THE MAGIC CHRISTAS BASKETCAST:A. FriedaB. Friedas MotherC. Old John, the caretakerD. Widow AnthonyE. PeterF. PaulG. AnnaH. FelixI. Vegetable WomanTime: Christmas MorningScene: No settings are necessary for this play. One spot on the stage or in the room where the play is presented represents the home of Frieda and her mother. Then there is the place where Old John, the caretaker lives. At another place, Widow Anthony lives with her three children. Next door to them is Felix, on the be with broken leg. A little farther down the street is the house of the Vegetable Woman. Houses, furnishings, etc. are imaginary.Frieda: Mother, I wish magic wasnt only in storybooks and fairy tales. I wish magic was real, right here and now, in time for Christmas.Mother: What for, FriedaFrieda: Then, everyone could have a surprise for Christmas. Everyone would be happy the way Old John would feel when I bring him the Christmas basket.Mother: Hell fell happy alright when he sees the wonderful Christmas dinner in this basket: (Looks over the contents.) A beautiful roasted chicken a nice rich plum pudding; some lovely homemade rolls and butter; fruit, cookies, and candy. Yes, it will be a holiday treat for Old John today. (Puts a clean white cloth over the top) Here you are Frieda, its all ready. Mind you, dont let Old Johns dog knock you over.