YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA
cLAUS
Play Synopsis
Inspired by a simple, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. Virginia wondered and wrote: "Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?" Ed Mitchell, the Sun's editor, gives the assignment of answering Virginia's letter to Frank Church who, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve, was the Sun's best and most dependable reporter. Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old, magically reaffirming life's highest beauty and joy—"the eternal light with which childhood fills the world."
Written by Andrew J. Fenady
Based on the teleplay by Val DeCrow and Andrew J. Fenady
"Yes Virginia there is a Santa Clause" is presented by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing - https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/
Written by Andrew J. Fenady
Based on the teleplay by Val DeCrow and Andrew J. Fenady
"Yes Virginia there is a Santa Clause" is presented by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing - https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/
Message From Our Directing Team
“A big thank you to the cast and crew of "Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus". It was a wonderful few months of rehearsals and a great run at the Fergus Grand Theatre. A special thank you to Jerry Van Esch who came in at the last minute to assist with lights and sound. Happy holidays to everyone and have a much deserved rest.”
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EILEEN MCLAUGHLIN
Stage Manager |
Jennifer Roeder
Co-Assistant Director |
