Arts & Entertainment

Saline Area Players Bring A 'Real(ish)' Story to the Stage in Time for Christmas

There are four chances to see the original production of "Silent Night: The Real(ish) Story," written and directed by Kara Cardella, next month.

A news release:

The Saline Area Players have announced an original production, Silent Night: The Real(ish) Story, written and directed by Kara Cardella.  

The show will be performed at 7:30 pm on Dec. 5-6, 1:00 and at 3:30 PM on Dec. 7-8 at Stone Arch Arts and Events, 117 South Ann Arbor St.t, Saline MI, 48176.  

Ticket prices are $5 for individuals and $25 for an immediate family.  

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Full show information is posted on the website at www.salineareaplayers.org. Seating is general admission.  

To reserve tickets or to get answers to questions, please email silentnight@salineareaplayers.org or call (734) 546-9612. Tickets are also available at Maureen’s Designs, 101 S Ann Arbor St., Saline.

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The most beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night,” was written almost by accident. A young priest, an Austrian village and a damaged organ all took part in the creation of this classic hymn. The action takes place in a small Alpine Village. The new priest Father Josef comes to town, delights the children, and turns the little church upside down with his new ways, much to the chagrin of the crusty housekeeper and grumpy choirmaster. With a bit of embellishment, some memorable characters, and favorite holiday tunes, this staging of the almost catastrophe will be a delight for the whole family.

The cast includes: 

Tess Carichner,  Drew Eccleston, Benedict Gregor, John Paul Gregor, Madeline Gregor, Maurita Gregor, Rich Hamann, Sarah Hamann, Tommy Hamann, Olivia Harrison, Preciou Irechukwa, Rhoda Irechukwa, Eleanor Kelley and Emilia Kelley.

Also, Mackena Kofahl, Fred Lupton, Maggie Lupton, Mary McCall, Maggie McCormick, Daniel Muzzi, Matthew Muzzi, Stephen Muzzi, Kevin Myers, Ann Roberts, Kim Roberts, Ella Rumsey, Josie Rumsey, Gilbert Warila, and Skyla Widmayer.

This delightful one-act play is a must-see for family members of all ages.


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