Combined Artform Presents The 15th Year of THE SANTALAND DIARIES

This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of everyone's favorite mall elf, Crumpet, in The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted to the stage by Joe Mantello. Come see the show that has become the cult classic of the "anti-holiday tradition" for San Francisco's audiences, come escape the craziness of the holidays with Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre.

Mission Mission said about Santaland Diaries:

"Sedaris is a hilarious writer. His sardonic dry wit helps us laugh at ourselves, while bringing out moments of heart and humanity to soften the sarcasm. This production at Eureka theater has been running for fifteen years, and you can tell why it's a holiday staple. The Crumpet we saw was full of energy, and kept the show moving. We left wanting more, which is always a good sign. If you've seen the nutcracker, and are looking for something with a bit more of an edge, this show's for you." http://www.missionmission.org/2015/12/23/drama-talk-drinks-santaland-super-not-pc/

For those not familiar with the Sedaris piece, this production will offer the best opportunity to view what New York Newsday called;

"A sardonic, merrily subversive tale - just the antidote to bright-eyed joy before too many shopping days have passed. Worth more than a photo album full of Santas!"

Called by some as "America's premiere humorist", Sedaris creates a brilliant evocation of Christmas as seen from the other side ...through the eyes of a Macy's elf. Our hero confronts the screaming children, bossy parents, flaky elves, and apathetic Santas with hilarious results!

In association with Eureka Theatre Company

Performance Information

The Santaland Diaries opens December 15 at 8 PM and runs December 24 at 3 PM. Additional matinee shows on Saturday December 17, and Sunday, December 18th, shows at 3PM and 7 PM. On Saturday, December 24 at 3PM (only) at the Eureka Theatre located at 215 Jackson St., San Francisco. Tickets are $15-35 and available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2710434 or 800-838-3006 .

Eureka Theatre venue information is available at www.theeurekatheatre.org .

Matthew Quinn (Producer/Combined Artform) has been involved in theater production and venue management for over 20 years in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He created Combined Artform in 1998 to produce full and co-productions, explore multi-media, including live online internet programming and be an active member in the performance community. He also co-founded and built Off-Market Theatre in San Francisco. For Combined Artform, stand out productions include Santaland Diaries (now in its 15th year at the Eureka Theatre), BLINK & You Might Miss Me, Jane Austen Unscripted (w/Impro Theatre), A Tuna Christmas, Pulp Shakespeare, How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse- US Version and Tilted Frame. He is on the advisory board and active supporter of the Hollywood Fringe Festival where as a venue he hosted 30% of the 2016 festival. In 2010, he started the Asylum's Best of the Fringe (ENCORE Awards) and BEYOND ENCORES. From the ENCORES, he has co-produced extensions of Pulp Shakespeare, Pokemusical, Sunny Afternoon, Meet & Greet and WOMEN (w/Beth Dies), Suicide Notes and Pick of the Fringe (nominated for best variety 2015).

More information about Combined Artform and Theatre Asylum is available at www.combinedartform.com.