Four Lost Santas — Spicer Warner Carr

Music by Spicer Carr

Libretto by Rose Freeman and Spicer Carr

Concept by Gabriel Presser

Orchestrations by Patrick Tice-Carroll and Spicer Carr

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s gig season for musicians. But a quartet of singing Santas (Gary, Barry, Terry, and Larry) are in a bind when their car breaks down on the side of the road. How will they make it to Santacon now??? What will happen to their careers??? And when two good samaritans (Judy and Rudy) pull over to help our heroes out, things only become more complicated as Barry must decide what he really wants from life.

Originally commissioned by Opera Orlando, this one act opera is intended to be paired with Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, offering the perfect balance of the silly and secular to the sacred and stirring masterpiece. However, the opera can be presented on its own or paired with another holiday classic. Make this opera a new Holiday tradition for your opera company or community group!

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Praise for Four Lost Santas

“...provides nothing but warmth… an evening of humorous and heartfelt holiday magic.” - Orlando Sentinel, Matthew J. Palm

“...deserves to become a festive tradition.” - Orlando Sentinel, Matthew J. Palm

“...sharper contemporary writing…” - Orlando Sentinel, Matthew J. Palm

“...fun and frivolity…” Broadway World, Joseph Harrison

“Carr and Freeman have created a funny, wholesome and entertaining comedy in 4 LOST SANTAS…” - Broadway World, Joseph Harrison

“A holiday treat and an excellent way to introduce the uninitiated to the beauty and variety that the world of opera has to offer… One would hope that this could become a holiday tradition… to find additional life with opera companies around the country in holiday seasons to come.” - Broadway World, Joseph Harrison