David Sedaris, the Grammy Nominated writer, comedian, radio contributor and humorist was born in December 1956.
David Sedaris and SantaLand Diaries are taken for each other. David Sedaris came into lime light when his Diaries were first broadcasted from National Public Radio in 1992. Seven million copies of his books have been sold throughout the world. Me Talk Pretty One Day, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy, Denim and When You are Engulfed in Flames remained on New York Best Sellers List from 1997 to 2008.
David Sedaris depicts self deprecating and satirical humor involving his family life and his meager childhood. His larger than life depiction of characters in SantaLand Diaries is based on true confessions made by Macy’s Store Elf.
Joe Mantello was the man who turned these stories into a stage show. From its inception as stage show, it has become a traditional Christmas show to fetch a huge public. Many talented actors across the country have tried to fit in the pointed shoes of Sedari.
Joe Mantello has added one more tradition to the show as he introduces a new actor for the role every year. At this Christmas you may witness Gary Littman, not so popular actor of the town but who is well familiar of imitating voices.
Everybody has to find his own meanings in SantaLand Diaries. Children threw artificial snow balls while parents try to get a sitting in Santa lap for their kids. The SantaLand’s Crumpet, a foolish looking elf that tells every child that he is best to be favorite of Santa moans afterwards that he has to lie.
David Sedaris’ SantaLand is being staged by New Repertory Theatre from Thursday till 3rd January 2010.
David Sedaris
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