The Gift of the Magi
By O. Henry
December 18th to 31st, 2020
Produced & Directed by Dave Maynard
Post-production audio by Jean-Guy Richard
Based on the short story by O. Henry, “The Gift of the Magi” tells the tale of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money.
Featuring illustrations by Irish artist P.J. Lynch and a beautiful closing theme composed by Dave Maynard and Jean-Guy Richard and sung exclusively by soprano Maria Ciccaglione.
This virtual production was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020.
The Gift of Magi was nominated in two categories at 2021 Arlequin Awards. Best Theatrical innovation and Dave Maynard for Best Director.
Featuring the voices of:
Ann Fleming | The narrator |
Emily Fleming | Della |
Anita Haas | Mme. Sofronie |
Andrew Prior | Jim |
R.J. Ménard | The announcer |