Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Presents of Mind

Saint Nick projects perpetual happiness, but what’s he like as a boss? Mr. Claus’ spirited steeds have their say in The Revenge of the Reindeer, an adrenaline-powered barrage of good-humored grievances from the fastest things on four legs. Seven improvisational comedians from the Big-Apple-based troupe Chicago City Limits don antlers to sleigh ’em as Donner, Blitzen and company, belting out seasonal song parodies and creating on-the-spot comedy sketches from audience suggestions. Along the way, they declare open season on their jelly-bellied burden and his demanding schedule. Reindeer games ensue, including high-jinks that end with Santa in front of the sleigh, finally pulling his weight. Snag some of your own working-man’s catharsis at this group-therapy session for the North Pole’s most overworked, under appreciated “employees.”