Miracle on 34th Street
the play
Tickets On Sale
Oct 12th
This show is a reader's theatre benefiting local charities who serve those in need in Sun City West and surrounding areas.
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.
What is a Reader's Theater?
Imagine the golden age of radio—vivid voices painting whole worlds—now live on stage.
Actors hold scripts and bring stories to life through voice, character, and presence. A few costumes and simple sets hint at the world; your imagination does the rest.
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Intimate. Powerful. Unexpectedly theatrical.
Perfect for a show that puts the story first and the charity first.
Miracle on 34th Street, the Play - adapted by Mountain Community Theatre, from the novel by Valentine Davies.
Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Licensed through Dramatic Publishing.
Cast & Crew
Kris Kringle .... Mike Baker
Doris Walker .... Vicky Johnsen
Fred Gayley .... Nick Missos
Sawyer ....Steve Alexander
Susan Walker .... youth actor
Judge Harper .... Bernie Meagher
Shellhammer .... Shirley Ann Fautheree
Doctor Pierce .... Vicki Ray Baker
Mara .... Benita Howe
Macy .... Jim Roch
Halloran .... Judy Ross
Finley .... Pat Martin
Elf Q .... youth actor
Mara Jr .... youth actor
Al .... Norm Halip
Lou .... Mary McHugh
Drunken Santa Clause .... Norm Halip
Rich Person .... Judy Ross
Sharon's Parent .... Mary McHugh
Johnny's Parent .... Benita Howe
Little Dutch Girl .... youth actor
Bag Lady .... Nina Scozzari
Bloomingdale .... Donna Andersson Davis
Duncan .... Nina Scozzari
Megan .... youth actor
Child No 1 .... youth actor
Sharon .... youth actor
Johnny .... youth actor
Foster Mother .... Nanci Yazzolino
Elf R .... youth actor
Elf W .... youth actor
First Pedestrian .... Nanci Yazzolino
Second Pedestrian .... Donna Andersson Davis
Third Pedestrian .... Mary McHugh
Child No 2 .... youth actor
Elf Z .... youth actor
Elf J .... youth actor
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DIRECTOR: Steve Johnsen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Tia Wooley
CO-PRODUCERS: Don & Tammy Wells
STAGE MANAGER: Peggy Robbins
STAGE MANAGER: Marion Mosley
LIGHTING: TBD
SOUND: TBD
