Produced by The Alchemy Theatre

Austin Central Library

December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm

The Alchemy once again brings their holiday presentation of Truman Capote’s beloved short story, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, as a staged reading. Originally published in 1956, this poignant, heart-felt, modern day classic gently captures Mr. Capote’s richly detailed memories of his Depression-era, rural Alabama boyhood with his best friend – an eccentric, 60-something distant cousin with whom he baked fruitcakes each Christmas. The affecting simplicity of TRUMAN CAPOTE’S A CHRISTMAS MEMORY speaks even louder today, making us realize just how chaotic our lives can be if we don’t hold on to some tether of family, love and tradition.

Runtime: 90 minutes (no intermission)

Shows: December 7, 2025 @2:00PM

Pricing: Free