~Doc Lawrence
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| Liza Jaine and Jeff LeCraw Sparkle |
On Christmas Eve, Karol (Liza Jaine), an exhausted social worker, is heading home from her office Christmas party. Along the way, she sees a homeless man (Jeff LeCraw) muttering and dirty. Karol offers the man leftovers from the party and continues to her spartan apartment equipped with a nightmarish digital burglar alarm. Karol is determined to enjoy a quiet evening devoid of anything resembling Christmas. Later, the homeless man breaks in and joins her. He tells the outraged Karol that he isn’t what she thinks, but is Santa Claus in all his glory. Is he lying? Does he need intervention? Should she have him arrested?
Another Night Before Christmas, with book and lyrics by Sean Greenan and music by Leah Okimoto, entertains with a refreshing score, funny lines and a spectacular stage set that truly connects with the audience through the impressive talents and good voices provided by Ms. Jaine and Mr. LeCraw. The story resonates with those who ever believed in Santa Claus.
Art Station Theatre delivers another holiday gem.
The two actors create some nice chemistry providing warmth through well-executed choreography, clever lines and strong, often powerfully emotional singing. From beginning to end, they offer an infectious performance. You’ll not soon forget some of the songs. One favorite was “Kill Der Bingle.” You have to see the performance to appreciate it.
Another Night Before Christmas is a flawless Christmas show that appeals to all generations. It is an emotional and entertaining story, loaded with humor and at the end actually prompted some tears. More than holiday entertainment, it’s our opportunity to shed the “bah humbug” of the season and for two glorious hours celebrate the wonder and magic in knowing that Santa Claus is coming to town.
Through December 17.
Art Station Theatre
(770) 469.1105
www.artstation.org
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