A Holiday Partnership Between The Human Race Theatre Company and Dayton Metro Library
The Human Race Theatre Company is excited to celebrate the holidays with a curated Seasonal Shorts reading list created in collaboration with the Dayton Metro Library! As we bring a collection of festive, funny, and heartwarming short plays to our stage, DML has pulled together the perfect set of companion reads to help you stay in the spirit all season long.
Whether you love a chaotic Christmas tale, a witty slice of holiday mischief, or a warm reminder of what the season is all about, this reading list has something for everyone. Even better? Every title is available through the Dayton Metro Library system, ready for checkout or easy to place on hold at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.
Seasonal Shorts Reading List
Handpicked by Dayton Metro Library to pair with our holiday production:
- In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd
- When Elves Attack: A Joyous Christmas Greeting from the Criminal Nutbars of the Sunshine State by Tim Dorsey
- Christmas Sucks: What to Do When Fruitcake, Family, and Finding the Perfect Gift Make You Miserable by Joanne Kimes
- Tinsel Tales: Favorite Holiday Stories from NPR
- Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
- The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
These books capture the humor, chaos, nostalgia, and unexpected magic that we love so much about this time of year!
Join Us for Seasonal Shorts!
This holiday season, step away from the hustle, the wrapping paper, and the endless to-do lists, and join us for an evening of festive theatrical fun. Seasonal Shorts brings together a delightful mix of quick-witted scenes, heartfelt moments, and seasonal surprises; all performed by your favorite Human Race artists.
With each short play offering its own unique sparkle, this is the perfect show to share with family, friends, coworkers, or anyone who could use a joyful [adult] night out.
Don’t Miss This Holiday Treat
Great stories bring us together! Whether we’re turning pages or sitting in the audience. We’re thrilled to partner with Dayton Metro Library to extend that experience beyond the theatre and invite you to dive deeper into the spirit of the season.