Main Stage Show: The Gift of the Magi

Main Stage Show: The Gift of the Magi
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
Robert Shackleton Playhouse
405 Lafayette Street
609-770-8311

The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story

By Marisa Smith
Directed by Roy Steinberg

Using O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," a short story set in Victorian times, this modern adaptation updates the tale of love and sacrifice to the modern day. O. Henry wrote about disadvantaged young people living in New York City. In this version, Lucia and Rocky are a young married couple living in the city who love each other very much though they have different ideas of what to spend money on for this Christmas. Rocky would like to go cross country on his motorcycle and Lucia wants to save for the down payment on a house. When a baby comes into the picture, everything changes. This is a play celebrating love and sacrifice. Told with heart and humor, this play is a real holiday treat.

Age Guide: 13+

Running Time: 90 Minutes, No Intermission

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