Dec 18, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
A HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY COMEDY THAT WILL FILL YOUR HOME WITH JOY
Gather your family for the holiday event of the season as GREAT Theatre brings Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play directly into your home. Based on the 1947 movie of the same name and delivered as an old-time radio play, this heartwarming holiday classic tells the story of the last-minute replacement Santa for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade who claims to be the real Kris Kringle. Experience the miracle unfold when the belief of a little girl makes all the difference in this iconic story. Full of laughs, holiday magic and music, it’s perfect for families looking for a way to bring the joy of live theatre into their home for the holidays.
Radio Broadcast: Friday, December 18th at 7pm
Listen live on WJON 95.3FM and KVSC 88.1FM
On Demand: Dec 19, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021
Watch the radio show production complete with costumes, set, and lights
It’s our hope that everyone in our community can experience a joyful theatre experience this holiday season. And what better way to do that than in your own home? Tune in to WJON Radio or KVSC Radio on Friday, December 18th at 7pm to listen to the radio show (no cost to listen!). Or, buy a ticket to watch the staged production on demand December 19, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021.
ON DEMAND TICKETS now on sale!
Pick your price: Pick the price that works best for you and your family. Every dollar will be invested to ensure GREAT Theatre survives and thrives! You need just one ticket per device. You’ll have access to watch for 48-hours after your first click on the access link to view.
GREAT Subscribers: If you would like to use a credit on account for this event, please use the discount code provided via email. As a subscriber you have unlimited access to watch the show anytime and as many times as you want from Dec 19-Jan 3.
Sponsored Tickets: Thanks to Aaron Trompeter with Counselor Realty we have 250 tickets available to provide tickets for frontline workers, educators, nursing homes residents, seniors in isolation or anyone else that you think is deserving of access at no cost. Help GREAT share the joy this holiday season by nominating someone today!
NOMINATION FORM (deadline Dec 29)Production Staff
Director
Kendra Norton Dando (she/her/hers) As Artistic and Education Director for GREAT, Kendra is focused on increasing access to the arts by bringing engaging theatre to our stages, developing partnerships and opportunities to tell the stories of our community, and expanding learning experiences for audiences of all ages. Kendra is originally from the Chicago area and joined GREAT as Education Director in January of 2019. She holds a Master of Theatre Studies from Southern Oregon University and brought fifteen years of experience in educational theatre to GREAT, having developed, designed, and taught theatre curricula for middle and high schools in St. Louis, MO and Madison, WI. Additionally, Kendra is an award-winning director and educator who has directed youth and adults in over fifty productions. She has presented nationally on social justice and theatre and served as the co-director of the Educational Theatre Association’s Wisconsin Thespians and on the board of Minnesota Thespians, increasing student opportunity and access to theatre arts. In addition to teaching acting and theatre courses at St. Cloud Community and Technical College, she has worked with area school districts on developing K-12 arts pathways and was recently selected to the 2022 cohort of the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program with the University of Minnesota and Harvard Business School. When not in a classroom or rehearsal, Kendra is most frequently found enjoying the sunlight, tending to houseplants, or building ginormous LEGO creations with her children.
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Costume Designer
Light Designer
Sound Designer
Music Director
Set Designer
DMR, Videographer
Prop Designer
Cast
Abby Schnobrich is an English teacher at Little Falls High School. She has been in many shows, such as GREAT’s productions of The Sound of Music, Newsies, and Chicago. Abby is excited to bring Mamma Mia! to the stage after the show was postponed due to COVID. She enjoys knitting, quoting movies, directing high school theatre, and spending time with her nieces.
Cadence is a student at Sartell Middle School. She enjoys singing, acting, DIY projects, makeup, and spending time with friends. Cadence has participated in several school productions as well as GREAT’s Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play, Akeelah and the Bee, and The Rainbow Fish Musical.
Brandon teaches high school choir in Sartell and works with The St. John’s Boys’ Choir. He enjoys biking, Schitt’s Creek, musical theatre, and road trips. He is not only one of our volunteer actors, but has also been one of our music directors and accompanists. Brandon has worked on several GREAT productions including Disney’s Newsies, Chicago, A Christmas Story, West Side Story and RENT.
Kyle is a logistics manager with Brenny Transportation. He has appeared in many GREAT productions including Chicago, Singin’ in the Rain, Shrek the Musical, White Christmas, The Secret Garden and many more! In his free time Kyle enjoys spending time with his family and gaming.
Luke Reber is a custom carpenter. Some of his preferred pastimes are ultimate frisbee, basketball, and gardening. Luke has been in many shows, including GREAT productions of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Newsies, and The Brothers Grimm.
Megan is a senior learning associate with Capital One. She has appeared in many GREAT shows including Hairspray, Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, Disney’s Newsies, and many more! Megan enjoys critiquing cheese curds, playing non-strategic board games, adding to cart, taking midday (or any time) naps, and redoing things Kyle (her husband) “helped” with.
Rick is a retired middle school teacher. He taught and directed at Sartell Schools for over 25 years. Rick has been in many GREAT productions including Westside Story, Annie, Tarzan, The Laramie Project, and many more. He has also directed GREAT’s productions of Les Miserables and Ragtime. Rick also enjoys fishing, traveling, and gardening.
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