Theatre West is delighted to announce its upcoming holiday production of "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" by Jamie Gorski, presented in the unique format of a radio play and directed by Tia Wooley. This heartwarming and timeless tale of faith and the magic of Christmas will be brought to life on stage at the Stardust Theatre.
"Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" is a beloved story that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. It tells the tale of Virginia O'Hanlon, a young girl who writes a letter to the New York Sun newspaper in 1897, questioning the existence of Santa Claus. The newspaper's response, penned by Francis P. Church, has since become one of the most famous editorials in journalism history.
But that's not all. In the spirit of giving, Theatre West is partnering with Valley View Community Food Bank to host a food drive during the run of the show. We invite all patrons to bring non-perishable food items to donate when attending the performances. Let's come together as a community to make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need.
Performance Dates and Details:
November 24th, 2023 at 7PM
November 25th, 2023 at 7PM
November 26th, 2023 at 2PM
Location: The Stardust Theatre 14401 N RH JOHNSON BLVD, SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375
Ticket Information: Admission to the radio play is $12. A portion of ticket sales will be used for a monetary donation to Valley View Community Food Bank.
Narrator: Fred Schneider
Virginia: Annie Wall
Mother O’Hanlon: Marcia Proven
Father O'Hanlon: Geoff Proven
Samantha: Lori Camarata
Walter Gibson: Nick Missos
Francis Church: Robert Bubon
Mary Lou Parker: Julie Archambeau
Wendy Parker: Pat Masterson
Mother Parker: Jenny Kaupu
Postman: Michael Baker
Martha: Diane McGiffin
Prologue 1: Don Hehman
Prologue 2: Mary McHugh
Prologue 3: Vicki Baker
For more information about the play, the food drive, and how to purchase tickets, please visit
theatrewestscw.com
About Theatre West: Theatre West is a Sun City West-based theatre group composed of talented residents from the active adult community of Sun City West. With a storied history of outstanding productions and deep community engagement, our goal is to inspire, entertain, and leave indelible memories. As we celebrate our 43rd year, Theatre West continues to shine as a true testament to the artistic spirit of Sun City West.
About Valley View Community Food Bank: Valley View Community Food Bank was founded in March 2007 by Jesse Ramirez. Jesse served at the West Side Food Bank in Surprise, Arizona for 21 years before starting Valley View Community Food Bank. From its first 500 square foot location to now, Valley View Community Food Bank currently provides nutritious food boxes at four locations.
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