Coyote's Christmas Carol

Coyote's Christmas Carol A new American retelling of the Dickens classic by Malcolm MacDonald

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Productions (27)
Comedy
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70 - 90 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 12 Any (12-100 actors possible: 6-50 W, 6-50 M)
Set: Minimal.

What if Ebenezer Scrooge lived in New Mexico today? In this folklore-infused New Mexican adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, Scrooge is visited in the hospital by the great Native American folk hero Coyote, who sends him off to rediscover his humble Christmas Past in a Mexican village. Scrooge must reconcile this past -- and his choice to forsake his love and immigrate to America -- with his present and future happiness. This large-cast holiday comedy features three original songs by Diego Flores.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

What if Ebenezer Scrooge lived in New Mexico today? In this folklore-infused New Mexican adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, Scrooge is visited in the hospital by the great Native American folk hero Coyote, who sends him off to rediscover his humble Christmas Past in a Mexican village. Scrooge must reconcile this past -- and his choice to forsake his love and immigrate to America -- with his present and future happiness. This large-cast holiday comedy features three original songs by Diego Flores.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 70 - 90 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 12 Any (12-100 actors possible: 6-50 W, 6-50 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-345-8

Published Reviews

"...A hilarious, family-friendly, politically correct holiday confection that packs an emotional punch. This year, skip the Nutcracker and spend an evening with Coyote instead!"

Angela Bickford, Sonoma County Reader

Production History

DEC 11, 2021 - DEC 11, 2021
WISH Academy Charter
Playa Vista, CA United States
 WISH Academy Charter Playa Vista, CA United States
DEC 14, 2016 - DEC 15, 2016
James A. Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA United States
 James A. Garfield High School Los Angeles, CA United States
DEC 06, 2014 - DEC 06, 2014
Westchester Secondary Charter
Los Angeles, CA United States
 Westchester Secondary Charter Los Angeles, CA United States
DEC 01, 2014 - DEC 23, 2014
Miscoe Hill School
Mendon, MA United States
 Miscoe Hill School Mendon, MA United States
NOV 21, 2014 - NOV 22, 2014
Green Forest High School
Green Forest, AR United States
 Green Forest High School Green Forest, AR United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
East Mountain Centre For Theatre
Sandia Park, NM United States
 East Mountain Centre For Theatre Sandia Park, NM United States
DEC 16, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
The Sandwich Players
North Sandwich, NH United States
 The Sandwich Players North Sandwich, NH United States
DEC 12, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Teatro Bohemio
Hollywood, CA United States
 Teatro Bohemio Hollywood, CA United States
DEC 12, 2009 - DEC 12, 2009
Seoul American Middle School
APO, AP United States
 Seoul American Middle School APO, AP United States
DEC 17, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008
Project GRAD
Soldotna, AK United States
 Project GRAD Soldotna, AK United States
DEC 12, 2008 - DEC 21, 2008
The Globe Theatre
Odessa, TX United States
 The Globe Theatre Odessa, TX United States
DEC 05, 2008 - DEC 07, 2008
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO United States
 Otero Junior College La Junta, CO United States
DEC 04, 2008 - DEC 07, 2008
East Mountain Community Theatre
Sandia Park, NM United States
 East Mountain Community Theatre Sandia Park, NM United States
DEC 12, 2007 - DEC 15, 2007
Whitford Middle School
Beaverton, OR United States
 Whitford Middle School Beaverton, OR United States
DEC 06, 2007 - DEC 06, 2007
Orville Wright Middle School
Santa Monica, CA United States
 Orville Wright Middle School Santa Monica, CA United States
DEC 21, 2006 - DEC 21, 2006
Seoul American High School Auditorium
APO, AP United States
 Seoul American High School Auditorium APO, AP United States
DEC 15, 2006 - DEC 15, 2006
48th Ave Community Center
APO AE 09461, NY United States
 48th Ave Community Center APO AE 09461, NY United States
DEC 15, 2006 - DEC 15, 2006
Lake Middle School
Denver, CO United States
 Lake Middle School Denver, CO United States
DEC 07, 2006 - DEC 07, 2006
Cebu International School
Cebu City, Philippines
 Cebu International School Cebu City, Philippines
DEC 16, 2004 - DEC 17, 2004
Haven Drive Middle School
Arvin, CA United States
 Haven Drive Middle School Arvin, CA United States
DEC 15, 2004 - DEC 18, 2004
Willow Brook High School Players
Dallas, TX United States
 Willow Brook High School Players Dallas, TX United States
DEC 10, 2004 - DEC 10, 2004
Betsy Ross Elementary School
Anaheim, CA United States
 Betsy Ross Elementary School Anaheim, CA United States
DEC 09, 2004 - DEC 12, 2004
Mt. Pleasant High School
Las Cruces, NM United States
 Mt. Pleasant High School Las Cruces, NM United States
DEC 08, 2004 - DEC 12, 2004
International School of Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico
 International School of Monterrey Monterrey, Mexico
DEC 07, 2004 - DEC 12, 2004
Second Stage
Sonoma, CA United States
 Second Stage Sonoma, CA United States
MAR 30, 2004 - MAR 31, 2004
30th Inter-High School Drama Festival
Tokyo, Japan
 30th Inter-High School Drama Festival Tokyo, Japan
DEC 15, 2003 - DEC 19, 2003
American School of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
 American School of Guadalajara Guadalajara, Mexico
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Second Prize, Marilyn Hall Playwriting Awards (2004)

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