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Miracle on 34th Street
November 24 - December 17
Directed by Randal S. Powell
Musical Director Gwen Adams

You loved the movie.
You've probably seen one of the remakes.
Now enjoy the story live on stage . . . with music!

Doris Walker, an employee of Macy's Department Store on 34th Street in New York, hires a man named Kris Kringle to play Santa. She becomes upset, however, when her neighbor, Fred Gayley, brings her young and much too serious daughter, Susan, to the store to see this jolly Santa. After all, her daughter doesn't need to believe in this fantasy. When Doris, played by Kim Enloe, calls in Kris to prove to Susan he is just playing a role, he staunchly states he really is Santa! How he proves he is the "one and only Santa" in the courtroom as well as to young Susan and her mother makes this the heartwarming story we all love.

Kim Enloe will appear as Doris Walker with Morgan Gray as her neighbor, Fred Gayley. Kim first appeared on our stage in Brigadoon. And Morgan is realizing a personal goal at CSTOCK . . . his entire family is appearing with him in this show! Playing the part of Susan Walker is 10-year-old Aubrey Beard who is appearing for the first time on the theatre stage. And the familiar plump character with the white beard, jolly laugh, a heart of gold, and a love for the true meaning of Christmas is being portrayed by Ken Stephens. Although a newcomer to CSTOCK, Ken has appeared in several productions in the North Kitsap area for the Roving Players and Kingston Little Theatre.

Others in the cast include:

CSTOCK welcomes a new director for the annual holiday production. Randal Powell came to Kitsap County from Boise, Idaho, where he was active in theatre as an actor, director, assistant director, stage manager, and student. Randal studied theatre arts at Boise State University, and since moving to Washington has continued his professional development at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Although he has continued his theatre activities on stage in BCT productions of The Music Man and South Pacific, this will be his directorial debut in the local area.

Providing musical support is Gwen Adams, who wrote original music and some of the lyrics for the show with more lyrics provided by Director Randal Powell and by his father, also a CSTOCK director, Randy Powell.

The Dispute Resolution Center will host the Sunday, December 3, performance with special holiday desserts and beverages at intermission. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds benefiting the organization. For tickets to that evening's performance, or to find out more about this nonprofit organization, please call the Dispute Resolution Center at 377-4225.

The TEAM program from Tracyton Elementary will be hosting the Saturday, December 9, performance as a fundraiser to support their outdoor education program. Tickets will sell for $12.50 each and include appetizers before the show and refreshments at intermission. For tickets to that performance, please contact Bonnie at 698-6706 or email thompsonfarms@earthlink.net.

This production opens November 24 and runs through December 17 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday's performance at 6 p.m. Watch for a coupon special ad in local papers for the performance on Sunday, November 26. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 11 and under, and are available at the Kitsap Mall Customer Service Booth. All performances are at the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center at 9729 Silverdale Way. Theatre Information Line is 692-9940 or check the website at CSTOCK.org.

Faith is beleiving in things when
common sense tells you not to.