liberty Pines Academy ST. Johns, FL United States
DEC 13, 2016 - DEC 13, 2016
Campobello Gramling School
Greer, SC United States
 Campobello Gramling School Greer, SC United States
DEC 12, 2016 - DEC 12, 2016
St. Thomas More High School
Lafayette, LA United States
 St. Thomas More High School Lafayette, LA United States
DEC 10, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Branson Arts Council
Branson, MO United States
 Branson Arts Council Branson, MO United States
DEC 08, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
Fort Smith Little Theatre
Ft. Smith, AR United States
 Fort Smith Little Theatre Ft. Smith, AR United States
DEC 07, 2016 - DEC 07, 2016
Fort Smith Little Theatre
Greenwood, AR United States
 Fort Smith Little Theatre Greenwood, AR United States
DEC 03, 2016 - DEC 04, 2016
Three Chicks And A Stage
Effingham, IL United States
 Three Chicks And A Stage Effingham, IL United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Oglebay Institute
Wheeling, WV United States
 Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 17, 2016
Gaslight-Baker Theatre
Lockhart, TX United States
 Gaslight-Baker Theatre Lockhart, TX United States
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 15, 2016
Red Level High School
Red Level, AL United States
 Red Level High School Red Level, AL United States
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 04, 2016
Brevard Little Theatre
Brevard, NC United States
 Brevard Little Theatre Brevard, NC United States
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 04, 2016
The CenterStage Players, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH United States
 The CenterStage Players, Inc. Cincinnati, OH United States
NOV 18, 2016 - NOV 20, 2016
Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre
Gladwin, MI United States
 Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre Gladwin, MI United States
NOV 13, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Sands CISD
Ackerly, TX United States
 Sands CISD Ackerly, TX United States
DEC 17, 2015 - DEC 19, 2015
Alaska Fine Arts Academy
Eagle River, AK United States
 Alaska Fine Arts Academy Eagle River, AK United States
DEC 14, 2015 - DEC 17, 2015
St. Mary Secondary School
Hamilton, ON Canada
 St. Mary Secondary School Hamilton, ON Canada
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 06, 2015
Blue Earth Town and Country Players
Blue Earth, MN United States
 Blue Earth Town and Country Players Blue Earth, MN United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 06, 2015
Brinnon COmmunity Theatre
Brinnon, WA United States
 Brinnon COmmunity Theatre Brinnon, WA United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 08, 2015
Entertainment Inc!
Williston, ND United States
 Entertainment Inc! Williston, ND United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 13, 2015
Barre Players Inc
Barre, MA United States
 Barre Players Inc Barre, MA United States
DEC 03, 2015 - DEC 06, 2015
Saline Area Players
Saline, MI United States
 Saline Area Players Saline, MI United States
DEC 19, 2014 - DEC 21, 2014
Bardstown Community Theatre
Bardstown, KY United States
 Bardstown Community Theatre Bardstown, KY United States
DEC 18, 2014 - DEC 21, 2014
Ghostlight Theatre
Surprise, AZ United States
 Ghostlight Theatre Surprise, AZ United States
DEC 16, 2014 - DEC 17, 2014
Piedmont High School
Monroe, NC United States
 Piedmont High School Monroe, NC United States
DEC 11, 2014 - DEC 12, 2014
Western Harnett High School
Lillington, NC United States
 Western Harnett High School Lillington, NC United States
DEC 11, 2014 - DEC 13, 2014
Philip Barbour High School
Philippi, WV United States
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DEC 06, 2014 - DEC 07, 2014
Hudson High School
Hudson, MA United States
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DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 05, 2014
Shaler Area Elementary School
Glenshaw, PA United States
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DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 05, 2014
Saint Jerome School
Weymouth, MA United States
 Saint Jerome School Weymouth, MA United States
DEC 04, 2014 - DEC 07, 2014
Dickson County High School
Dickson, TN United States
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NOV 21, 2014 - NOV 22, 2014
Saxony Lutheran High School
Jackson, MO United States
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NOV 17, 2014 - NOV 17, 2014
Cross Timbers Middle School
Grapevine, TX United States
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MAY 03, 2014 - MAY 03, 2014
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ United States
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DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica , GA United States
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DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
Flathead High School Theatre
Kalispell, MT United States
 Flathead High School Theatre Kalispell, MT United States
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
The Arts Place
Cane Ridge, TN United States
 The Arts Place Cane Ridge, TN United States
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 21, 2013
Stow Players
Stow, OH United States
 Stow Players Stow, OH United States
DEC 12, 2013 - DEC 13, 2013
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, TN United States
 Cleveland High School Cleveland, TN United States
DEC 12, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
Corbin High School
Corbin, KY United States
 Corbin High School Corbin, KY United States
DEC 06, 2013 - DEC 06, 2013
Albert Gallatin High School
Uniontown, PA United States
 Albert Gallatin High School Uniontown, PA United States
DEC 06, 2013 - DEC 08, 2013
Canton Community Theatre
Canton, MA United States
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DEC 05, 2013 - DEC 15, 2013
East Valley Children's Theatre
Mesa, AZ United States
 East Valley Children's Theatre Mesa, AZ United States
NOV 23, 2013 - DEC 08, 2013
Parker Arts Council
Parker, CO United States
 Parker Arts Council Parker, CO United States
NOV 21, 2013 - NOV 24, 2013
STAGE-M
Big Rapids, MI United States
 STAGE-M Big Rapids, MI United States
NOV 20, 2013 - NOV 23, 2013
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States
 Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States
NOV 10, 2013 - NOV 10, 2013
Martin Community Players
Williamston, NC United States
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SEP 09, 2013 - SEP 10, 2013
Thingamajig Theatre Company
pagosa springs, CO United States
 Thingamajig Theatre Company pagosa springs, CO United States
DEC 20, 2012 - DEC 20, 2012
Cayley Colony School
Cayley, AB United States
 Cayley Colony School Cayley, AB United States
DEC 18, 2012 - DEC 20, 2012
Windy Ridge School
Orlando, FL United States
 Windy Ridge School Orlando, FL United States
DEC 08, 2012 - DEC 09, 2012
Nevada Parks And Recreation
Nevada, IA United States
 Nevada Parks And Recreation Nevada, IA United States
DEC 06, 2012 - DEC 09, 2012
Stage Left Theater Company
Myrtle Beach, SC United States
 Stage Left Theater Company Myrtle Beach, SC United States
NOV 30, 2012 - DEC 02, 2012
Forest City Regional Drama Club
Forest City, PA United States
 Forest City Regional Drama Club Forest City, PA United States
NOV 30, 2012 - DEC 02, 2012
The Historic Ashland Theatre
Ashland, AL United States
 The Historic Ashland Theatre Ashland, AL United States
NOV 29, 2012 - NOV 30, 2012
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Pendleton, IN United States
 Pendleton Heights Middle School Pendleton, IN United States
DEC 23, 2011 - DEC 23, 2011
Dakota Radio Group
Mobridge, SD United States
 Dakota Radio Group Mobridge, SD United States
DEC 09, 2011 - DEC 10, 2011
Marvin Ridge Middle School
Waxhaw, NC United States
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DEC 08, 2011 - DEC 09, 2011
Tidwell Middle School
Roanke, TX United States
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DEC 02, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
Clinton, IA United States
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DEC 01, 2011 - DEC 08, 2011
8th Grade Jemison High School
Jemison, AL United States
 8th Grade Jemison High School Jemison, AL United States
NOV 11, 2011 - DEC 09, 2011
Chadron High School
Chadron, NE United States
 Chadron High School Chadron, NE United States
DEC 16, 2010 - DEC 18, 2010
Warren Tech Theater
Washington, NJ United States
 Warren Tech Theater Washington, NJ United States
DEC 12, 2010 - DEC 13, 2010
Pizitiz Middle School
Vestavia HIlls, AL United States
 Pizitiz Middle School Vestavia HIlls, AL United States
DEC 09, 2010 - DEC 09, 2010
St. Alphonsus School
Los Angeles CA., CA United States
 St. Alphonsus School Los Angeles CA., CA United States
NOV 19, 2010 - NOV 20, 2010
Manchester Middle School
Richmond, VA United States
 Manchester Middle School Richmond, VA United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 05, 2009
White Mountains Regional High School
Whitefield, NH United States
 White Mountains Regional High School Whitefield, NH United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 05, 2009
West Mifflin Area High School
West Mifflin, PA United States
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DEC 17, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008
C.W. Stanford Middle School
Hillsborough, NC United States
 C.W. Stanford Middle School Hillsborough, NC United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Smithfield Little Theater
Smithfield, VA United States
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