“This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really.” So writes the Santa Cruz Sentinel of this most heartwarming holiday story.
By chance, 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.
Cast
DOCTOR PIERCE …. Brad Voigts
KRIS KRINGLE …. Dan Anderson
BAG LADY …. Deb Hade
RICH PERSON …. Simon Wolfe
SHELLHAMMER …. Tiffany King
DORIS WALKER …. Hannah Moeller
SUSAN WALKER …. Felicity Everett
FRED GAYLEY …. Troy Gould
DRUNKEN SANTA …. Brad Money
MACY …. Joel Hade
SAWYER …. Eveah Money
BLOOMINGDALE …. Deb Hade
JUDGE HARPER …. Bryce Palm
FINLEY …. Brad Money
MARA …. Katie Ammerman
HALLORAN …. Susie Covert
DUNCAN …. Simon Wolfe
MARA Jr (Jimmy) …. Todd Moeller
ALLIE …. Piper Ross
LOUISE …. Kathy Sides
DUTCH GIRL …. Brynlee Flinn
FOSTER MOM …. Kathy Sides
JOHNNY …. Bergen Kleene
JOHNNY’S PARENT …. Susie Covert
SHARON …. Lydia Dee
SHARON’S PARENT …. Piper Ross
MEGAN …. Neva King
CHILD 1 …. Fred Moeller
CHILD 2 …. Owen Walker
Elves …. Emily Sides, Fred Moeller, Lydia Dee, Neva King, Brylee Flinn, Owen Walker
Director: TONY FOLEY
Assistant Director: Bailee Ellis
Stage Manager: Poet Nickel
Sound Designer: Keagan Reeves
Lighting Designer: Larry Schippers
Costume Designer: Michelle Vaudrin
Hair and Makeup: Karen Hooper
Publicity: Randy Stone
Producer: Larry Schippers
Evening Performances: Thursday, December 3rd, Friday 4th, Saturday 5th at 7:00pm
Afternoon Performances: Saturday, December 5th, Sunday 6th at 2:00pm
First United Methodist Church
307 W Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Disclaimer:
Carousel Theatre of Indianola works hard to bring the highest quality theatre experience to all our productions and for all of our audience members. Before attending, we encourage everyone to learn a little bit about each play to decide whether a specific production is appropriate for you and your family.