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"Just in the Nick of Time!" at the Albright Theatre!
The Albright Theatre proudly presents “Just in the Nick of Time!” by Linda Daugherty.
Christmas is coming and Santa Claus is missing! The vibrant citizens of the North Pole soon start to lose their Christmas spirit – and their color! It’s up to Detective Red Mistletoe to get some answers and to save Christmas! Celebrate the holiday season with the Albright Theatre and this delightful family-friendly mystery!
“It has been a joy to direct this cast of adults, young adults and children for my directorial debut”, says Director, Ron Gustin (Batavia). “Working with the actors, gathering the props, creating the set and making this a wonderful show has been a labor of love. I hope everyone will come to see the color that Christmas has to offer us.”
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This vibrant cast includes some real characters and features actors that are young and young-at-heart! Annie Hanlin (Batavia) is the clever Detective Red Mistletoe. Bob Humbug (Kristen Duerdoth of Geneva), Holly Wreath (Allison Griffiths of St. Charles) and Fruitcake (Connor Madziarczyk of Sugar Grove) are the villainous trio that try their best strip the Christmas spirit from the North Pole. It wouldn’t be a holiday show without Santa and Mrs. Claus (played by Von and Jan Peery of North Aurora)! Dane Marvin (Batavia) is the nerdy and lovable Dr. Green. The giggly, boy-crazy Elf Girls are played by Ava Schumock (Geneva), Morgan Donohue (Batavia) and Evie Beck (Sugar Grove). The rough-and-tumble Toy Tester Elves are Lane Hanlin (Batavia), Alex Schuhow (Batavia) and Drew Lillig (North Aurora). Landon Keller (Batavia) and Anna Malay (Batavia) are the wise Elder Elves. The Gumdrop Trio - Blue Gumdrop (Sam Schuhow of Batavia), Orange Gumdrop (Ronni Gustin of Batavia) and Purple Gumdrop (MaKenna Donohue of Batavia) – will surely send you into sugar shock! And don’t forget the sweet Candy Cane (Naomi Gustin of Batavia), sparkly Snowflake (Maya Malay of Batavia) and the majestic (though a bit clumsy) Tree (Xander Peery of Batavia). The cast is supported by Director, Ron Gustin of Batavia; Assistant Director, JP Quirk of South Elgin and Producer, Erin Cauley of St. Charles.
"Unfortunately, outside of school, there aren’t many opportunities for young people to take to the stage, so it has been a pleasure to work with such a great cast of up-and-coming superstars”, says Assistant Director, JP Quirk (South Elgin). “’Just in the Nick of Time!’ is just one of those shows - even if you aren’t ready for the ‘Christmas Rush’, you can’t help but smile and enjoy the fantasy that is the North Pole.”
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“Just in the Nick of Time!” will run weekends December 6 – 15. Performance times are Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm. Rated G. The Albright Theatre Company, 100 N. Island Ave. (3rd floor of the Batavia Government Building), Batavia, IL, 60510. Tickets are $12 for Adults & $9 for Students/Seniors.
Share the holiday spirit with those in need! Bring in a non-perishable food donation and receive $1 off your full price ticket purchase! (One $1 donation discount per full price ticket purchase. Not valid with any other discounts or vouchers. Donations will be made to a local charitable organization.)
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED! – please call (630) 406-8838. For more information, please visit the Albright Theatre website at www.albrighttheatre.com.
