Readers Theater: Santa the Barbarian Versus the Evil Grinch

Act 1:
North Pole village. Santa is preparing gifts when a scout elf warns that the Grinch and his goblin army are approaching to steal all the Christmas joy and presents. Santa grabs his magic candy cane battle axe to defend Christmas.

Act 2:

Santa rallies the elves and leads a charge against the goblins at the North Pole gates. A battle ensues between the elves and goblins. Santa confronts the Grinch who escapes while the elves defeat the goblins.

Act 3:
Santa and the top scout elves track the Grinch to Mount Crumpit. The Grinch has regathered his army and captures Santa, taking his axe. The elf scouts must choose whether to attack and try rescuing Santa or sneak in to steal the axe back.

Act 4:
The sneaky elf scouts infiltrate Mount Crumpit and battle their way towards the Grinch's dungeon to rescue Santa and retrieve his axe but get trapped. Santa must lead the imprisoned elves in an escape attempt.

Act 5:
Santa battles his way out but the Grinch still blocks their escape. Santa must duel the Grinch without his axe to let the scout elves flee the mountain back to the North Pole village for reinforcements.

Act 6:
Back at the village, the remaining elves prepare defenses and launch guerrilla attacks to hold off goblin assaults until Santa and the scouts return. The elders perform an ancient magic candy cane ritual to enchant candy for Santa to wield.

Act 7:
Santa and the scout elves race back to the village with goblins in pursuit. The elves rain down magical candy attacks to defeat the goblins while Santa confronts the Grinch at the gates for a final duel as the villagers watch.

Act 8:
A dramatic battle between Santa and the Grinch ensues. Right before the Grinch can strike a mortal blow, the elf elder intervenes and tosses Santa the enchanted candy weapon. The tide turns.

Act 9:
Santa presses the attack, backing the Grinch to a cliff edge. The Grinch attempts convincing Santa to join forces, but Santa refuses. As the sun rises on Christmas morning, Santa finally defeats the Grinch and banishes him with holiday magic.

Act 10:
Christmas is saved. Santa leads the villagers in triumphant celebration with a grand feast and passes out gifts to all the good girls and boys in the world. The spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever.