Miracle on 34th Street

The upcoming season features a diverse lineup of theatrical performances, each bringing unique stories and laughter to the stage:

1. **Miracle on 34th Street** – Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies, this beloved tale follows Kris Kringle, an elderly man in a retirement home who becomes Macy’s Santa. His selfless acts of goodwill lead to a court hearing questioning his identity as the true Santa, pivotal for a little girl’s belief in magic. Show dates are December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:00 PM & December 13 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on October 17 & 18.

2. **How I Became A Pirate** – A musical adventure by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, this story features young Jeremy Jacob, who is recruited by comical pirates seeking a treasure spot. As he embarks on this whimsical journey, he learns that true treasures are love and home. Performances take place on January 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:00 PM & January 31 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on November 21 & 22.

3. **Snow White and the Prince** – Another charming musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, this retelling centers on Snow White who, while preparing for her birthday ball, encounters her Prince Philippe but must evade the jealous Queen intent on being the fairest. This enchanting story will be showcased on June 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:00 PM & June 20 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on April 3 & 4.

4. **The Importance of Being Earnest** – Oscar Wilde’s classic comedic play satirizes Victorian society’s absurdities surrounding marriage and identity through two bachelors and their mistaken identities. The play is set to entertain audiences on October 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8:00 PM & October 25 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on August 29 & 30.

5. **The Cottage** – Written by Sandy Rustin, this humorous tale unfolds in an English cottage where Sylvia and Beau’s romantic getaway turns complicated with the unexpected arrival of their spouses. Blending humor and themes of love and identity, this play will be performed on February 26, 27, March 5, 6 at 8:00 PM & March 7 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on January 9 & 10.

6. **Farce of Habit** – A hilarious Southern comedy by Jones Hope Wooten, the play follows D. Gene Wilburn during a chaotic fishing lodge weekend filled with family drama, unexpected visitors, and a looming storm. Expect laughter on April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8:00 PM & April 25 at 2:30 PM, with auditions on February 27 & 28.

Join us for these exciting productions that promise to captivate and entertain audiences of all ages!