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Cupid, sixth from right, says Santa’s been getting a little naughty. Cupid, sixth from right, says Santa’s been getting a little naughty. 
 

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‘Reindeer Monologues’ dish the dirt on Santa

INTERVIEW. There is nothing jolly about the tension at the North Pole this Christmas. Poor Vixen got a bit more than just ‘that holiday feeling’ from Old Saint Nick, and the sight of it has put Rudolph into a catatonic state. Now, with “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” the scandal is being exposed and the eight reindeer that run Santa’s sleigh are unwrapping all the rumors. Metro called Cupid (played by Greg Maraio) to get the secrets behind Santa’s perversions.

Exactly what is going on up North?
My seven comrades and I are getting together to talk about Vixen’s allegations against Santa Claus. In a nutshell, Santa did a little “something-something” that he shouldn’t have, to Vixen. And that’s “allegedly” what’s going on.

I thought Santa was supposed to be a “jolly ol’ soul.”
Let me be the first reindeer to tell you that Mr. Claus is very hands-on with his employees, and that includes his elves, too. But, you know this was the first time I actually wasn’t involved in the dirty deed. I had nothing to do with what went on in that toyshop.

It sounds like a twisted episode of “The Real World.” Have things always been this bad with Santa?
Surprisingly, Santa has remained as discrete as possible, even though he is such a media whore. I lived with my single alcoholic mother ‘til Santa took me in and gave me a job. So, I do respect him for giving me great benefits, after all it’s tough for a reindeer to get dental nowadays. But, Santa has done some things that have made me sad and upset. Everyone has their own personal take on Santa himself, and this is the testimony from the eight of us.

This must be pretty emotional for you to talk about, especially around the holiday season, huh?
I’m gonna go into explicit detail. I’m the least afraid to tell the truth. I’ve done interviews with Larry King, Oprah and Katie Couric. None of them got me to cry, by the way, so don’t expect to get me to, Metro. Let’s not kid ourselves.

‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’
Through Dec. 30
The Piano Factory
791 Tremont St., Boston
$15-$20, 800-838-3006
www.reindeerinboston.com

 
 
Music
MMMpod
The June edition of MMMpod features an interview with Perry Farrell on getting Jane's Addiction back together, as well as a talk with actor Ed Helms about his love/hate relationship with a capella music. We also have new music from Phoenix, Magic Magic, Lady Sovereign, and a classic from Booker T. & the MGs. As always, there's a chance to win a whole lot of free music.
 
 
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