Directed by Sue Oberg

Dear Editor, I am eight years old.  Please tell me the truth.  Is there a Santa Claus?

So began a simple, touching letter written over 100 years ago by eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun that inspired a timeless editorial response featured on the paper's front page.  This play for young and old warms the heart while reaffirming life's highest beauty and joy.

Holiday drama for ages 7 and up.

$18 Tickets

$16 for Seniors and Students

$20 for Box Seats

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

While Lyric Arts has numerous seats available for most show times, we have LIMITED SEATING available for the following performances:

Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m.

The following performances are completely SOLD OUT:

Sunday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m.

Cast of Characters:

Edward P. Mitchell— Steve Florman

Frank P. Church— John Hage

Andrea Borland— Pam Dockham

Teddy— Conlan Carter

James O’Hanlon—Andrew Burelle

Evie O’Hanlon—Clara Ashwood

Virginia O’Hanlon—Lillian Walker

Sean O’Hanlon— Alec Fisher

Dominic Donnelly—Michael Harrison, Greg Lund

Maria Donnelly—Madeline Kron

Julie— Emmie Belpedio

Susan—Katie Florman

Ann—Rachel Bailey

Betsy—Allyson Schue

Barrington—Marv Anderson

Goss—Lyndon Roschen

Chambers—Bruce Humphrys

Shorty—Gary Koop

Mrs. Goldstein— Diannah Robertson

Newsboys— Austen Fisher, Charlie Vail, Nate Bailey, Calista Mateuszczyk, Emma Hage, Christopher Hanson, Jimmy Deshler, Dallas Dockham

Extras: Carole Humphrys

About Sue Oberg:

Sue has more than twenty-five years of experience in theatrical direction, television, acting and management. She is currently the Executive Director for Skits Outreach Services, Inc. (the SOS Players). This is a non-profit company that works with over 100 youth. SOS provides education and leadership development for youth who teach and promote the merits of individual responsibility through theatre.

Besides SOS, Sue has worked with the Lakeshore Players Youth Program and The Phipps Center for the Arts. She has directed the more serious such as Anne of a Thousand Days to the more light-hearted Little House Christmas, A Christmas Carol and The Reluctant Dragon. Most recently, she directed Seussical the Musical with a cast of 55 adults and children and one very large dog.

Although Sue has been involved in theatre her entire life, her greatest love is her family. She has three grown children and resides in Hastings, Minnesota with her husband, Craig.