'The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, Sydney.

All is not well in the South Pole.

Despite the legend, Mr and Mrs Claus harbour many unsavoury secrets that could shatter the joyous Santa myth.

Finally each reindeer has their chance to tell it like it is. After all, who could possibly be more qualified to dish the dirt on the festive fat-man? Like all work environments, all is not as it first appears.

The Eight : Reindeer Monologues has been entertaining audiences since it was first performed in 1993. Grab a ticket and get festive.

How much is it?
AUD22.00pp - adult
AUD17.00pp - concession

"Hollywood" from The Eight
was performed as part of:

Christmas at 2Co's IV

with Tom Cardinal as Hollywood

IT'S MONKEY BUSINESS AS USUAL AS WE PRESENT:

THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES
By Jeff Goode

A PITCH BLACK CHRISTMAS COMEDY

Looking for something a little non-traditional this Christmas season? The Eight: Reindeer Monologues is the perfect christmas comedy for the age of the daytime talk show, public scandal and publicity drunk society.

He's admired and revered throughout the world, he's a man with many names; Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick or as one reindeer calls him, "a walking, talking, holly-jolly, sex crime waiting to happen".

The North Pole is in a state of scandal when one of Santa's eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment.

The mass media descends on the event and the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives. What is unveiled? A shocking tale of corruption and perversion which seems to involve everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself.

It seems like some of the deer support him, whilst others want to destroy him even if it means the end of Christmas altogether.

Jeff Goode's series of interlinked monologues creatively skewers an assortment of political and social hypocrises as the reindeer dish the dirt on Santa. Did he or didn't he?

"He knows when you are sleeping....he knows when you're awake....he knows if you've been bad or good..."

WARNING: This show is NOT for children but will provide a huge injection of fun for adults.

Immediately following the opening night performances of the two comedies on Friday, November 28, Pantheatrics will be hosting an opening night reception/mixer where attendees can celebrate after the Thanksgiving holiday (or relax after a long day at the malls!) and meet Jeff Goode. The entertaining evening will also feature a live DJ, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a chance to party with Pantheatrics performers. A $5 cover charge applies.

It's the annual North Pole Christmas party, and the reindeer have had a little too much to drink. They each, in turn, reveal the hilarious and sometimes shocking story of what it's like to be one of Santa's chosen eight who yearly pull his sleigh. Music and merriment and a cash bar!!!

Theatre on the Square has added two performances to "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" at 8 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27. These two extra performances will end the run.

CAST:

Dasher ............. Brad Potts
Cupid .............. Michael J. Taylor-Guanci
Hollywood .......... 
Blitzen ............ Angi Taylor
Comet .............. Phillip C. Armstrong
Dancer ............. 
Donner ............. Jonathon Markanday
Vixen .............. Sara Reimen

You just "think" you know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. And not a shiny red nose to be seen. This adult comedy takes you to the chilly, backbiting inner recesses of the North Pole. Find out which reindeer is pressing charges against Santa; and which reindeer is out (and we don't mean outside!). If you've had your fill of traditional, feel-good Christmas fare, leave the kids at home and enjoy an antler-packed evening of acid-tongued reindeer.

The show features David Norman, Gené Fouché, Julie Herber, Timothy R. King Jeanine Collins, Tad Janes, DC Cathro and Reiner Prochaska

The XXX-MAS Special
Actor's Theatre of San Antonio
ATSA/WOODLAWN presents "The XXX-MAS Special" featuring Christmas favorites SANTALAND DIARIES featuring Brad Milne (directed by Jerry Pilato), SANTA CLAUS IS COMING OUT featuring Lee Marshall (directed by Don Fox) and (Co-produced with HUSH, HUSH Productions); and THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES (directed by Jerry Pilato) (playing in the cabaret performance space).

Need some help getting into the holiday spirit. Bremen High School has just the thing for you! Carols and Reindeer Monologues, presented by the Bremen Performing Arts Class: December 2nd, 4th, and 5th at 7:00 PM in room 117.

Apparently also:

Joe Watts and his Theatre New West ... on December 3 his company gave a benefit show of Reindeer Monologues for the Center for AIDS.

SOURCE: http://www.outsmartmagazine.com/issue/i02-04/a-1-LookOut.php

NSU’s presentation was directed by Carrie Clevenger-Gwartney and Andrea Foster.

Performers were Michael Deken, Alex Gamby, Brad Powers, Brandon Wall, Nicole Dickey, Jennie Phillips, Matt Gibbons and Darcy Talent.

NSU Northeastern, March 8, 2004

Directed by Lori Siegelaub

AU Players presents an evening of two one-acts. In collaboration with "On a Sensual Note."

Scottish Premiere of an incredibly popular American play, which mixes serious contemporary issues with side splitting humour!

This Christmas, TheatreFusion return to performance with the adults only, rude, crude, moving and hilarious

THE EIGHT : REINDEER MONOLOGUES

A wickedly funny satire on the clashes of character, sexual politics and internal wrangling within Santa's famous team of reindeer! It is also a biting condemnation of the world's obsession with the cult of celebrity!

By popular demand the smash-hit anti-Christmas pageant is back with a vengeance!

In this dark comedy a media frenzy erupts when scandalous allegations are leveled at the North Pole's most prominent resident. As each legendary member of Santa's flying team comes forward to demand its share of the lime-light, a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, implicating everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself.

Each night before THE EIGHT we will open with Kringle's Kabaret, a terribly wrong and inappropriate showcase of live music and banter.

10 Performances Only!!

Are you looking for something...different...for Christmas this year? How about eight reindeer dishing the dirt on the real Santa? All those rumors you've heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph's little secret? About Vixen's story that was leaked to the press? All true. Yes, the reindeers finally speak up and - they do not hold back!

Intended for mature audiences.

Directed by Linda Wells-Grosman

Hear the Truth! What happened to Vixen? Why is Rudolph in a padded room? What those reindeer really think of Mr. And Mrs. Claus! Each deer has their own story to tell !!!!

In association with CCBC Catonsville Office of Student Life/Division of Learning and Student Development

When Mrs Claus is away, Santa will play. Or so say the most famous reindeer of the North Pole. A decidedly irreverent yet thoroughly entertaining jab at all things Christmas. (Children under 17 not admitted without a parent)

It seems some of the reindeer are having problems with Old Saint Nick (and Mrs. Claus too)! It's a question of 'Did he or didn't he' as each of the reindeer weigh in on recent events involving Vixen and Rudolph and some goings on behind closed doors in Santa's workshop. A decidedly irreverent look at life on the North Pole!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION IS FOR OUR ADULT AUDIENCES AND IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 17. CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT A PARENT.

Announcing a special guest!

After each performance, stick around for a visit from Santa Claus himself! You can get your picture taken with Santa (or your favorite reindeer) right on the set! Photos are $5.00 each, with proceeds benefiting programs and activities offered by Asylum Productions.

ACI Fundraiser Returns:
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
by Jeff Goode

directed by Joe Golden

The Women's Center is sponsoring The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, written by Jeff Goode, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union. Performances both nights begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at Sloss House and The Octagon Center, 427 Douglas Ave.

Directed by Jerry Miller

Ho Ho HO! The Eight is a dark and twisted tale of Christmas gone very, very wrong. Not for the faint of heart, this wickedly funny play delves into the dark side of Saint Nick and his famous reindeers. Learn the true story ofhow Rudolph got to guide that sleigh. Runs December 12th & 13 Fri & Sat evenings at 10:30pm and then on Sunday, Dec 14th at 7:30pm and then the following Fri & Sat Dec 19th and 20th at 10:30pm. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in our outlets at Zucchini & Vine in downtown Chico or the Creative Apple. This show is very raw, and rated for ADULTS only.

Director: Ed Alonzo

For the third year in a row, AriesWorks Entertainment will produce Iowan (now Los Angelino) Jeff Goode's bitingly irreverent stage comedy, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues in a special return engagement at the Vaudeville Mews, 212 4th Street in downtown Des Moines, opening December 18, 2003.

Not for the kiddies or the easily offended, The Eight features Santa's famous reindeer as they break their long-held silence and blow the whistle on the jolly old elf's perversions. Whether it's the star-struck Prancer (a.k.a. 'Hollywood'), the manic, gay Cupid, the militant feminist Blitzen, or the gang-banging Comet, what they have to say may not be pretty, but it's hysterically funny, strangely moving and thought-provoking; in short, The Eight is a treat for those looking for something other than the usual Holiday theatre fare.

The Eight runs December 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2003 at 7:30 pm, at the Mews. If crowds warrant, AriesWorks and the Mews are holding open the possibility of additional late-night performances. Regular ticket price is $15 in advance, and $18 at the door, with discounts for students, seniors and members of the Iowa Motion Picture Association and the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance.

The 8: Reindeer Monologues (comedy), 8 p.m. Dec. 20, "Basement of Santa's Workshop," 4400 Buffalo Gap Road (First National Bank building). Tickets: $7 general admission, $6 Abilene Actors Guild members/students/senior citizens/military personnel, available by calling (325) 691-0404. Patrons younger than 17 admitted only with a parent or guardian.

[still looking for information on this production]
(probably a single performance, possibly for speech competition)