Celebrate The Holidays With Classic Radio at DM Playhouse
Join us to celebrate the holidays with the Final Act Ensemble at their annual holiday performance. The show will take place at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for all ages and are available at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse ticket office, or by phone at 515-277-6261.
The performance features four holiday-themed segments from vintage radio programs. Visit with Easy Aces as logic-challenged Jane Ace tries to wangle a mink coat out of her husband. Take a trip to 79 Wistful Vista where Fibber McGee and Molly get involved in another nutty mix-up that'll have you laughing. Find out what happens when My Friend Irma causes havoc as she tries to earn extra money for Christmas presents. And audiences won't want to miss out on what happens when Father Knows Best sets out to find a Christmas tree and gets stuck in a snowdrift, miles from home on Christmas Eve. The evening includes holiday songs from the period, a nutty commercial or two, and a singalong at the end. Get set for belly laughs with the Final Act Ensemble this holiday season!
The Final Act Ensemble is a troupe of performers ages 60 and older that present classic and original radio plays, including commercials and live and recorded sound effects. In addition to this performance, traveling programs are available for youth, adult, and multi-generational audiences.
The Playhouse, now in its 100th season, is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the US. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.
For more information on the holiday show and the Final Act Ensemble, contact the Des Moines Community Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261 or visit dmplayhouse.com.
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