Independent Arts News Reporting New Hope Arts Brings Theater Back in a Big Way with Two Original Productions This December
Reported on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Updated December 11, 2024.
Pictured Above: The cast of Santa, Santa, Santa. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA
Two original theatrical productions by local playwrights take the Main Gallery stage this December. Tickets start at $20.00.
New Hope, PA – New Hope Arts is thrilled to announce the return of live theater to its Main Gallery stage with not one, but two original productions this December, showcasing the rich talent of local playwrights and performers. These two shows offer something for everyone—from a family-friendly holiday comedy to a nostalgic, heartfelt musical, marking an exciting milestone in New Hope Arts’ dedication to the performing arts.
First up, December 13-15, 2024, is Santa Santa Santa, a delightful Christmas comedy written by local actor and playwright JaQuinley Kerr. This family-friendly show brings holiday cheer for all ages, followed by a festive sing-along with milk and cookies.
Santa Santa Santa follows a store Santa who finds himself caught in a Christmas snowstorm that threatens to keep him from his own family on Christmas Eve. Alongside his cheerful, caffeine-fueled elf, Holly (played by Kerr herself), and the ever-jolly store announcer (played by musician Matt DiMarino), Santa is reminded of the true spirit of the season in unexpected and heartwarming ways. Beloved local actor Righteous Jolly takes on the role of Santa, blending warmth and humor as he rediscovers the magic of Christmas.
Pictured Above: The cast of Santa, Santa, Santa. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Performance Schedule:
December 13, 6:00 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
December 14 & 15, 3:30 pm (Doors open at 3:00 pm)
Tickets can be secured (HERE)
Pictured Above: Righteous Jolly as Scrooge and Kouraj takes the role of Christin. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Next up, A Levittown Christmas Carol, an original musical by actor and playwright Righteous Jolly, co-written with David Garrett Shaw, who also composed its sixteen original songs. Running December 19-22, this bold reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sets the classic tale in Levittown, PA, blending humor, rock, and holiday spirit in a production that both entertains and touches the heart.
This show brings a nostalgic twist with scenes from the 90s, characters you might recognize from the neighborhood Wawa, and even a headbanging Ghost of Christmas Past. The story follows Chuck, a diner employee, and Grace, a young woman with dreams of opening a bakery—a goal set back by bureaucracy and prejudice. As their stories unfold on Christmas Eve, audiences will enjoy unique interpretations of Ebby Scrooge’s classic tale, including a transformed barber as the Ghost of Christmas Present and a mysterious Ghost of Christmas Future.
Pictured Above: Righteous Jolly as Scrooge and Kouraj takes the role of Christin. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Performance Schedule:
December 19, 20, 21, 22, 2024 (Doors open at 7:00 pm / 1:30 pm for matinee).
Tickets can be secured (HERE)
Christine Ramirez, Executive Director of New Hope Arts, shared her excitement about this double debut: “It’s thrilling to see theater back on our stage after so many years, especially with two incredible, original productions that capture the spirit of our community in such different ways. Both of these shows are filled with humor, warmth, and the creativity of our local artists. We’re looking forward to sharing these stories with our audience and spreading the joy of the season.”
Don’t Miss This Holiday Theater Experience!
Tickets are on sale now for both productions. Join New Hope Arts in celebrating the season with these heartwarming and entertaining performances, a perfect way to experience the magic of theater and the spirit of the holidays. For more information, please visit www.newhopearts.org or contact info@newhopearts.org
Pictured Above: The Main entrance of the New Hope Arts Center
About New Hope Arts: New Hope Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in all forms. With a mission to support creativity and community, New Hope Arts continues to be a vibrant hub where artists and audiences can come together to celebrate and inspire through the visual, performing, and literary arts.
New Hope Arts is located at 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, PA. For more information: www.NewHopeArts.org 215-862-9606
