The Lamp-Lite Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson, December 19-22, 2024, ONE WEEKEND ONLY. Curtain is at 7:30 pm, December 19th, 20th, 21st, and at2:00 pm, December 22nd. It is highly recommended that tickets be purchased at one of the outlets in advance. Cash or a season pass is accepted.
The Herdmans, played by Anayah Denby, Cater Cartwright, Grayson Fos, Cadence Glazener, Jake Hancock, & Sofi Serna, are “the worst kids in the world.” After hearing about desserts at church, they take over the main parts of the Annual Christmas Pageant, to the chagrin of the Bradleys, played by Cristoban Morones, Chelsi Condon, Rees Runnels, & Benjamin Serna-Villanueva. Can Mrs. Bradley turn the impending fiasco around?
The Ladies of the Church, played by Brandi Cartwright, Jennifer Harris, Cindy Hughes, Candyce Wagnon, Melanie Buckler, and Veronica York, do not think so. They continually give advice to Rev. Hopkins, played by Heath McCormack. In addition, Beth’s best friend Alice, played by Holly Odom, provides her insights, and the Sunday School Kids, including Maxine, played by Megan Harris, Elmer, played by Robert McDermand, and the rest, played by Gabby Bloxson, Joci Hunt, Marlee Lathan, Alexandra Norman, Madeline Norman, Lucy Orheim, Lori Serna, Isabella Serna-Villanueva, Lydia Smith, and Jack Luke York enter the fray. Added to the chaos are the Firemen, played by Pablo Morones and Scott Parrish.
Katherine Parrish Whitbeck directs this cherished Christmas tradition featuring adult, youth, and child Lamp-Lite Players. Davy Thomas directs the music and provides accompaniment. Elaine Lambright and Betsy Tucker serve as Assistant Directors and Tari Dean serves as Stage Manager, assisted by Chris Sence. Rounding out the production leadership are Nancy Smith, Mark Hooker, Lisa Reid, Gina Jones, Brian Oswald, Steve Chandler, and Christen Smith.
The Rhythm Rocker Cloggers will dance before the play December 19 and 21, and the Heart of the Pines Chorus will sing December 20. Stone House Kitchen will serve complimentary hot chocolate on Opening Night, December 19, 2024.
Tickets cost $15 for Adults, $12 for Adults 60+, & $8 for students/children, are General Seating, are good for a specific performance, & are available at Klines/Wrap-It-Up & the CVB, November 25-December 17, 2024, or until they sell out. It is highly recommended that audience members purchase tickets in advance using cash or their season passes. A limited number of tickets also go on sale at the Box Office, 20 minutes prior to each performance at Lamp-Lite Theatre. Audience members are asked to arrive at Lamp-Lite Theatre 15-30 minutes prior to curtain. More information may be found at www.lamplitetheatre.com or at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Facebook. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.