Write Out Loud Presents THE GIVING SEASON

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience announces THE GIVING SEASON the third production in Season XII on Monday, December 17th at the Old Town Theatre. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music, together into a literary tapestry. A pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.

Antonio "TJ" Johnson, Lilith Freund and Paul Maley join Co-Founders Walter Ritter and Veronica Murphy to share stories.

Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared, "The Giving Season - Our annual Holiday program, celebrates the importance of giving. We welcome the opportunity each year to stop amidst the bustle of the holidays to remember what a gift it is to give to others. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or just the New Year, there will be a wonderful story for you. And we have a special scheduled appearance by Santa."

The Giving Season Stories to include:

Barrington Bunny by Martin Bell - read by Walter Ritter & Lilith Freund

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore - read by Santa Claus

The Peddler's Gift by Maxine Rose Schur - read by Paul Maley

The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau - read by Veronica Murphy

Waiting for the Carolers by Martha Brooks - read by Lilith Freund

White Christmas by Valena Minor Williams - read by Antonio "TJ" Johnson

Tickets for THE GIVING SEASON are $25. There are discounts for seniors, military ($22) and students ($5). Purchase tickets on-line at www.writeoutloudsd.com or by calling 619-297-8953