The Media Theatre’s children’s
show for the holiday season is coming up soon. “Jack Frost Saves Christmas” is
on Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at Noon November 26 through December 31.
This one hour upbeat and
heartfelt show for youth of all ages is all about the boy who can't seem to do
anything right because everything he touches turns to ice! Soon, however,
friendship and the art of giving get everyone in on the act for a wonderful
holiday.
"Jack Frost
Saves Christmas" was written by Matt and Tina Jo Wallace with music by
Scott Bradley, a previous resident music director for The Media Theatre. Songs
include "Countdown to Christmas", "Frost", and "Gifts
Are For Giving". The show begins at The North Pole where Jack Frost is in the company of four humorous animals who make jokes and sing before he disappears and mistakenly enters a small town's holiday musical.
The production
features a cast of the theatre's professionally trained acting, dance, and New
School students along with three special guest adult actors.
Austy Hicks |
Austy Hicks, recently
seen at The Media Theatre as Jesus in “Godspell” and as Enoch Snow Jr. in the
Broadway Series production of “Carousel”, plays the lead role of Jack Frost. He
was also seen as Jack (a different one!) in “Into The Woods” and was a brother
in “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. He’s also been in The
Limelight Theatre of West Chester’s “The Wizard of Oz”.
Roger Ricker directs the show and reprises
his role as Mr. Holly, the town's Elton John-esque eccentric theatre director. Local actor Henry O' Neill ("West Side Story", "Aladdin", "Annie Jr.") returns as Santa Claus.
This is the third
time The Media Theatre brings “Jack Frost Saves Christmas” to its historic
stage. It is the only theatre in the Philadelphia region where audiences of all
ages are able to enjoy the one hour musical comedy.
Music Direction is by
Justin Adams. The colorful costumes are by Carol Sorensen. The show includes
audience participation and an opportunity for children to be on stage during
the "Rompin' Reindeer" dance.
The show plays
Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at November 26 through December 31. To purchase
tickets call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org. It's just $12 for children
and $15 for adults to enjoy this special holiday themed treat.
The complete cast for
“Jack Frost Saves Christmas” is:
Jack Frost.......Austy Hicks
Elizabeth.........Hannah Brady / Ilena Mita
Elizabeth's Mom....Isabelle Butera/ Hanna Murphy
Elizabeth's Mom....Isabelle Butera/ Hanna Murphy
Rabbit............Elizabeth Brown/ Lily Lexer
Penguin.........Aiden
Fox/ Lily Jo Shelkin
Raccoon........Greyson Heneks / Olivia Stroup
Polar Bear.....Shannon Clark/ Noelle Longenberger
Raccoon........Greyson Heneks / Olivia Stroup
Polar Bear.....Shannon Clark/ Noelle Longenberger
Mr. Holly.......Roger Ricker
Anna, the dancer.............Bridget Henry
Michael, the singer.........Zachary Amos/ Charles Lamonaca
Michael, the singer.........Zachary Amos/ Charles Lamonaca
Father Winter and Santa.....Henry O' Neill
Story Tellers.......Alyssa Carlow, Savanna Galloway, Zoe Nesbitt, Lauren Saddic
News Vendors....Brooklyn Bonner, Leo Koncos, Drew Murphy, David
Potts,
Audrey Siu, Madison Vassilakopoulos
Audrey Siu, Madison Vassilakopoulos
Townspeople....All actors when not playing double cast role listed
(Also News Vendors are always Townspeople as well)
Understudies:
Jack Frost......Leo Koncos
Mr. Holly/ Santa.........Tim Haney
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