PERUSAL SCRIPT
Claus-trophobia: The Santa Effect, A Small Cast Christmas Musical
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The interview of the century is a go—if the anchorman can stay conscious.
YMI News anchor Dennis Doanahow has the scoop of a lifetime: an exclusive with Santa Claus. There’s just one problem. Dennis has developed a severe case of “Claus-trophobia,” passing out cold the moment he sees a red suit. Accompanied by his skeptical co-anchor Sheila Blabberman, Dennis heads to the North Pole for a hilarious holiday mission involving giant elves, shoe-obsessed Mrs Claus, and a cure that only Santa could dream up.
Part of the YMI News Series—check out our other adventures featuring our favorite news station!
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Synopsis
Dennis Doanahow, YMI News anchorman, has landed the interview of the century. Santa! He’s been invited to the North Pole to interview… Santa!
But his co-anchor, Sheila Blabberman, won’t stand for Dennis being able to get the interview of the century on his own. She insists on going with him. Only problem?… Sheila is Jewish and really doesn’t get the whole Christmas thing.
While trekking the arctic tundra, they meet up with Blitzen who was sent to escort them the rest of the way to Santa’s workshop. However, once Dennis realizes he’s almost there, he suddenly hyperventilates and passes out cold. Oh no! Dennis has developed a case of Claus-trophobia!
Claus-trophobia (definition) – Over exuberance, panic, and fear of actually meeting Santa causing hyperventilation and loss of consciousness.
In other words, Dennis will never be able to get the interview of the century because every time he sees Santa he blacks out instantly. They’re going to have to figure out the cause of his illness in order to solve it. But remember, Santa can solve anything because, after all, he is Santa!
Oddly enough, while all this is going on, Sheila forms a real bond with Mrs. Claus over the subjects of shoes, chocolate, and re-gifting after which she and Santa get to know each other after bringing jewelry into the conversation.
But, the problem still remains. How are we going to keep Dennis conscious long enough to get the interview with Santa, and what’s causing his problem to begin with?
Then, with the help of Blitzen, Santa comes up with a great way to fix everything.
Of course, there are the occasional convoluted explanations of life and such by the lovable Mrs. Claus. And we mustn’t forget our three unusual elves; Ralph, the six foot tall elf manager, Bella, our elderly but spry lady elf and, The New Kid, a twelve year old little girl.
And, in the end, Dennis finally gets his interview, Sheila and Dennis actually become friends, and 150 puppies get delivered on Christmas Eve.
What could be bad?
Cast of Characters
- DENNIS DOANAHOW – Male – YMI News Anchor.
- SHEILA BLABBERMAN – Female – YMI News Anchor.
- BLITZEN – Santa’s Glitzy Reindeer.
- RALPH – The Elf Manager (6 ft. Tall)
- BELLA – Short elderly lady elf.
- THE NEW KID – 12 year old little girl elf.
- SANTA – Himself.
- MRS. CLAUS – Loveable, sweet woman with a high pitched voice, very “Gracie Allen”-esk.
Music
These are preliminary vocal demo’s for sample purposes only, these are not the final music files you will receive to perform the show.
I’m A Woman:
Reindeer Honor Society:
Re-Gifting:
Life Is Better With A Friend:
Bring On The Glitz:
Makin’ Toys and Christmas Stuff:
I’m All Up A Tree About Christmas:
That’s Why He’s Santa and We’re Not:
Home Never Looked So Good:
Deliver A Little Christmas Spirit:
Script Sample
Production/Director Notes
SETS
- An Arctic Snow Storm.
- The interior of Santa’s residence.
- Santa’s Workshop
COSTUMES
Santa wears his Santa pants, boots, a long-sleeved grey T-shirt and suspenders throughout the show. For the last scene, he comes out fully dressed and ready to “take off”.
Mrs. Claus and the elves are self-explanatory.
As for the reindeer (CUPID), you can use reindeer costumes but, we encourage a bit of creativity.
CPUID – Leather Biker Jacket with “Sons of” in the top rocker and “The North Pole” in the bottom rocker with some sort of art around a red and white striped pole (The North Pole), with Jeans and a very fake looking set of antlers that have a strap going under his chin..
The Director should feel free to contact TLC Scripts any time in order to speak with the authors regarding any questions or to request any needed changes.
Materials Package
Your all-inclusive digital materials package includes:
- Digital Script: An authorized PDF for you to share with your cast and crew or print for rehearsals.
- The “Press Play” System: A single zipped folder containing all sound effects, scene change music, intermission tracks, and pre-show music.
- Piano Vocal Score Book: Provided as a digital PDF for your musical director and accompanist.
- Marketing Kit: Ready-to-use templates to help you promote your production (available for most titles).
- Production Media: Any integrated video elements created specifically for this show (available on select titles).
Note: Full orchestrations for live ensembles are available for an additional fee. Contact us for details.
