This comedy noir is based on 8 reindeers, in character, coming out and dishing the dirt on Santa. Finally, we get a glimpse of the real characters, the diverse personalities and the struggles for power that really go on inside the most efficient team in the world.

All is not well at the toyshop and each reindeer has their chance to tell it like it is. No team member is immune to the consequences of what Santa is being accused of.

What is hearsay? What is fact? Where will the buck stop? (pun intended). Who can shed more light on Santa Claus’ personality and lifestyle than those who have to put up with him, and his antics, every year?

Despite the legend, Santa and his wife harbour many unsavoury secrets that could shatter the joyous Claus myth. Like all work environments and employer/employee relationships, not all is as it first appears.

Written by Jeff Goode, “The Eight : Reindeer Monologues” has been entertaining audiences since it was first performed in 1993,.

“wickedly funny” - Los Angeles Times
“brisk, funny…a nice jolt of fun” – The New Yorker
“hard-hitting in-your-face black comedy” – Evening Post, Wellington, New Zealand
“witty…tantalizing…highly recommended!” - The Chicago Reader

Performing at the East Village Hotel in Darlinghurst, patrons can easily stroll down from Oxford street or straight from the city after work. The relaxed setting of the 3rd floor of the hotel, patrons can enjoy a drink or two before, during and after the show.

With a starting time of 6pm and running time of approximately one hour, there is still enough of the evening left to enjoy other activities.

228 Productions has brought together a group of talented and enthusiastic actors to perform this exciting and immensely funny piece of theatre, which relies on strong performances by the players who simply want to be herd.

"Christmas" means different things to each individual depending on your age, experience and religious beliefs.

"Santa" means different things to each individual too - especially if you're one of the eight reindeer responsible for maintaining Santa's position as the most powerful man in the world....

See you at the show !!!

"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

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 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)