World War II Radio Christmas Play by Pat Kruis Tellinghusen

(10)
Productions (80)
Live Radio Play with Music
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60 - 70 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (6-16 actors possible: 3-8 W, 3-8 M)
Set: A sound stage with two or three microphones, labeled with call letters of the radio station; "On The Air" and "Applause" signs; chairs for actors not in sketches; cart with sound effects props, outfitted with microphone. Musical accompaniment can range from a simple piano to a full band.

This moving holiday show recreates the experience of attending a recording of a 1940s radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II. Using period songs and stories inspired by actual veterans, World War II Radio Christmas transports the audience to another time, brought to you by such generous sponsors as Vaseline Hair Tonic and Ipana Toothpaste. An inspiring look at strength in the face of hardship, this play is a reminder of the importance of coming together for the holidays.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

This moving holiday show recreates the experience of attending a recording of a 1940s radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II. Using period songs and stories inspired by actual veterans, World War II Radio Christmas transports the audience to another time, brought to you by such generous sponsors as Vaseline Hair Tonic and Ipana Toothpaste. An inspiring look at strength in the face of hardship, this play is a reminder of the importance of coming together for the holidays.

  • Live Radio Play with Music
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (6-16 actors possible: 3-8 W, 3-8 M)
  • Set: A sound stage with two or three microphones, labeled with call letters of the radio station; "On The Air" and "Applause" signs; chairs for actors not in sketches; cart with sound effects props, outfitted with microphone. Musical accompaniment can range from a simple piano to a full band.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-281-9

Published Reviews

"The show is only an hour long but it packs a wallop in those brief minutes."

Dennis Sparks, Theatre Reviews

Production History

DEC 15, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023
St Louis Priory School
Saint Louis, MO United States
St Louis Priory School Saint Louis, MO United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 10, 2023
Muhlenberg Community Theatre Inc
Greenville, KY United States
Muhlenberg Community Theatre Inc Greenville, KY United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 08, 2023
SHS
Garden Grove, CA United States
SHS Garden Grove, CA United States
DEC 07, 2023 - DEC 07, 2023
Sardis High School
Boaz, AL United States
Sardis High School Boaz, AL United States
NOV 30, 2023 - DEC 01, 2023
Glen Rose H.S. Drama
Glen Rose, TX United States
Glen Rose H.S. Drama Glen Rose, TX United States
NOV 25, 2023 - NOV 25, 2023
CHart Society
Maitland, NS Canada
CHart Society Maitland, NS Canada
NOV 18, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
VCYP/ACT2
Andrews, NC United States
VCYP/ACT2 Andrews, NC United States
DEC 20, 2022 - DEC 24, 2022
Numerica PAC
Wenatchee, WA United States
Numerica PAC Wenatchee, WA United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Theatre in the Grove
Forest Grove, OR United States
Theatre in the Grove Forest Grove, OR United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 01, 2022
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX United States
Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 11, 2022
N/A
Phoenicia, NY United States
N/A Phoenicia, NY United States
DEC 17, 2021 - DEC 19, 2021
Laurel Mill Playhouse
Laurel, MD United States
Laurel Mill Playhouse Laurel, MD United States
DEC 04, 2021 - DEC 05, 2021
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA United States
Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 05, 2021
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
Marshfield, WI United States
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield Marshfield, WI United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 05, 2021
Newberry Community Players
Newberry, SC United States
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NOV 12, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
Portage Area Community Theatre
PORTAGE, WI United States
Portage Area Community Theatre PORTAGE, WI United States
DEC 24, 2020 - DEC 24, 2020
LCHS Theatre- Garland ISD
Garland, TX United States
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MURPHYSBORO, IL United States
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Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS United States
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS United States
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Lac qui Parle Players
Madison, MN United States
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The LSU Laboratory School
Baton Rouge, LA United States
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Center Players
Homer, NY United States
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Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL United States
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OCT 29, 2020 - NOV 12, 2020
Florence Christian School
Florence, SC United States
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DEC 20, 2019 - DEC 20, 2019
Trilogy Community Theater Group, Inc.
Rio Vista, CA United States
Trilogy Community Theater Group, Inc. Rio Vista, CA United States
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Quest for Education and Arts
Tucson, AZ United States
Quest for Education and Arts Tucson, AZ United States
DEC 13, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Artistic Synergy of Baltimore
Rosedale, MD United States
Artistic Synergy of Baltimore Rosedale, MD United States
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Manteo, NC United States
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DEC 12, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Glen Rose H.S. Drama
Glen Rose, TX United States
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DEC 07, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
SCCHEA Homeschoolers
Hastings, NE United States
SCCHEA Homeschoolers Hastings, NE United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Redeemer Classical Christian School
Glen Arm, MD United States
Redeemer Classical Christian School Glen Arm, MD United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 06, 2019
Faith Family Church
Harlan, IA United States
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DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 11, 2019
League City Intermediate
League City, TX United States
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DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 06, 2019
Oaks Christian Middle School
Westlake Village, CA United States
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DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Warrensburg high school
Warrensburg, NY United States
Warrensburg high school Warrensburg, NY United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX United States
Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
InterAction School of Performing Arts
Saint John, NB Canada
InterAction School of Performing Arts Saint John, NB Canada
NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 25, 2019
Lakewood High School Drama
Hebron, OH United States
Lakewood High School Drama Hebron, OH United States
NOV 08, 2019 - NOV 09, 2019
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
Marshfield, WI United States
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield Marshfield, WI United States
DEC 15, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Brookings Community Theatre
Brookings, SD United States
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DEC 13, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
Center City Church
Marshfield, WI United States
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DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
St John XXIII
Katy, TX United States
St John XXIII Katy, TX United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Emerson Theater Collaborative
Sedona, AZ United States
Emerson Theater Collaborative Sedona, AZ United States
NOV 30, 2018 - DEC 01, 2018
Starlight Theatre Company
Wellsville, NY United States
Starlight Theatre Company Wellsville, NY United States
NOV 25, 2018 - DEC 02, 2018
M. T. Pockets Theatre, Inc.
Morgantown, WV United States
M. T. Pockets Theatre, Inc. Morgantown, WV United States
NOV 15, 2018 - DEC 20, 2018
Twinsburg Public Library
Twinsburg, OH United States
Twinsburg Public Library Twinsburg, OH United States
DEC 28, 2017 - DEC 31, 2017
personal use
East Troy, WI United States
personal use East Troy, WI United States
DEC 15, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Fox Valley Park District
Aurora, IL United States
Fox Valley Park District Aurora, IL United States
DEC 13, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Northern Star Theatre
Rice Lake, WI United States
Northern Star Theatre Rice Lake, WI United States
DEC 09, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD United States
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DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Evansville Civic Theatre
Evansville, IN United States
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DEC 07, 2017 - DEC 08, 2017
Wellington Drama Department
Wellington, KS United States
Wellington Drama Department Wellington, KS United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 03, 2017
St. Charles High School
Waldorf, MD United States
St. Charles High School Waldorf, MD United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Shandaken Theatrical Society
Phoenicia, NY United States
Shandaken Theatrical Society Phoenicia, NY United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD United States
Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD United States
DEC 12, 2016 - DEC 12, 2016
Black Hills Lutheran School
Rapid City, SD United States
Black Hills Lutheran School Rapid City, SD United States
DEC 10, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
SHG
Dillsburg, PA United States
SHG Dillsburg, PA United States
DEC 09, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Stuarts Draft High School
Stuarts Draft, VA United States
Stuarts Draft High School Stuarts Draft, VA United States
DEC 09, 2016 - DEC 17, 2016
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA United States
Kelso High School Kelso, WA United States
DEC 08, 2016 - DEC 08, 2016
Cabrillo High School Performing Arts
Lompoc, CA United States
Cabrillo High School Performing Arts Lompoc, CA United States
DEC 05, 2016 - DEC 05, 2016
Athol Murray College Of Notre Dame
Wilcox, SK Canada
Athol Murray College Of Notre Dame Wilcox, SK Canada
DEC 03, 2016 - DEC 09, 2016
Great River Players
Keokuk, IA United States
Great River Players Keokuk, IA United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Clove Creek Dinner Theater
Fishkill, NY United States
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DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 04, 2016
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
Shoreline, WA United States
Richmond Beach Congregational Church Shoreline, WA United States
DEC 18, 2015 - DEC 20, 2015
Bastrop Opera House
Austin, TX United States
Bastrop Opera House Austin, TX United States
DEC 15, 2015 - DEC 15, 2015
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
Magnolia, TX United States
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Magnolia, TX United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 05, 2015
Mt. View High School
Kingsley, PA United States
Mt. View High School Kingsley, PA United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 05, 2015
Franklinto Community Theater
Franklinton Louisana, LA United States
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DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 05, 2015
Northwestern Drama Club
Albion, PA United States
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SEP 01, 2015 - MAY 01, 2016
Wellington USD 353
Wellington, KS United States
Wellington USD 353 Wellington, KS United States
DEC 20, 2014 - DEC 20, 2014
Switzerland County High School
Vevay, IN United States
Switzerland County High School Vevay, IN United States
DEC 13, 2014 - DEC 13, 2014
Murphysboro Middle School Drama Club
Murphysboro, IL United States
Murphysboro Middle School Drama Club Murphysboro, IL United States
DEC 12, 2014 - DEC 12, 2014
Russellville High School Drama
Russellville, AL United States
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DEC 11, 2014 - DEC 11, 2014
Bleyl Middle School
Houston, TX United States
Bleyl Middle School Houston, TX United States
DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 07, 2014
Washington Middle School
Washington, MO United States
Washington Middle School Washington, MO United States
NOV 28, 2014 - DEC 14, 2014
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Corydon, IN United States
Hayswood Theatre Corydon, IN United States
DEC 08, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
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Portland, OR United States
Oregon Childrens Theatre Portland, OR United States
DEC 03, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
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Portland, OR United States
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No upcoming productions.
DEC 08, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Oregon Childrens Theatre
Portland, OR United States
Oregon Childrens Theatre Portland, OR United States
DEC 03, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
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Portland, OR United States
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