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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS TO PLAY AT CHICAGO STREET THEATRE
November 23 through December 16 audiences can experience the much beloved holiday special, A Charlie Brown Christmas live at Chicago Street Theatre located at 154 W Chicago Street in downtown Valparaiso. A Charlie Brown Christmas gives directors, Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano and Kathleen Erny the opportunity to revisit one of their favorites for the holiday season.
Based on the original CBS holiday special by Charles M. Schulz, Lee Mendelson, and Bill Melendez that debuted on December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas tells the story of Schulz's adored "Blockhead", Charlie Brown who is feeling down despite it being one of the most joyous times of the year.
The stage adaptation is by Eric Schaeffer by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.
To capture the childlike wonder and innocence of the original work, the directors auditioned young talent from throughout Northwest Indiana to make up the cast. Erny says that the play has been a great opportunity for the 6th through 12th graders who were cast to have the experience of portraying Schulz's iconic characters as well as a chance for audiences to be treated to the next generation of talent at CST.
Formosa-Parmigiano notes that bringing people together to share something memorable with the community has become an important holiday tradition at Chicago Street.
Because there will be 18 performances of the holiday classic, Erny and Formosa-Parmigiano have assembled two casts to bring A Charlie Brown Christmas to life. The "Snoopy" cast is comprised of: Harry McMurtrey (Valparaiso) as Charlie Brown, Kyla Bowen (Valparaiso) as Lucy, Brody Jordan (Hobart) as Linus, Zoe Fraley (Chesterton) as Sally, Ty Van Benthuysen (Valparaiso) as Snoopy, Olivia Lozano (Valparaiso) as Peppermint Patty, Cole Seramur (Valparaiso) as Schroeder, Molly Herren (Valparaiso) as Frieda, Mia Hutton (Valparaiso) as Violet, and Jin Bloom (Valparaiso) as Pig Pen.
The "Charlie Brown" cast is made up of Sebastian Zieniewicz (Crown Point) as Charlie Brown, Mallory Gall )Valparaiso) as Lucy, Rudy Parmigiano (Valparaiso) as Linus, Ione Calvin (Chesterton) as Sally, Nathan Stoner (Valparaiso) as Snoopy, Lauren Bolla (Chesterton} as Peppermint Patty, Carter Stoner (Valparaiso) as Schroeder, Maggie Collins (Valparaiso) as Frieda, Miranda Bognar (Valparaiso) as Violet, and Katie Golding (Valparaiso) as Pig Pen.
Performances are: 7PM on Friday 11/23, 11/30,12/07, and 12/14 at 7; 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday- 11/24, 11/25, 12/01, 12/08, 12/09, 12/15, and 12/16; and 5:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday- 11/24, 12/01, 12/02, 12/08, 12/15, and 12/16. Tickets are $25 for VIP Couch seats; $20 for Adults; $17 for Seniors and Military; and $15 for Students.Groups of ten or more should contact the Box Office for special rates. Tickets can be purchased by calling the CST Box Office at 219-464-1636 Ext 1 or online at ChicagoStreet.org. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday Noon to 4 PM and two hours prior to performance times on Saturdays and Sundays. At press time several performances have already sold out so reservations are strongly encouraged.
In addition to the performances Chicago Street Theatre will be offering a holiday craft making event one hour prior to the performances starting with performances on Saturday, November 24. For $10 participants can create their own Snoopy Stocking with Children's Theatre Works instructor, Gina Zieniewicz and members of the Charlie Brown casts in the theatre's second floor studio space. All materials for this "Make and Take" project will be provided. Space is limited to 15 participants per show and sitting areas will be available for parents and guardians.
Parents are also encouraged to give the gift of theatre this season with an assortment of CST Holiday Gift Bags and Stockings that will be available through the Box Office. Chicago Street Theatre gifts come with Flex Pass tickets to enjoy the remaining shows in the theatre's 2017/2019 season as well as some holiday goodies for yourself or the theatre goer on your shopping list. Prices are $35 for the Two Ticket Stocking, $60 for The 4 Ticket Gift Bag and $90 for the 6 Ticket Gift Bag.
On Sunday, December 9 at 7 PM, Chicago Street Theatre is pleased to welcome Classical Blast back to Valpo for their 3rd Annual All Ages One Night Jam Holiday Concert. The Chicago based band with its new vocalist, Sophie Monroy, will present their 2018 edition of Dark Side of the Yule that combines a unique mash-up of traditional holiday music played on cello, violin and guitars with Classic Rock from the likes of the Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Simon & Garfunkle, and Metallica. Tickets for this concert event are $20 for Adults and $10 for students and can be purchased online or through the CST Box Office.
Chicago Street Theatre hopes that the community will take advantage of the holiday events they have this season and makes a tradition of sharing the very best of live theatre with their family. A Charlie Brown Christmas runs November 23 through December 16.
Based on the original CBS holiday special by Charles M. Schulz, Lee Mendelson, and Bill Melendez that debuted on December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas tells the story of Schulz's adored "Blockhead", Charlie Brown who is feeling down despite it being one of the most joyous times of the year.
The stage adaptation is by Eric Schaeffer by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.
To capture the childlike wonder and innocence of the original work, the directors auditioned young talent from throughout Northwest Indiana to make up the cast. Erny says that the play has been a great opportunity for the 6th through 12th graders who were cast to have the experience of portraying Schulz's iconic characters as well as a chance for audiences to be treated to the next generation of talent at CST.
Formosa-Parmigiano notes that bringing people together to share something memorable with the community has become an important holiday tradition at Chicago Street.
Because there will be 18 performances of the holiday classic, Erny and Formosa-Parmigiano have assembled two casts to bring A Charlie Brown Christmas to life. The "Snoopy" cast is comprised of: Harry McMurtrey (Valparaiso) as Charlie Brown, Kyla Bowen (Valparaiso) as Lucy, Brody Jordan (Hobart) as Linus, Zoe Fraley (Chesterton) as Sally, Ty Van Benthuysen (Valparaiso) as Snoopy, Olivia Lozano (Valparaiso) as Peppermint Patty, Cole Seramur (Valparaiso) as Schroeder, Molly Herren (Valparaiso) as Frieda, Mia Hutton (Valparaiso) as Violet, and Jin Bloom (Valparaiso) as Pig Pen.
The "Charlie Brown" cast is made up of Sebastian Zieniewicz (Crown Point) as Charlie Brown, Mallory Gall )Valparaiso) as Lucy, Rudy Parmigiano (Valparaiso) as Linus, Ione Calvin (Chesterton) as Sally, Nathan Stoner (Valparaiso) as Snoopy, Lauren Bolla (Chesterton} as Peppermint Patty, Carter Stoner (Valparaiso) as Schroeder, Maggie Collins (Valparaiso) as Frieda, Miranda Bognar (Valparaiso) as Violet, and Katie Golding (Valparaiso) as Pig Pen.
Performances are: 7PM on Friday 11/23, 11/30,12/07, and 12/14 at 7; 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday- 11/24, 11/25, 12/01, 12/08, 12/09, 12/15, and 12/16; and 5:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday- 11/24, 12/01, 12/02, 12/08, 12/15, and 12/16. Tickets are $25 for VIP Couch seats; $20 for Adults; $17 for Seniors and Military; and $15 for Students.Groups of ten or more should contact the Box Office for special rates. Tickets can be purchased by calling the CST Box Office at 219-464-1636 Ext 1 or online at ChicagoStreet.org. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday Noon to 4 PM and two hours prior to performance times on Saturdays and Sundays. At press time several performances have already sold out so reservations are strongly encouraged.
In addition to the performances Chicago Street Theatre will be offering a holiday craft making event one hour prior to the performances starting with performances on Saturday, November 24. For $10 participants can create their own Snoopy Stocking with Children's Theatre Works instructor, Gina Zieniewicz and members of the Charlie Brown casts in the theatre's second floor studio space. All materials for this "Make and Take" project will be provided. Space is limited to 15 participants per show and sitting areas will be available for parents and guardians.
Parents are also encouraged to give the gift of theatre this season with an assortment of CST Holiday Gift Bags and Stockings that will be available through the Box Office. Chicago Street Theatre gifts come with Flex Pass tickets to enjoy the remaining shows in the theatre's 2017/2019 season as well as some holiday goodies for yourself or the theatre goer on your shopping list. Prices are $35 for the Two Ticket Stocking, $60 for The 4 Ticket Gift Bag and $90 for the 6 Ticket Gift Bag.
On Sunday, December 9 at 7 PM, Chicago Street Theatre is pleased to welcome Classical Blast back to Valpo for their 3rd Annual All Ages One Night Jam Holiday Concert. The Chicago based band with its new vocalist, Sophie Monroy, will present their 2018 edition of Dark Side of the Yule that combines a unique mash-up of traditional holiday music played on cello, violin and guitars with Classic Rock from the likes of the Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Simon & Garfunkle, and Metallica. Tickets for this concert event are $20 for Adults and $10 for students and can be purchased online or through the CST Box Office.
Chicago Street Theatre hopes that the community will take advantage of the holiday events they have this season and makes a tradition of sharing the very best of live theatre with their family. A Charlie Brown Christmas runs November 23 through December 16.
Photos by Eric Brant for CST featuring (L TO R): Cole Seramur as Schroeder and Kyla Bowen as Lucy; Nathan Stoner as Snoopy; Rudy Parmigiano as Linus and Sebastian Zieniewicz as Charlie Brown
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