Striking 12 by Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinken and Valerie Vigoda December 20, 2008

"Artfully crafted and engaging" says The New York Times. Based on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale The Little Match Girl, a grumpy office worker is dead-set upon spending New Year's Eve all by himself, but his plans of solitude are thwarted by an energetic young lady selling mood-boosting holiday lights. This eclectic new musical is co-authored by Rachel Sheinken, the Tony Award-winning writer of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. With a wonderful pop/rock score that includes songs like "Red and Green (And I'm Feeling Blue)" and "Screwed Up People Make Great Art," it's a deliciously original and uplifting way to pop the cork to 2009! Special Events for Striking 12 Opening Night! - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Pre-show entertainment from 6:30 to 7:20PM with a champagne/dessert following the performance. Show begins at 7:30. Tuesday Night Madness (Socials Night) - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - Pre-show music starting at 6:30PM, free hors d'ouevres from area restaurants and socializing with other theatre lovers. Discussion Nights - Wednesday, December 17 and December 31, 2008 - Join a post-show discussion with the cast, Artistic Director and special guests. Sunday Matinee ForePlay - Sunday, December 28, 2008- Pre-show 30-minute discussion beginning at 1:30PM with light continental brunch (coffee, tea, danish.) The remainder of the run will be as follows: Tuesday - Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday shows at 8:00 p.m. Saturday shows at 4:00 p.m.and 8:30 p.m. Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m. Group rates are available Groups of 10-29 = 20% Groups of 30 or more = 30%