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The Santaland Diaries
by David Sedaris
Nov. 28–Dec. 20, 2008
Johnson Theater, TPAC
The Santaland Diaries
This hilarious one-man show has been one of Tennessee Rep’s most oft-asked-for holiday productions. Out of work, our slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the seasonal crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle weary and bitter. Taking consolation in the fact that some of the other elves were television extras on One Life to Live, he grins and bears it, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike.
“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
Celebrity Cameo Appearances in The Santaland Diaries
Celebrity guests will appear as “frazzled holiday shoppers.” Be sure to see you favorite celebrity!
Appearances by date:
- Wed. Dec. 3, 6:30 PM – Katie Cook (host “CMT Insider” on CMT)
- Fri., Dec. 5, 7:30 PM – Patrick Waller and Bobby Wyckoff (NCT’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
- Sat., Dec. 6, 2:30 PM – Matthew Carlton and Barry Scott (Writers’ Stage’s Stuff)
- Sat., Dec. 6, 7:30 PM – John Dwyer (Anchor, WKRN News 2)
- Tues., Dec. 9, 6:30 PM – Martha Wilkinson and Lane Davies (Tennessee Rep’s Sweeney Todd)
- Wed., Dec. 10, 6:30 PM – Heather Byrd (Entertainment Reporter, Tennessean/MetroMiz)
- Thurs., Dec. 11, 6:30 PM – Laurel Creech (Lightning 100/Team Green)
- Fri., Dec. 12, 7:30 PM – Brad Schmitt (Entertainment Reporter, WKRN News 2)
- Sat., Dec. 13, 2:30 PM – Diane Neighbors (Vice Mayor, Nashville)
- Tues., Dec. 16, 6:30 PM – Lelan Statom (Host of “Talk of the Town,” Channel 5 News)
- Wed., Dec. 17, 6:30 PM – Katherine Trammel (First Night Auction Winner)
- Thurs., Dec. 18, 6:30 PM – Saucy Sisters (Authors and WLAC Radio Talk Show Hosts)
- Fri., Dec. 19, 7:30 PM – Kevin Klein (Defenseman, Nashville Predators)
- Sat., Dec. 20, 2:30 PM – Kendra May (First Night Auction Winner)
- Sat., Dec. 20, 7:30 PM – A Very Special Surprise from Tennessee Repertory Theatre
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- Regular Season Shows
- Special Holiday Show
- Special Events
- Meet and Greet the Cast
- Tennessee Rep InDepth
- Talk Back
- Tennessee Rep UNclassified