Capital Stage’s holiday show is hosting a comedic take on the Christmas spirit with the play titled "The Santaland Diaries."

It is a one-man production bringing David Sedaris’ short story of working as a holiday elf at Macy’s to life.

Benjamin Ismail stars as Sedaris with Shannon Mahoney directing.

Benjamin Ismail sits on a chair with a flask and cigarette in hand as David Sedaris in "The Santaland Diaries." - Charr Craill

They join us in studio to discuss the performance and give a preview of what audiences will see. 

This play will be available at Capital Stage through the end of December.