By Robert Fulghum
Adapted by Ernest Zulia David Caldwell
Original Music and Lyrics by David Caldwell
Directed by Jennifer Earl
Assistant Director - Matthew Earl
Music Director Rachel Faidley
Benefactor, patron, season and general admission tickets will go on sale December 1, and are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth.
The box office is staffed on weekdays, starting December 1, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM and 6:30 - 7:30 PM, and one hour before each performance. For reservations, call our Box Office at 641-792-1230.
You are welcome to leave a message with your ticket request and phone number and the staff will reserve your tickets and call you back with confirmation.
“A funny, poignant collection of stories, songs and vignettes.” -National Public Radio
This charming musical takes a funny, heartwarming, and entertaining look at all the wonderful and stressful chaos that crashes down every December. Using vivid storytelling this show is primed to lift the Newton community’s spirits and spread Christmas cheer.
| Roles | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Phil | (Fred in Kindergarten) 60-70, educated, paternal, witty, and a bit of a curmudgeon. He and Kathleen are paired as a couple through much of the show. |
| Nick | (Ed in Kindergarten) Mid-40s-early 50s, wry, but with a warm/paternal side. An excellent comedian with dramatic substance. He and Dawn are paired as a couple in "Item #7." |
| Rusty | (Branislav in Kindergarten) Mid-30s-early 40s, soulful and wise for his age, but with a twinkle in his eye and a good sense of humor. A strong singer. |
| Dawn | (Jill in Kindergarten) Mid-30s-early 40s, warm, versatile, self-confident, with a true spark of life. A very good comedian. |
| Peggy | (Kathleen in Kindergarten) Late 50s-late 60s, maternal, witty and warm, with an air of wisdom from knowing how to live a full life. She has a real depth of character as well as a great sense of humor. Also a bit of a curmudgeon. |
Who's Who in the Cast and Crew
| Jeff Carter |
| Rachel Faidley |
| Terry Faidley |
| Julie Goodman |
| Chris Johnson |
| Debbie LaShomb |
| Matthew LaShomb |
| Owen Muhs |
| Scott Schaeffer |
| Alexis Steele |
| Jenny Swersie |
| Matthew Earl |
Music Director: Rachel Faidley
| Instrument | Musician |
|---|---|
| Piano | Greta Wallace |
| Bass | Chas Beeler |
| Synthesizer/Piano | Rachel Faidley |
| Stage Manager | Linda Malsom |
| Stage Crew | TBD |
| Lights | Andy Malsom Tim Blount Wanda Blount |
| Sound | Amelia Brown Jeff Carter |
| Set Design / Construction |
Austin Brown Mike Myers Matthew Earl Jennifer Earl |
| Props | Jennifer Earl, Matthew Earl, and their children: Lexin, Evan, Kathryn, Jane & Lucy |
| Costumes | Sue Beukema & Cast |
| Hair & Makeup | Jennifer Earl & Cast |
| Producer | N/A |
| Poster Design | Jennifer Brown |
| Playbill & social media | Stephanie Alexander |
| Website | Scott Schaeffer |
Approach
Our goal and our passion has been to work hard, entertain our fans, and just plain have fun. We are excited to be performing weekly and hope to see you soon at a show – take a look at our calendar, or just drop us a line.