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New Dawn warms up season with ‘Candle in the Window’ A play written in 1991 about people in the 1980s performed in 2018 might seem unusual for a holiday offering, but New Dawn Theatre Artistic Director Sherry Ingbritsen assures audiences it is relevant to our times. “The play moves around people who have anything but Christmas on their minds,” Ingbritsen said. “It is more about the turmoil this time of year can cause if there are other things going on in your life.” The show will be performed at New Dawn Theatre Dec. 7-9, 13-16 and 21-23. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. The Dec. 13 show will be at 8 p.m. “‘A Candle in the Window’ is not your typical holiday performance,” Ingbritsen said. “Weary holiday travelers are stuck in a 1980s railway depot when a big snowstorm hits on Christmas Eve. (With) nowhere to go, these people indulge in fights, treachery, abuse and loss. As they are feeling down about themselves and their lives, in come children from a nearby church after practicing their Nativity Scene. What these children are able to convey to the adults is truly magic in so many ways.”
whole family,” Ingbritsen said. “Be prepared for many twists and turns in the end that will make you feel the spirit of the season.” Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors ages 51 and over and for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. Holley Calmes newdawntheatrecompany. com. It is the children who New Dawn Theatre is bring out the Christmas located at 3650 Satellite feelings and the hope that Blvd. in Duluth. comes along with it. For more information, “This play helps you visit newdawntheatrecomsee that no matter what pany.com. the problems in your life, Holley Calmes is a Actors rehearse for New Dawn Theatre’s “A Candle in the Window,” which opens Dec. freelance writer and there is always hope and 7 in Duluth. (Special Photo) public relations consultant faith. And, at Christmas specializing in the arts. time, miracles can always occur, no matter how portray in the Nativity.” by L. Don Swartz. Sherry “‘A Candle in the Win- Email her at hcalmes@ small, that allow you to Solange Fleury plays Ingbritsen is the director. dow’ is appropriate for the mindspring.com. open your heart and let Elizabeth/Mary. Noah love and light shine in,” Lagoy plays John/Joseph. Ingbritsen said. Isabella Gonzalez plays Although the play was Kathryn/Angel. Lulu written for the 1980s Clements plays Mabel/ time period, “ironically, Wiseman. Jaden Thompit seems to fit,” Ingbritsen son plays Wally/Shepsaid. “Much of the show is herd. Emily Reeves plays timeless. There is nothing Helen/Shepherd. Terrell political at all.” Bonds plays Francis/WiseThe children acting in man. the play are essential to The adult cast members the success of the mesinclude John Damico, sage. Launa Kowalski, Michelle “The children in this Saarela, Melissa Maute, cast are super adorable,” Lane Hunter, Matthew Ingbritsen said. “Probably Maute, Jeffrey Liu, Quothe best-behaved children rey Billups, and Ciarra ever. Each child plays two Logan. Kiane Davis is the characters: their real iden- stage manager. tity and the character they The play was written
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