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BWW Review: The Gamm's THE SANTALAND DIARIES Is a Snarky Christmas Delight
(2017)
Abstract
THE SANTALAND DIARIES, based on the essay of the same name by David Sedaris, tells the story of his working as an elf at Macy's Santaland in the early 1990's. Those who are familiar with Sedaris's writing can imagine the witty and wry observations he took away from such an experience, but like all his work, there is a bit of heart as well. This play has been performed at the Gamm three times in the last ten years, but despite the fact that the actor (Steve Kidd) in this one man show never changes, the sets and script are slightly different each time. This time, the set is far more expansive than the 2009 production, but still manages to feel intimate, in part due to Kidd's excellent use of the space physically, and delightful sets and Christmas decorations that make the audience feel like they are in Santaland. The script is showing its age a bit (the essay was originally read on NPR in 1992), but it's still thoroughly entertaining, and Steve Kidd manages to keep his performance high energy and fresh.
Keywords
- The Gamm Theatre,
- The SantaLand Diaries
Disciplines
Publication Date
December 15, 2017
Citation Information
Andria Tieman. "BWW Review: The Gamm's THE SANTALAND DIARIES Is a Snarky Christmas Delight" (2017) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andria-tieman/154/