Dashing Through the Snow consists of two acts, each with two scenes. The scenes take place on each of the four days before Christmas and involve different guests.
Act 1, Scene 1 is set on the fourth day before Christmas at the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas. The scene introduces themes of family, holiday spirit, and the mishaps that can accompany holiday gatherings.
Among the characters introduced is Trina, the innkeeper, portrayed by Patty Mason. Trina is the only character who appears on multiple days throughout the play. Her character expresses frustration about the holiday season, while Mason says, “Christmas is my favorite time of the year.”
