Stories from David Sedaris's book of Christmas stories, Holidays on Ice, read onstage by David, Julia Sweeney and actor Matt Malloy.
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Prologue
Front Row Center With Thaddeus Bristol
David Sedaris reads this story. A high-powered theater critic applies his critical skills to the Christmas pageants at local elementary schools. (8 minutes)
Seasons Greetings To Our Friends And Family!
Based On A True Story
A Hollywood TV producer tries to convince a church of evangelical Christians to sell out a member of their own congregation. Matt Malloy reads. He was one of the stars of the acclaimed independent film In the Company of Men.
Also in this act: Dickens vs. Sedaris. Dickens scholar John Jordan compares the Christmas stories of Charles Dickens (who wrote one nearly every year from 1843 through 1867) and David Sedaris. (24 minutes)
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