The play is written by Pat Cook and based on the book written by L. Frank Baum, famous author of The Wizard of Oz, and produced with special arrangements with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
The play begins in the enchanted forest of the Burzee Woods when Ak the Master Woodsman and ruler of the forest finds an infant, but out of fear of bringing the human child into their magical yet forbidden world-a world filled with immortals where he would not fit in- he leaves the infant with Shiegra, the lioness. However, Necile, a wood nymph, longing to have a child of her own, finds the baby and desires to raise the child regardless of the laws against humans in the Burzee Woods.
As Narrator, Frank Baum takes the audience through the story. The life the infant had embraced unfolds from child into adulthood and the mysteries to the questions asked for centuries are then revealed. It’s when Claus travels to Laughing Valley that he finds his life’s purpose. He meets the children: Weekum and Mayrie and they dance and play together until Jack Frost decides to pay a visit and warns Claus of those that will not take kindly to his endeavors, the Awgwas, the dark creatures that despise laughter and joy.
So, Claus must find different ways to side step those against him in order to continue to bring joy the all the children. There are so many examples of giving and receiving and love and acceptance within the story of Santa Claus not only by Necile but by all the Immortals of the Burzee Woods. The fairies, knooks, ryls, nymphs, deer and the royal court extend him compassion for his kind and gentle ways as history is made and costumes and traditions continue to be shared with each new generation.
Showtimes are Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15 at 7 pm and Sunday, December 16 at 2 pm at the Grand Opera House of the South. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and may be purchased online at www.thegrandoperahouse.org or by calling the Opera House at 785-0440 or one hour prior to showtime at the door. For more information please call Director Machelle Booty at 230-9175.
The cast consists of many experienced theaters veterans, such as: Casey Harmon, Brittany Richard, Zaner Cluse, Aaron Booty, JP Fontenot, Ashley Fontenot, Randy Lacombe, Chris Pridgeon, Katelyn Richey, and Tabitha Bridy to those who have made this production in the beginning of their theater adventures: Shiloh Kittles, Rowan Kittles, Lucy Chisholm, Paisley Vincent, Madeline Kibodeaux, Paige Vincent, Etta Chisholm, Alaina Kibodeaux, Sarah Hetzel, Aliyah Leger, Tony Arsement, Keisha Ali, Mikayla Clayton, Casey Benoit, Sophie Miller, Ellie Miller, Lily Smith, Michaela Jabusch, Hunter Kelly, Logan Miller, Zoe Miller, Ezra Miller, Brooke Habetz, Katelyn Richard, Luke Arsement, Dylan Vasseur, Angelique Bieri, Sidney Gilder, Alyson Hetzel, McKenzie Jabusch, Caleb Henry, Cole Henry, Addyson Dailey, Annah Claire Dailey, Jackie Richey, Elizabeth Hetzel, Amber Wilson, Justin Simon, Kervon Griffin, Noah Kittles, Ny’Asiah Sonnier, Amber Hayes, and Kameryn Richard.
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