Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) presents the slyly subersive, THE SANTALAND DIARIES by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello. Mantello's adaptation of snap-witted American essayist David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES is a true and humorous account of Sedaris' sting working as "Crumpet the Elf" in Macy's department shore during the busy holiday season. This one-man show recounts, in inglorious detail, Sedaris' uproarious misgivings and misadventures as only he can tell them. Last season's production of THE SANTALAND DIARIES completely sold out prior to opening, so CityRep encourages patrons to reserve their seats now.
Starring in the CityRep production once again is Shawn Churchman. Mr Churchman has previously played this role to audience and critical acclaim at Wichita's Stage One Theatre. Mr. Churchman is on the faculty of the School of Music Theatre at the University of Oklahoma. He has worked with CityRep previously, directing the CityRep hits LITTLE ME, THE BIG BANG and THE 39 STEPS. Mr. Churchman has performed off-Broadway, as a soloist at Lincoln Center and at Carnegie Hall, and at regional theatres across the country. He was a cast member of one of the first companies of FOREVER PLAID.David Sedaris was first publicly recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay "SantaLand Diaries". He published his first collection of essays and short stories, Barrel Fever, in 1994. Each of his five subsequent essay collections, Naked (1997), Holidays on Ice (1997), Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000), Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (2004), and When You Are Engulfed in Flames (2008), have become New York Times Best Sellers. As of 2008, his books have collectively sold seven million copies.
CityRep Artistic Associate Michael Jones will direct the production. Set Design is by Josh Cain, Lighting Design is by John Fowler, Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek, Sound Design by Will Burns, and Properties Design by Josh Cain.THE SANTALAND DIARIES will play in the CitySpace Theatre at the Civic Center Music Hall at 201 N. Walker in downtown Oklahoma City. Previews begin on Thursday, December 16 at 8:00 pm, with a second preview on Friday, December 17 at 8:00 pm, and a matinee preview on Saturday, December 18 at 4:00 pm. The Opening Night is Saturday, December 18 at 8:00 pm and the production runs for seven performances through Wednesday, December 22 at 8:00 pm..Tickets are $8 (Student Rush Tickets), $15 (groups of ten or more), $25 (matinees) and $30 (evening performances), and may be purchased by calling the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office at 405.297.2264 or 1.800.364.7111. Tickets may be purchased online through the CityRep website at www.cityrep.com, or through the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office website at www.okcciviccenter.org. CityRep FlexPass reservations and purchases can be made by calling the CityRep Ticket Hotline at 405.848.3761. THE SANTALAND DIARIES is supported by Season Sponsors the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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