WHEN:
November 24 - December 29, 2024
WHERE:
The Berry Stage at the Bramble Arts Loft
5545 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
CAST:
Annalie Ciolino as Gloria Cott
Molly Clemente as Carla Mae
Scott Danielson as Mr. Mills (Dad) & Mr. Brady
Hannah Efsits as Tanya Smithers
Andrew Greiche as Billy Wild
Sam Hook as Delmer Doakes
Nicole Laurenzi as Adult Addie & Miss Thompson
Julia Limoncelli as Addie Mills
Darrelyn Marx as Grandma Mills
The understudies include Hannah Efsits (Addie Mills), Annalie Ciolino (Carla Mae), Janelle Sanabria (Adult Addie Mills/Miss Thompson, Grandma Mills) and Colum Goebelbecker (Billy Wild, Delmer Doakes)
Musicians: George Howe (keyboards), Paul Gilvary (percussion), Merrick Jones (Cello) and Dwayne Cornelius (guitar/banjo).
CREATIVE TEAM:
George Howe (Music & Lyrics), William Massolia (Book), Dorothy Milne (Director), Alan Donahue (Set Design), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Design), Matthew Chase (Production Manager), Jack Goodman (Lighting Design), Matthew Chase (Sound Design), Lisa Revis (Choreography), Grace Mealey (Production Stage Manager), Paloma Locsin (Properties Design) and Jason Vonrohn (Fight Chroegraphy).
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...The World Premiere Musical, THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE is based on the classic Christmas novel by Gail Rock and the beloved 1972 television movie. Set in rural Nebraska in 1946, young Addie Mills can’t understand why her father won’t allow them to have a Christmas tree in their house. She discovers the tree symbolizes a deeper wound that her family has buried. A deeply moving and joyous coming-of-age holiday tale set to music centering on a young girl whose simple wish heals her family’s broken heart…"
