It is Christmas Eve, 1939 and America is in the grasp of the Great Depression. Mysterious shadows have appeared over the city spreading grief and hardship. People have begun to fight and quarrel among themselves all brought on by the evil shadows. Ill will spreads throughout the country and because of it Santa Claus has canceled Christmas. It is up to two children to save Christmas by defeating the shadows and place the true nature of Christmas back into the hearts and minds of people everywhere. The play, written by one of the most esteemed children's theatre playwrights, has been hailed as "ground breaking." Originally produced by Federal Theatre Project, A Letter to Santa Claus is an inspiring and moving play. Published by Classic Youth Plays, preserving the best in innovative children and youth theatre including plays that broke new ground, pioneering playwrights, and plays that have stood the test of time.
- ISBN10 1304380785
- ISBN13 9781304380784
- Publish Date 26 October 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 March 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 34
- Language English