TOY Presents The Best Christmas Pagent Ever
The Best Christmas Pagent Ever opens the second production of Theatre of Youth Company's 2007-2008 Season at the historic Allendale Theatre.
The play, by Barbara Robinson, adapted from her book, opens tomorrow and continues Saturdays and Sundays until December 16th. The Best Christmas Pagent Ever is recommended for the whole family and is sponsored by Fisher-Price. This is TOY’s 36th season, and the 9th season at the Allendale Theatre.
From the release: The whole town will learn a great lesson in compassion and understanding when Grace Bradley and her husband put on the annual church pageant, despite having to cast the Herdman kids - “probably the meanest, nastiest, most inventively awful kids in the history of the world.” Mayhem, merriment and the true meaning of Christmas run rampant in this hilarious and heartwarming story.
"These kids have been working very hard, and it has been wonderful to see them develop their talent and make new friends. They have great discipline, and are very proud of their accomplishments”, said Meg Quinn, TOY's Artistic Director. "This is the third time we’ve presented this show, the first two being in 2003, and 2004. We have 28 kids (and 7 adults), some of whom have been in the show before, and it has been wonderful to see their artistic talent grow."
"We get children and families from as far away as Youngstown, Batavia, and other parts of WNY who come to TOY, who would otherwise never see the city," Quinn said. "I hear that again and again, and I think it is just a great opportunity for these kids and families to not only see the show, but the city, and what it has to offer."
And may I suggest that before or after the show, you enjoy what Allentown has to offer! Go shopping, have dinner, or lunch, or stop by the Sweet Tooth after the show to top off a wonderful holiday experience. You might also stop into Rust Belt Books to pick up a copy of local author, Sergio Rodrigues', Little Santa book.
And a ‘mini subscription’ for 3 or 4 TOY shows would also make a great gift idea!
Friday, Dec 7 - 7PM
Saturday, Dec 8 - 2PM & 5:30PM
Sunday, Dec 9 - 2PM
Friday, Dec 14 - 7PM
Saturday, Dec 15 - 2PM & 5:30PM
Sunday, Dec 16 - 2PM
Visit TOY for more information. www.theatreofyouth.org.
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