"The Lights of Jingle Bell Hill" by John Jacobson and Mac Huff
Directed by Ruth Ann Pattee
This class is for students in grades 1-3. Schedule: Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 am. Class schedule will change on Dec. 10 to Sat. 9:30-11:30am and Weds 3:00-5:00pm for the last 2 classes as all students come together to rehearse the full show. Final dress rehearsal Saturday Dec. 17 at 2 pm, and Performance at 4 pm. All classes and performance take place at the Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Waitsfield.
The story: Every town that celebrates Christmas seems to have at least one street that takes it all joyfully over-the-top in its quest to display its spirit in decoration and light. The same is true for the North Pole, in the village that is the home of Santa Claus. The citizens of that village are, of course, elves, reindeer, toys, and snow people. When the Bright family moves to Jingle Bell Hill, they are a little intimidated by the contest to win “The Best Decorated Neighborhood” Award. There is one house on Jingle Bell Hill that is without lights, decoration, and holiday spirit, and that causes the neighborhood to lose the contest every year. Together, the residents help their neighbor re-discover the joy in coming together as a community to celebrate the wonder of the season.
This musical features six original songs and over 30 speaking parts for lots of on stage opportunities! Students in this class will play elves, snow people, rag dolls, toy soldiers, reindeer, even a teddy bear!
Tuition is $125 per student. $10 sibling discount per child. A limited number of partial scholarships are available from the Valley Players. To register, go to kidsactvt.com or call 802-793-4220.