A Celebration of Holiday Chaos, Family Traditions and Things that Go Bump in the Night
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READING, MA Quannapowitt Players, Inc presents our fifteenth Suburban Holidays festival fundraiser of holiday-themed one-act plays. Produced by Nick Gould, this year's lineup features six original plays and runs November 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21, 2026, at Quannapowitt Players, 55 Hopkins Street, Reading, MA:
National Yard Sale Day by Clinton Festa, directed by Heather Hamilton Gallagher. A woman and her future self from thirty years ahead learn that some bargains have consequences, and that letting go is the hardest sale of all.
Entertaining by Becki Greene, directed by Matthew Lundergan. A Valentine's Day comedy about nerves, expectations, and hosting with a twist best left unspoiled.
The Off Season by Wild Bill Johnson, directed by Chris Rose. Santa's hosts a monthly open-door day at the North Pole. His loyal elf Elwood keeps the paperwork flowing, but how much can one jolly old man take?
Diwali and the Other Ones by Max Gill, directed by Jes Mabanglo-Burgett. When Kavita brings home a Christmas tree for their young son, her husband Manoj confronts what it means to hold on to traditions while raising a child in a new country.
Antiques Spookshow by Lavinia Roberts, directed by Nick Gould. On a paranormal appraisal show, two experts evaluate a parade of cursed collectibles, until one guest brings in something truly unsettling.
Stamp Worthy? by Austin Steinmetz, directed by Lisa Burdick. As a couple addresses Christmas cards, they discover that their stamp choices can speak volumes.
Performance Details
Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 PM; Sunday performance at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 and are available at qptheater.com or through the QP box office at 781-942-2212.
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