Production Notes

Simple props are used.

A flashlight may suffice for illuminating the scenes as the Rag Dolls appear.

The Rag Dolls' costumes may be made by tacking small squares of cloth over blue jeans, etc. Blush or rouge may be used on cheeks to give the appearance of a simple, rag doll.

Cast of Characters

NARRATOR

MR. McKENZIE: A shopkeeper in his late 60s. Beginning to be a little stoop-shouldered. Wears glasses.

MRS. McKENZIE: Helps in the shop and makes the dolls.

GERALD: Young man about sixteen. He has worked for Mr. McKenzie for several years, and, now that he has his license, delivers groceries.

MAID: One of several servants at the Hibbing estate (Her name is MRS. SMITH).

LAURA HIBBING: Only child of the Hibbings. Nearly seventeen. Alone in the large house on Christmas Eve, except for the…