The Gift of the Magi at Chill Bucket Productions

The Gift of the Magi - Dec. 15-26, 2020This holiday season, experience the twelve days of Christmas with twelve opportunities to stream Chill Bucket Productions virtual interpretation of the beloved short story, The Gift of the Magi.PRESENTED BY CHILL BUCKET PRODUCTIONS Directed by Jeff RoccoProduced by Dakota MartinOriginally published in a 1905 issue of Pulitzers New York World, The Gift of the Magi tells the story of Jim and Della, newlyweds who are struggling to make ends meet. As the holidays approach, the scrimping and saving have left Della with only $1.87 to buy Jims gift. Both Jim and Della are faced with the dilemma of putting their creativity and thoughtfulness to the test on a budget or devising a get rich quick scheme in order to purchase a gift that will show each ones love and devotion for the other. Believed to have been penned at Manhattans Petes Tavern, O. Henrys cherished tale instills the priceless values of love, selfless sacrifice, and giving with a touch of irony and a hint at the original Christmas story itself.Featuring the talents of: Jeff Callan, Marjorie Conn, Leslie Messina, Samuel Meyer, Cyrus Newitt, Misti Tindiglia, Renei YarrowJoin Chill Bucket Productions for the premiere viewing on December 15, 2020 at 8 pm EST or purchase a ticket for any of the twelve viewing days (December 15-26, 2020). Our adaptation of this sentimental story will be streamed directly at chillbp.com and tickets can also be purchased through the website for just $8. For more information, please email chillbucketprod@gmail.comChill Bucket Productions is a theatrical group dedicated to advancing classic theatre and showcasing our history to inform our present, bringing issues and thought-provoking theatre to new and old audiences.www.chillbp.com

Authors

• Mark St. Germain
• O. Henry
• Peter Ekstrom
• Randy Courts