BRANDEN SMITH
Producer / Director / Creator
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, John K. Alvarez
Directors: Branden Smith, Leslie O'Carroll
Set Design: Tania Barrenechea
Lighting Design: Josiah Croegart
Sound Design: Brendan O'Hara
Costume Design: Jazmin Aurora
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Featuring: Joey Folsom, Caroline Turner and Selah Kreeger
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Performed in December 2024 at The Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
In looking for a Christmas play that we had not previously performed at the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, I found one that I knew our audience would love! Much in the realm of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and The Play That Goes Wrong, this show is non-stop controlled chaos, as three performers attempt to, well, perform the entirety of Christmas. Given the playwright's permission in the script, we were able to adapt our production and include jokes that felt current and topical. The result was a ton of fun and endless Christmas stories!
Photos by @CurtisDevore
"Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season!" https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=6381