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A comedy by David Sedaris
Before he became a best-selling writer and humorist, David Sedaris worked as an Elf at Macy’s during Christmastime. The Santaland Diariesis a brilliant evocation of what a slacker’s Christmas must feel like.
Out of work, our slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle-weary and bitter. Finding consolation in the fact that some of the other elves were television extras on One Life to Live, he grins and bears it, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike.
The Santaland Diaries is a funny, touching — and twisted! — one-man show that takes a weary-eyed look at “the most wonderful time of the year.”
Adapted from the essays he originally wrote and performed on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition in 1992,David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries premiered at the Atlantic Theatre in New York City on Nov. ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Single tickets range between $10 and $22
Special Preview Night Savings!
All adult and senior tickets are $16 on Thursday, Dec. 1 only.
$10 for children (ages 17 and younger)
$8 for college students (with current I.D.)
For Performances after Dec. 1
$22 for adults (ages 18 and older)
$20 for seniors (ages 65 and older) on Thursdays and Sundays only
$10 for children (ages 17 and younger)
$11 for college students (with current I.D.)
Group Discounts
$18 per ticket for groups of 12 to 99
$16 per ticket for group of 100 or larger
Phone: 330-836-2626
Website: http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/the-santaland-diaries-2016-12-01
LOCATION
1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313
PARKING INFO
Free parking on site