The Old Shoemaker’s Christmas
Synopsis:
From the original story by Leo Tolstoy. Christmas Eve has come, but the old Russian shoemaker, Papa Panovich, is sad and alone. When he begins to read the story of the very first Christmas, the treasured words take on new life as he imagines and interacts with the words of Scripture. Then Papa Panovich believes he hears Jesus speaking to him, telling him that He will visit him tomorrow. All the next day while looking longingly for Jesus, Papa Panovich stops to help so many – providing a warm drink for Ivan, the old street sweeper; encouraging a struggling widow; keeping a gang of young pickpockets out of trouble; and finally giving a precious pair of shoes to a young mother’s child. In the end Papa learns a timeless lesson.
The Enchanted Bookshop
Miracle on 34th Street
Our Cast | |
| Kris Kringle | Scott Mason |
| Doris Walker | April Aspiras |
| Susan Walker | Ember Steffen |
| Fred Gayly | Robert Harter |
| Judge | Steve Doan |
| Justine Mara | Melissa Davis |
| Dr. Pierce | Keri Anderson |
| Sawyer | Melissa Metz |
| Shellhammer | Sandy Streit |
| Duncan | Caitlyn Mast |
| R.H. Macy | John Wood |
| Finley | Joshua Howard |
| Halloran | Rob Howard |
| Bloomingdale | RyanTakko |
| Drunk Santa | RyanTakko |
| Janet | Kalla Howard |
| Sharon | Layla Zander |
| Johnny | Miles Hendershot |
| Lucas | Corran Howard |
| Mike | Karson Tobias |
| Sharon’s Parent | Carla Chafin |
| Johnny’s Parent | Jennifer Kalikasingh |
| Lucas Foster Parent | Caitlyn Mast |
| Rich Lady | Jennifer Kalikasingh |
| Bag Lady | Carla Chafin |
| Al | Aidan Smith |
| Lou | Andrew Marks |
| Pedestrian 1 | Caitlyn Mast |
| Pedestrian 2 | Margaret Latta |
| Pedestrian 3 | Jennifer Kalikasingh |
| Newscaster | Ron Leatherman |
Miracle on 34th Street
Synopsis:
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
Auditions: Aug 25,26, 28 6p-8p (if needed, Call-back Sat Aug 30 10a-noon)
First Church of God, Akron Rd, Wooster OH 44691
Performances: November 7,8 and 14,15,16
Cast: multigenerational cast of 20 ages 4th grade – Adult
