Kiss of the Magi

Marisa Smith

Note

Not yet published.

Description

Based on O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” this modern adaptation updates the tale of love and sacrifice to the modern day. In this version, Lucia and Rocky are a young married couple living in the city who love each other very much though they have different ideas of what to spend money on for this Christmas. Rocky would like to go cross country on his motorcycle and Lucia wants to save for the down payment on a house. When a baby comes into the picture, everything changes.

Production Info

Cast: 2 total (1 female, 1 male)
Full Length Drama (about 90 minutes)
Single Set
Contemporary Costumes
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Press Quotes

“O. Henry would most likely approve of Marisa Smith’s adaptation of his timeless short story, ‘The Gift of the Magi’ … Lucy and Robbie are authentic people … You feel Lucy and Robbie’s angst … Most of all, you hope this young couple, beset by the pressures of 21st century life and faced with a major personal dilemma, can sustain their marriage … The magi in O. Henry’s short story symbolize wisdom, something Robbie and Lucy evolve by play’s end. In doing so, they reflect Joseph Campbell’s view on relationships. ‘Marriage … means yielding, time and again,’ Campbell wrote. ‘That’s why it’s a sacrament: you give up your personal simplicity to participate in a relationship. And when you’re giving, you’re not giving to the other person: you’re giving to the relationship.'” —Christopher Florentz

About the Author

Author

  • Marisa Smith

    Marisa Smith is an award-winning American playwright. Full-length plays: SEX AND OTHER DISTURBANCES (2018 Edgerton-winner, Portland Stage Company and The Bridge Initiative semi-finalist), SAVING KITTY (Eliot Norton Award-winner for Jennifer Coolidge Best Actress, The Nora Theater Company), MAD LOVE (O’Neill semi-finalist, Clauder winner/Kilroy list, premiered at Northern Stage), VENUS RISING (premiered at Northern Stage), audio drama titled THE DEFENESTRATOR, produced by Wondery. Marisa’s 10-Minute plays have been produced in the Boston Marathon of 10-Minute Plays, Barrington Stage, New Jersey Repertory and more, and include Heideman finalist TOTAL EXPRESSION. Co-founder of Smith and Kraus Publishers, publishers of trade books for school, college, and theatrical communities. Screenplays: Second Wind and Surprise Engagement.

About the Book

Book Information

Publisher BPPI
Publication Date
Pages
ISBN 9798888560822

Special Notes

Special Notes

Licensees are required to include the original stage producers credits in the following form on the title page in all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play and in all advertising in which the full cast appears in size of type not less than ten percent (10%) of the size of the title of the Play:

World Premiere given by Cape May Stage,
Roy Steinberg, Producing Artistic Director,
in Cape May, NJ, opening on 20 November 2024

The following must appear within all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play:
Kiss of the Magi is produced
by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC
www.broadwayplaypublishing.com