TheVillage Playhouse

Friday & Saturday 7:30 PMDecember 5, 6, 12,13, 19, 20, 2014

Sunday 2:00 PMDecember 7, 14, 21, 2014

Inspiration Studios

From the Producer Thank you all for coming to the second show in the Village Playhouse's 37th season. When I signed on to produce this show last spring I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and I am eternally grateful to everyone who has supported me through the process of building a complete evening of nostalgic, family friendly entertain-ment around the Wisconsin Premiere of A Char-lie Brown Christmas. Though each story performed tonight is different in tone and presentation, I think they all have the same core message: “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” This evening is designed to help get you into the holiday spirit. I hope that you take the messages of these shows to heart and go out into the world to spread generosity, peace and thanksgiving.

Jes Schwartz (Patty – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Jes is very excited to be in A Charlie Brown Christmas. She has worked on several other productions such as Jesus Christ, Superstar, Char-lie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Music Man. Jes would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Judy Lee Tarbox (Caroler, Caroler/Mrs. Cratchit – A Christmas Carol) Judy Lee is thrilled to be part of this holiday production because Christmas is her favorite time of year. She has enjoyed VPW membership since 1985. Favorite roles include Mama in I Remember Mama and Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. She thanks everyone for their hard work on this production and thanks you, the audience, for being here. Harrison Tiggard (Linus – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Har-rison is excited to be back on stage and to work with the Village Playhouse. He recently portrayed Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls Jr at Sunset Playhouse. Harrison is a 4th grader at Washing-ton Elementary in Wauwatosa. When not performing he loves to play video games and baseball.

The Village Playhouse is a proud member of the Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre

www.WACT.org

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

By Dr. Seuss

A Charlie Brown Christmas

By Charles M Schulz

Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer

By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson

Produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

intermission Good King Wenceslas

Lyrics by John Mason Neale Music adapted from Tempus adest floridum

A Christmas Carol A live radio show

Story by Charles Dickens

Radio adaptation by The Campbell Playhouse

$1,000 and up Benefactors Barbara and Michael Lynch

$500 - $999 Champions

$250 - $499 Sponsors

Patrina Hurtado

$100 - $249 Patrons Margie Kaczmarek

Evvie Smith

$50 - $99 Supporters Majorie Pagel

Tracy and Jamee Stefanski Rev. & Mrs Youngquist

$10 - $49 Contributors

Ray Bradford Greg Nickerson Rosie Peterson

Judy Lee Tarbox Kahy Terlizzi

For over 30 years, the Village Playhouse has provided numerous opportunities and benefits to the community. We

make high quality theatre avail-able without a trip downtown

and without the associated down-town prices. Additionally, the VPW

provides opportunities for people of all experience levels to develop skills in various

theatre crafts. We also provide an outlet for artists of all disciplines to practice, display, and perfect their craft. However, over the years, the costs of productions and the venues in which they are performed have increased substantially. That is why we need to ask for your help. Your contribution will allow us to continue to provide the high-quality productions you have come to enjoy. As an IRS 501 (c) (3) organization, all donations to the Village Playhouse are tax deductible. Donations can be made at the box office, by mail, or online at our website, www.VillagePlayhouse.org

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Casey Paszkiewicz (Cratchit Child/Second Man – A Christ-mas Carol) Casey is usually found working the technical aspects of VPW productions, but surprisingly, has enjoyed making on-stage appearances in the recent one act festivals and is happy to be in this production as well. As Studio Assistant, Casey is an inte-gral part of Inspiration Studios and helps keep it running smoothly. Casey will have her first paintings in the VPW Holiday Art Show and thanks Erico Ortiz for inspiring her to paint. Madalyn Rapp (Lucy – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Madalyn is happy to be back on stage. Her previous performances were with Frank Lloyd Wright and The West Allis Players. Madalyn’s latest show was The Wedding Singer. She was also in The King and I as Princess Ting Yowahk. Madalyn has also been in the Next Gen Phone 2.0 and a yearbook production.

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Zac Millmann (Shermy – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Tiny Tim – A Christmas Carol) Zac is excited to work with the VPW for his first time performing onstage. He is really enjoying his first experience acting. When he isn’t acting, he likes to play baseball and video games. He also loves school, especially math. Erico Ortiz (Caroler, King Wenceslas – Good King Wenceslas) Erico enjoys all aspects of the arts. As owner/manager of Inspiration Studios, he encourages audiences to view and enjoy the current VPW Holiday Art Show on the walls of the gallery. Norma Ortiz (Caroler) Norma was the task manager who helped to mold an old funeral home into Inspiration Studios and is so happy to see how popular it has become as an art gallery and per-formance space. She joined the VPW this year and always enjoys helping out behind the scenes. Norma loves to sing and is very happy to be singing in her first official VPW performance.

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

After A Christmas Carol, please join the cast in singing We Wish You a Merry

Christmas

Carolers

How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Storyteller ...................................................Donna McMaster

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Cast Charlie Brown ......................................................Shawn C Helton Linus van Pelt .................................................... Harrison Tiggard Violet Gray ................................................................Lily Baldwin Lucy van Pelt ......................................................... Madalyn Rapp Patty ......................................................................... Jesi Schwartz Pig Pen ............................................................... Rachel Millmann Sally Brown ..................................................................Tessa Goll Frieda .................................................................Bella Krahenbuhl Shermy ..................................................................... Zac Milliman Snoopy ........................................................................A.J. Koenig

Musicians Piano ........................................................................Lindsay Yang Percussion ................................................................ Jason Schultz Bass .............................................................Patrick Marc Havican

Tristian Demos Michelle Miller

Erico Ortiz Norma Ortiz

Rosie Peterson Judy Lee Tarbox Matthias Wong

AJ Koenig (Snoopy – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Martha Cratchit/Belle – A Christmas Carol) AJ is delighted to be work-ing with the Village Playhouse. She is currently a freshman at Wauwatosa West High School and absolutely loves theater. Some of her favorite roles include The Narrator in Into the Woods and a Pink Lady in Grease; Snoopy will be added to the list! Bella Krahenbuhl (Frieda – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Bella is very happy to play Frieda, especially about the personality change. She can’t wait for her family to see her in her first official play, besides the classroom plays she has done in the past. She would like to thank all her family and friends for the support and enthusiasm.

Donna McMaster (The Storyteller – How the Grinch Stole Christmas) Donna is happy to be working with the Village Play-house again. The Storyteller is the perfect role for her because she is a daycare teacher and reads stories to children everyday. She has worked in all aspects of theatre but prefers writing, acting, and directing. She wants to thank God and the Village Playhouse for letting her be a part of this show and to thank Bill for the rides. Rachel Millmann (Pig Pen – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Rachel says she is really excited to be in A Charlie Brown Christ-mas. She has taken some acting classes, and played the Pilot/Ensemble in The Little Mermaid. Besides acting, Rachel also en-joys singing and dancing. She would like to thank her parents for their help.

Village Playhouse patrons have a new option to pur-chasg tickets! The Flex Ticket allows you to see six mainstage shows for the price of five (restrictions apply). Flex tickets are available by mail or in per-son at any Village Play-

house performance. Pay upfront for five tickets, and receive a flex ticket punch card good for six admissions. Just present the card as payment at six performances. Flex tickets may also be used for admission by multiple people at a single performance.

How to Purchase a Flex Ticket Flex Tickets may be purchased by mail by sending a check or money order for $85.00 per ticket along with a self addressed, stamped envelope to:

Village Playhouse 1500 South 73rd Street West Allis, WI 53214

Flex Tickets may be purchased at any performance of the Village Playhouse for $85.00 per ticket. Payment is by cash or check only. We are unable to accept credit cards at this time.

The Fine Print • Flex Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. • Flex Ticket must be presented as payment when purchasing

tickets for any mainstage show. • Flex Tickets do not guarantee seating availability for any given

show, reserving seats is recommended. • The Village Playhouse is not responsible for lost, damaged, or

stolen Flex Tickets. • Flex Tickets are not valid for the VPW’s traveling children’s

show, AACTFest Benefit performances, or other non-mainstage shows.

• Ticket has no cash value.

Flex Tickets Now Available Good King Wenceslas Narrator ..................................................................... Terry Grazer King Wenceslas ............................................................ Erico Ortiz Page .......................... Tristian Demos, Matthias Wong (alternating)

A Christmas Carol A Radio Play

Narrator ........................................................................Bob Phelps Bob Cratchit .............................................................. Terry Grazer Ebenezer Scrooge .............................................Richard Champion Caroler ................................................................. Judy Lee Tarbox Fred ..............................................................Paul Fisher-Zaragoza Charity Collector ....................................................Dawn Baldwin Ghost of Jacob Marley .............................................. Terry Grazer Ghost of Christmas Past ........................................... Lloyd Dreger Belle ............................................................................A.J. Koenig Young Ebenezer Scrooge ...............................Paul Fisher-Zargoza Belle’s husband ..............................................Paul Fisher-Zargoza Ghost of Christmas Present ....................................Dawn Baldwin Mrs. Cratchit ....................................................... Judy Lee Tarbox Martha Cratchit ...........................................................A.J. Koenig Tiny Tim Cratchit ................................................... Zac Millmann Cratchit children............................ Tessa Goll, Casey Paszkiewicz First man .................................................................. Lloyd Dreger Second man ......................................................Casey Paszkiewicz Goose Boy .....................................................................Tessa Goll Sound Effects ...................... Patrick Marc Havican, Jason Schultz

. Production Staff . Producer ....................................................... Elizabeth M Havican Assistant Producer ...............................................Sam Lamoureux Director (A Charlie Brown Christmas) ..................... Terry Grazer Director (Other Holiday Classics) ................ Elizabeth M Havican Stage Manager ................................................. Casey Paszkiewicz Lighting Design ........................... Erico Ortiz, Casey Paszkiewicz Stage Crew .................... Aaron Kreel, Cole Kreel, Zach Michell Costumes................................. Kim’s Costumes, Judy Lee Tarbox Graphic and Flyer Design .........................................Derek Jacobs Program Design ............................................................Bob Kafka Publicity .............................................................. Judy Lee Tarbox

. Special Thanks .

Linda July (rehearsal pianist) — Lindsay Yang (rehearsal tree)

We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines

Congratulations on being in your very first play Tessa!

We are so excited for you.

Love Mom, Dad and Ethan

About our Cast

Dawn Baldwin (Ghost of Christmas Present/Charity Collec-tor – A Christmas Carol) is....evolving, growing, and grateful. Richard Champion (Ebenezer Scrooge – A Christmas Carol) Richard is excited to be working with this great cast and talented director. He says he is really enjoying this opportunity. Lloyd Dreger (Ghost of Christmas Past/First Man – A Christmas Carol) Lloyd has been with VPW as its treasurer for the last 35 years trying to keep the group in the black. He also has acted in many roles, especially the one acts, and has received nu-merous awards. Tessa Goll (Sally – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Goose Boy — A Christmas Carol) Tessa is a third grader at Maryland Ave-nue Montessori. She loves acting and is thrilled to be in her first play! She would like to thank Terry and the VPW for the opportu-nity – and her brother for being awesome! Elizabeth Havican (Director – A Christmas Carol) Elizabeth is thrilled to make her directing debut with the "Other Holiday Classics" in tonight's show. She would like to thank everyone (especially Terry) for making this first experience a fantastic one. Elizabeth prefers the spotlight as an actress and has acted with many theaters across Milwaukee. She also serves as President of the Village Playhouse and works behind the scenes with her hus-band's independent film company, Adequate Productions.

. Production Staff . Producer ....................................................... Elizabeth M Havican Assistant Producer ...............................................Sam Lamoureux Director (A Charlie Brown Christmas) ..................... Terry Grazer Director (Other Holiday Classics) ................ Elizabeth M Havican Stage Manager ................................................. Casey Paszkiewicz Lighting Design ........................... Erico Ortiz, Casey Paszkiewicz Stage Crew .................... Aaron Kreel, Cole Kreel, Zach Michell Costumes................................. Kim’s Costumes, Judy Lee Tarbox Graphic and Flyer Design .........................................Derek Jacobs Program Design ............................................................Bob Kafka Publicity .............................................................. Judy Lee Tarbox

. Special Thanks .

Linda July (rehearsal pianist) — Lindsay Yang (rehearsal tree)

We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines

Congratulations on being in your very first play Tessa!

We are so excited for you.

Love Mom, Dad and Ethan

About our Cast

Dawn Baldwin (Ghost of Christmas Present/Charity Collec-tor – A Christmas Carol) is....evolving, growing, and grateful. Richard Champion (Ebenezer Scrooge – A Christmas Carol) Richard is excited to be working with this great cast and talented director. He says he is really enjoying this opportunity. Lloyd Dreger (Ghost of Christmas Past/First Man – A Christmas Carol) Lloyd has been with VPW as its treasurer for the last 35 years trying to keep the group in the black. He also has acted in many roles, especially the one acts, and has received nu-merous awards. Tessa Goll (Sally – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Goose Boy — A Christmas Carol) Tessa is a third grader at Maryland Ave-nue Montessori. She loves acting and is thrilled to be in her first play! She would like to thank Terry and the VPW for the opportu-nity – and her brother for being awesome! Elizabeth Havican (Director – A Christmas Carol) Elizabeth is thrilled to make her directing debut with the "Other Holiday Classics" in tonight's show. She would like to thank everyone (especially Terry) for making this first experience a fantastic one. Elizabeth prefers the spotlight as an actress and has acted with many theaters across Milwaukee. She also serves as President of the Village Playhouse and works behind the scenes with her hus-band's independent film company, Adequate Productions.

Village Playhouse patrons have a new option to pur-chasg tickets! The Flex Ticket allows you to see six mainstage shows for the price of five (restrictions apply). Flex tickets are available by mail or in per-son at any Village Play-

house performance. Pay upfront for five tickets, and receive a flex ticket punch card good for six admissions. Just present the card as payment at six performances. Flex tickets may also be used for admission by multiple people at a single performance.

How to Purchase a Flex Ticket Flex Tickets may be purchased by mail by sending a check or money order for $85.00 per ticket along with a self addressed, stamped envelope to:

Village Playhouse 1500 South 73rd Street West Allis, WI 53214

Flex Tickets may be purchased at any performance of the Village Playhouse for $85.00 per ticket. Payment is by cash or check only. We are unable to accept credit cards at this time.

The Fine Print • Flex Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. • Flex Ticket must be presented as payment when purchasing

tickets for any mainstage show. • Flex Tickets do not guarantee seating availability for any given

show, reserving seats is recommended. • The Village Playhouse is not responsible for lost, damaged, or

stolen Flex Tickets. • Flex Tickets are not valid for the VPW’s traveling children’s

show, AACTFest Benefit performances, or other non-mainstage shows.

• Ticket has no cash value.

Flex Tickets Now Available Good King Wenceslas Narrator ..................................................................... Terry Grazer King Wenceslas ............................................................ Erico Ortiz Page .......................... Tristian Demos, Matthias Wong (alternating)

A Christmas Carol A Radio Play

Narrator ........................................................................Bob Phelps Bob Cratchit .............................................................. Terry Grazer Ebenezer Scrooge .............................................Richard Champion Caroler ................................................................. Judy Lee Tarbox Fred ..............................................................Paul Fisher-Zaragoza Charity Collector ....................................................Dawn Baldwin Ghost of Jacob Marley .............................................. Terry Grazer Ghost of Christmas Past ........................................... Lloyd Dreger Belle ............................................................................A.J. Koenig Young Ebenezer Scrooge ...............................Paul Fisher-Zargoza Belle’s husband ..............................................Paul Fisher-Zargoza Ghost of Christmas Present ....................................Dawn Baldwin Mrs. Cratchit ....................................................... Judy Lee Tarbox Martha Cratchit ...........................................................A.J. Koenig Tiny Tim Cratchit ................................................... Zac Millmann Cratchit children............................ Tessa Goll, Casey Paszkiewicz First man .................................................................. Lloyd Dreger Second man ......................................................Casey Paszkiewicz Goose Boy .....................................................................Tessa Goll Sound Effects ...................... Patrick Marc Havican, Jason Schultz

Carolers

How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Storyteller ...................................................Donna McMaster

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Cast Charlie Brown ......................................................Shawn C Helton Linus van Pelt .................................................... Harrison Tiggard Violet Gray ................................................................Lily Baldwin Lucy van Pelt ......................................................... Madalyn Rapp Patty ......................................................................... Jesi Schwartz Pig Pen ............................................................... Rachel Millmann Sally Brown ..................................................................Tessa Goll Frieda .................................................................Bella Krahenbuhl Shermy ..................................................................... Zac Milliman Snoopy ........................................................................A.J. Koenig

Musicians Piano ........................................................................Lindsay Yang Percussion ................................................................ Jason Schultz Bass .............................................................Patrick Marc Havican

Tristian Demos Michelle Miller

Erico Ortiz Norma Ortiz

Rosie Peterson Judy Lee Tarbox Matthias Wong

AJ Koenig (Snoopy – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Martha Cratchit/Belle – A Christmas Carol) AJ is delighted to be work-ing with the Village Playhouse. She is currently a freshman at Wauwatosa West High School and absolutely loves theater. Some of her favorite roles include The Narrator in Into the Woods and a Pink Lady in Grease; Snoopy will be added to the list! Bella Krahenbuhl (Frieda – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Bella is very happy to play Frieda, especially about the personality change. She can’t wait for her family to see her in her first official play, besides the classroom plays she has done in the past. She would like to thank all her family and friends for the support and enthusiasm.

Donna McMaster (The Storyteller – How the Grinch Stole Christmas) Donna is happy to be working with the Village Play-house again. The Storyteller is the perfect role for her because she is a daycare teacher and reads stories to children everyday. She has worked in all aspects of theatre but prefers writing, acting, and directing. She wants to thank God and the Village Playhouse for letting her be a part of this show and to thank Bill for the rides. Rachel Millmann (Pig Pen – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Rachel says she is really excited to be in A Charlie Brown Christ-mas. She has taken some acting classes, and played the Pilot/Ensemble in The Little Mermaid. Besides acting, Rachel also en-joys singing and dancing. She would like to thank her parents for their help.

Zac Millmann (Shermy – A Charlie Brown Christmas, Tiny Tim – A Christmas Carol) Zac is excited to work with the VPW for his first time performing onstage. He is really enjoying his first experience acting. When he isn’t acting, he likes to play baseball and video games. He also loves school, especially math. Erico Ortiz (Caroler, King Wenceslas – Good King Wenceslas) Erico enjoys all aspects of the arts. As owner/manager of Inspiration Studios, he encourages audiences to view and enjoy the current VPW Holiday Art Show on the walls of the gallery. Norma Ortiz (Caroler) Norma was the task manager who helped to mold an old funeral home into Inspiration Studios and is so happy to see how popular it has become as an art gallery and per-formance space. She joined the VPW this year and always enjoys helping out behind the scenes. Norma loves to sing and is very happy to be singing in her first official VPW performance.

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

After A Christmas Carol, please join the cast in singing We Wish You a Merry

Christmas

$1,000 and up Benefactors Barbara and Michael Lynch

$500 - $999 Champions

$250 - $499 Sponsors

Patrina Hurtado

$100 - $249 Patrons Margie Kaczmarek

Evvie Smith

$50 - $99 Supporters Majorie Pagel

Tracy and Jamee Stefanski Rev. & Mrs Youngquist

$10 - $49 Contributors

Ray Bradford Greg Nickerson Rosie Peterson

Judy Lee Tarbox Kahy Terlizzi

For over 30 years, the Village Playhouse has provided numerous opportunities and benefits to the community. We

make high quality theatre avail-able without a trip downtown

and without the associated down-town prices. Additionally, the VPW

provides opportunities for people of all experience levels to develop skills in various

theatre crafts. We also provide an outlet for artists of all disciplines to practice, display, and perfect their craft. However, over the years, the costs of productions and the venues in which they are performed have increased substantially. That is why we need to ask for your help. Your contribution will allow us to continue to provide the high-quality productions you have come to enjoy. As an IRS 501 (c) (3) organization, all donations to the Village Playhouse are tax deductible. Donations can be made at the box office, by mail, or online at our website, www.VillagePlayhouse.org

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Casey Paszkiewicz (Cratchit Child/Second Man – A Christ-mas Carol) Casey is usually found working the technical aspects of VPW productions, but surprisingly, has enjoyed making on-stage appearances in the recent one act festivals and is happy to be in this production as well. As Studio Assistant, Casey is an inte-gral part of Inspiration Studios and helps keep it running smoothly. Casey will have her first paintings in the VPW Holiday Art Show and thanks Erico Ortiz for inspiring her to paint. Madalyn Rapp (Lucy – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Madalyn is happy to be back on stage. Her previous performances were with Frank Lloyd Wright and The West Allis Players. Madalyn’s latest show was The Wedding Singer. She was also in The King and I as Princess Ting Yowahk. Madalyn has also been in the Next Gen Phone 2.0 and a yearbook production.

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Jes Schwartz (Patty – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Jes is very excited to be in A Charlie Brown Christmas. She has worked on several other productions such as Jesus Christ, Superstar, Char-lie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Music Man. Jes would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Judy Lee Tarbox (Caroler, Caroler/Mrs. Cratchit – A Christmas Carol) Judy Lee is thrilled to be part of this holiday production because Christmas is her favorite time of year. She has enjoyed VPW membership since 1985. Favorite roles include Mama in I Remember Mama and Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. She thanks everyone for their hard work on this production and thanks you, the audience, for being here. Harrison Tiggard (Linus – A Charlie Brown Christmas) Har-rison is excited to be back on stage and to work with the Village Playhouse. He recently portrayed Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls Jr at Sunset Playhouse. Harrison is a 4th grader at Washing-ton Elementary in Wauwatosa. When not performing he loves to play video games and baseball.

The Village Playhouse is a proud member of the Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre

www.WACT.org

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

By Dr. Seuss

A Charlie Brown Christmas

By Charles M Schulz

Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer

By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson

Produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

intermission Good King Wenceslas

Lyrics by John Mason Neale Music adapted from Tempus adest floridum

A Christmas Carol A live radio show

Story by Charles Dickens

Radio adaptation by The Campbell Playhouse

From the Producer Thank you all for coming to the second show in the Village Playhouse's 37th season. When I signed on to produce this show last spring I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and I am eternally grateful to everyone who has supported me through the process of building a complete evening of nostalgic, family friendly entertain-ment around the Wisconsin Premiere of A Char-lie Brown Christmas. Though each story performed tonight is different in tone and presentation, I think they all have the same core message: “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” This evening is designed to help get you into the holiday spirit. I hope that you take the messages of these shows to heart and go out into the world to spread generosity, peace and thanksgiving.

TheVillage Playhouse

Friday & Saturday 7:30 PMDecember 5, 6, 12,13, 19, 20, 2014

Sunday 2:00 PMDecember 7, 14, 21, 2014

Inspiration Studios