A MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Live Radio Show to Return to Round Rock Stage

Penfold Theatre Company presents A Miracle on 34th Street Classic Radiocast November 30 - December 23 at Old Settlers Hall, next door to Round Rock's "Christmas Towne."

Back by popular demand, the show draws audience members back in time to 1946 as members of the KPNF radio station are assembling for a live radio performance of A Miracle on 34th Street. As they bring to life the entire story through dozens of character voices and live foley sound effects, you'll be re-introduced to Kris Kringle, the delightfully charming Macy's mascot put on trial for claiming to be the real Santa Claus. Besieged by commercialism and skepticism, winning the trial and restoring his friends' faith in the true spirit of Christmas will require nothing short of a miracle!

A Miracle on 34th Street Classic Radiocast is the seventh production in Penfold's series of live radio plays for the holidays. Associate Artistic Director Nathan Jerkins crafted the adaptation alongside radio scripts for It's a Wonderful Life (2016) and A Christmas Carol (2015). "Today's news stories bombard us with frightening displays of violence and greed," says Producing Artistic Director Ryan Crowder. "Telling stories of hope during the holidays is our way standing against despair and celebrating the noblest human virtues. A Miracle on 34th Street is a tale in which belief in love and community carries the day."

The performance features mock radio commercials for local businesses and a nightly cameo role for a selected member of the audience. Glowing with warmth and undeniably evocative of the true Christmas spirit, the performance is a perfect way to ring in the holiday season.

During their visit to Old Settler's Hall, guests should be sure to take in Christmas Towne, hosted by the City of Round Rock. Located next door to the performance, the Towne features light displays, full-scale carnival rides, light maze, holiday food and more - all coordinated by the City of Round Rock's Parks & Recreation Department. (See www.roundrocktexas.gov/?p=6173 for more details.)

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IF YOU GO:

A MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET CLASSIC RADIOCAST
Adapted by Nathan Jerkins
Directed by Monica Ballard
Featuring Robert Berry, Sarah Marie Curry, Nathan Jerkins, Julie Linnard and Isto Barton
Old Settler's Hall, 3300 East Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
December 1-23, 2016
$25 Regular, $23 Students, $23 Seniors (age 60+)
Showtimes, tickets and information available at www.penfoldtheatre.org

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Penfold Theatre Company cultivates a love for live theatre in northern Travis and Williamson Counties by offering first-class, professional theatre performances and education programs. 2017-18 is the company's tenth anniversary season: Woman in Black (October 2017), A Miracle on 24th Street Classic Radiocast (December 2017) and Much Ado About Nothing (June 2018).

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