Every Christmas Story Ever Told is a comedic romp through exactly what the title says. Now playing at ArtsWest in the West Seattle Junction through Dec. 24. Tickets available through ArtsWest.org or through the Box Office.
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press release:
Playing through December 24th, ArtsWest proudly presents the Seattle Premiere of a hilarious, mad-cap homage to all things Xmas. If you’re too busy to catch any other holiday show this season, why not see the one that has it all: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez.
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We begin with Brian reading the opening narrative of his umpteenth production of A Christmas Carol, when Justin and Nick start to rebel. “Don’t get me wrong, Christmas Carols’ a great story. Fezziwig, redemption, God bless us everyone, Nice ghost, Fat ghost, Scary ghost . . . but honestly, I’m just doing this ‘cause I need the insurance.” Reluctantly, Brian follows along as the actors launch themselves, and the audience, into a full-scale re-examination of all shows holiday, from Rudolph (with a slight adjustment for copyright issues) to “It’s a Wonderful Life” (in a second-act mash up that will blow your mind). And THAT’S NOT ALL! Traditions from around the world (some more questionable than others) and a finale that includes “Every Carol Ever Sung,” will leave you fully holiday-satisfied, with nothing left to do but wrap those presents and drink that nog.
Every Christmas Story Every Told (And Then Some!), is directed by Kate Jaeger; set and props by Jill Beasley; costumes by Stacey Derek; lighting by Josh Randall; and sound by Kyle Thompson. This whirlwind, Holiday Extravaganza, will be performed by Nick Edwards, Justin Huertas, and Brian Lange.
For tickets go to www.artswest.org or call Box Office at (206)938-0339 (Tuesday - Saturday, Noon-7:00pm).
You can download a letter sized poster for the production at the link above.
