‘White Christmas’ play dates, times and cast list
Play: White Christmas
Book: David Ives & Paul Blake adapted from Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.
Music and Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Synopsis: Two army buddies, turned showbiz partners, follow two singing sisters to a Vermont inn. When they discover their former commanding officer is in jeopardy of losing his inn, they put on a show to help save his business, and they find love in the bargain. This merry and bright theatrical experience is full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written such as Happy Holidays, Blue Skies and White Christmas (as well as
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep and Sisters).
What the Critics Said:
- The New York Times exclaims “this cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list.”
- The New York Daily News hailed Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as “a holiday card come to
life.”
Director: Trace Talley
Assistant Director: Samantha Pudlin
Choreographer: Robin Dawn Ryan
Cast:
- Bob Wallace: Kevin Crumpler
- Phil Davis: Steven Reyes
- Betty Haynes: Marie Talley
- Judy Haynes: Lilikoi Porter
- General Waverly: Paul Vander Vennet
Susan Waverly: Mia Henley- Martha Watson: Samantha Pudlin
- Sheldrake: Joey Bostic
- Michaela: Kristen Long
- Ezekial: Matthew Fisher
- Rita & Ensemble: Tristina Timm
- Rhoda & Ensemble: Lauren Harris
- Production Child: Caia Ambrioso, Claire Leonard (and Susan Waverly U/S), Aria Talley and Talulla Timm
- Ensemble: Emory Ambrioso, Abigail Nelson, Winter Talley
Venues and Play Dates:
Gulf Theatre in Punta Gorda
- Thursday-Saturday, November 30-December 2 at 7:00; and
- Sunday, December 3 at 2:00
Fort Myers Theatre
- Wednesday-Friday, December 6-8 at 7:00;
Saturday, December 9 at 6:00; and- Saturday and Sunday, December 9 & 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Arts Center Theatre in Marco Island
- Wednesday-Saturday, December 13-16 at 7:30; and
- Saturday and Sunday, December 16 & 17 at 1:00 p.m.
November 29, 2023.
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About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.