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An Elf’s Plight: Desert Rose Brings David Sedaris’ ‘Santaland Diaries’ to Life

by Bonnie Gilgallon November 19th, 2016November 19th, 2016

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and I was hopeful as I settled into my seat at the Desert Rose Playhouse on opening night of The Santaland Diaries. I wanted to like it—and indeed, I did. However, I wish I’d liked it a little bit more. David Sedaris first presented his essay about working […]

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