“An O. Henry Christmas" November 7, 2008

Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
An O. Henry Christmas

A Christmas Musical Featuring
"The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Directed by Robert Kramer
Musical Direction by Boni McIntyre

“An O. Henry Christmas" brings together two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the season.

Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents “An O. Henry Christmas" November 7 - December 21. November performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. In December three Thursday performances are added on the 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue (13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden). Tickets are $25 (student, senior, and group rates available) and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.

"The Gift of the Magi" is the tale of Jim and Della Young - newlyweds approaching their first Christmas together in 1905. Although struggling to meet the rent, they could not be happier or more in love. Each wants to give the other a special Christmas gift as a symbol of love. To do so, they sacrifice their most prized possessions.

“The Last Leaf” was developed as a companion piece for “The Gift of the Magi”. The setting is Greenwich Village, New York, 1905. Two women, Johnsy, a painter, and her new roommate Sue, a promising sculptor, share an apartment and artist's studio. As time passes, a strong friendship grows out of their passion for art and the youthful hopes and dreams they share with each other.

Peter Ekstrom gives us a lively script and enchanting music to match the spirit of the O. Henry stories. The lyrics -- always intelligent and often humorous -- emphasize the comedy and drama experienced in everyday life. -- Louisville-Courier Journal

Robert Kramer directs Aimee Carlisle as Della and Tyler Collins as Jim in “Gift of the Magi” and Jade Tiller as Johnsy, Kellie Rae Rocky as Sue, Wade Livingston as Mr. Behrman and Cat Smith as the Doctor in “The Last Leaf”. Todd Sorensen understudies the role of Mr. Behrman.

Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
“An O. Henry Christmas"
The musical adaptation of O’ Henry’s much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21
November performance schedule is Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
*December performance schedule is *Thur/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue
(13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden)
Tickets: $25
303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com
Appropriate for all ages.