The Chance Theater made its Christmas list and checked it twice, so get ready for something naughty and something nice when the Chance presents a pair of holiday-themed plays beginning November 20 and running through December 27.
Up first is Little Women: The Broadway Musical, a tune-filled adaptation of the classic novel that's suitable for all ages. Returning for its 6th annual production is The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an outrageous adult look at life as one of Santa's reindeer after an outrageous controversy breaks out at the North Pole.
"Little Women is the Tony nominated musical that is the second play in our series of family literature offerings that will be performed during the holidays," explains Chance Theater managing director Casey Long, who will also be directing the show. "Our audiences really enjoyed our staging of Anne of Green Gables for the past two years, and we're looking forward to offering another classic tale that will be perfect for the entire family during the holiday season."
"I'm also happy to bring back an audience favorite, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, for its 6th annual production," adds Long, who also performs in the play each year. "It's a funny, in-your-face adult show, and one that is proving to be a popular perennial holiday play."
November 20 - December 27
LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Directed by Casey Long
Associate Directed by Tanae Beyer
Musical Direction by Mike Wilkins
Choreographed by Jessie McLean
Six generations have read the story...this one will sing it! Fans of Chance productions of Anne of Green Gables will fall in love with Little Women: The Musical. The play follows the saga of the four March sisters and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts while the father is serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War.
Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm (Nov. 22 at 5 pm)
Thursdays Dec. 3, 10 & 17 at 8 pm
Tickets:
$22 - $35
December 1 - 19
THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES
Written by Jeff Goode
Directed by Oanh Nguyen
A Chance un-holiday tradition is back for its 6th year! Our favorite team of reindeer still have plenty to say. Accusations, rumors and all-out attacks are flying fast and furious around Santa's toyshop this holiday season. Go behind the tinsel and hear the truth about Santa straight from the eight reindeer who know him best. When a doe says "No", she means "No Way, Sucka!"
Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 11 pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8 pm
Tickets:
$20 - $30
TICKET INFORMATION
(714) 777-3033
www.chancetheater.org
Theatre Address
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
ABOUT THE CHANCE THEATER
Recently named "Outstanding Arts Organization" for the second time by Arts Orange County, the Chance is proud to be wrapping up its Mainstage Series of Season 11 as one of the leading ensemble based theatre companies in Southern California. Voted "Best Theater Group" by MyFoxLA for two years in a row and "Best Small Theater" by Orange Coast Magazine, and a recipient of the 2007 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's (LADCC) Polly Warfield Award for Excellence, a vital component of the Chance Theater's mission has always been to intimately present personally meaningful, uniquely engaging stories that promote dialogue within our community and provide a visceral experience for theatergoers. As a constituent member of Theater Communications Group (TCG), Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET), and the Los Angeles Stage Alliance (LASA), the Chance continues to bring national attention to Southern California theater through its recent achievements, which include a 2006 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater.
