What are People Saying About it?

Key Quotes:

"The Santaland Diaries is perfect for anyone looking for laughs. And if you consider yourself a bit of Grinch, chances are good you’ll enjoy it, too."

"I forgot it was theater....made me feel as though a good friend was recounting a horrifyingly hilarious life experience"
--Ben Walters, ExperienceColumbus.com

"A delightfully thorny account of working as a Yuletide elf at Macy's. Priceless
observations, both outrageous and subtle. Destined to hold a place in the annals of
American humor writing."
--New York Times

Who’s the Playwright?

David Sedaris
Adapted for the Stage by Joe Mantello

David Sedaris is a bestselling author, humorist, comedian and radio contributor. He first became publicly recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay The Santaland Diaries. His collections of essays and short stories have all become New York Times best sellers, collectively selling more than seven million copies. Much of his humor, including The Santaland Diaries, is autobiographical and concerns his family life, middle class upbringing in Raleigh, North Carolina, various jobs and his education. His body of work includes Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames. In 2006 and 2007, Sedaris made sold-out appearances at the Palace Theatre in downtown Columbus.

Where Can I Find More Info?

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