Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Darcie Beekman stopped into the WGHN studios to chat with Jessie Bruce about the WGHN Radio Player’s production of The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Hear the interview below.
Tune in at 6:00 pm, December 20th to hear 92.1 WGHN RADIO PLAYERS Present: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” LIVE! Set a reminder on your cell, don’t miss when it airs again at 3:00 PM on Christmas EVE on 92.1 WGHN or wghn.com!
Get ready to be charmed by a holiday tale like no other! ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ by Renee Calarco is a delightful twist on the classic carol, following the journey of Shirley the Partridge as she navigates the challenges of tradition, friendship, and holiday chaos. With a cast of quirky characters and unexpected surprises, this heartwarming story will have you laughing, and cheering Shirley on! Will tradition prevail, or will she shake things up? Find out in this playful and imaginative retelling of the beloved Christmas classic.
Decked in silver and gold, red and green, the Cast members in order of performance:
William Mitchell as the Story Teller:
Narrator of our tale
Katy Wolffis as SHIRLEY: a partridge
Laurie Koldyk as DOT: a turtledove
Robert Koldyk as RICKY: a turtledove
Tonya Christiansen as MOM PARTRIDGE: Shirley’s Mother
Char Ten Clay as GRAMMY PARTRIDGE: Shirley’s Grandma
Laurie Koldyk as GREAT-GRAMMY PARTRIDGE: Shirley’s Great Grandma
Alicia Phipps as CLOTHILDE: a French hen
Tonya Christiansen as SOLANGE: a French hen
Robert Snideman as HENRI: a French rooster
Robert Monetza as FARMER: Owner of the French hens and rooster
Alicia Phipps as CALLING BIRD 1: a bird that calls
John Siemion as CALLING BIRD 2: a bird that calls
Maggie Holmberg as CALLING BIRD 3: a bird that calls
Robert Monetza as CALLING BIRD 4: a bird that calls
Ted Jawor as a CHRISTMAS HOARDER: Taker of holiday items
Joni Bennett as ALYSSA: a steampunk swan
Robert Snideman as the HOST: at a comedy club
Robert Koldyk as TYLER: a drummer
Char Ten Clay as FRANCES: a milkmaid
Josh Wolffis as NICK: a leaping lord
(plays all 10 lords)
Debra Willison as SAMANTHA: a dancing lady
(plays all 9 ladies)
Wendy Siemion as Foley Artist number 1: sound effects
Amy Piersma as Foley Artist number 2: sound effects
Music by Karen Fredericksen
Directed by Darcie Beekman
92.1 WGHN staff, Jesse Bruce
Please note….this is not a show to be visually watched. It’s a unique opportunity to gather around your home radio, as in days gone by and be entertained like it was “in the good ol’ days”. A gift from all of us to all of you…MERRY CHRISTMAS!A giant thank you to our sponsors:
This collaboration is sponsored by Must Love Dogs, Lakeside Eats, Third Coast Studio Co., D. Baker Lumber and Sons, Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services and Culver’s of Grand Haven.
Photo credit to Katy Wolffis (and Josh Wolffis)
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