Open House Theatre Company is thrilled to present The Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming holiday play by local playwrights Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston. Performances will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, located at 10441 Shaver Rd in Portage.

Mark your calendars and join us for the performances! December 13th and 14th at 6:00 PM December 15th at 2:00 PM

About the Play

The Night Before Christmas is based in part on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore, offering a comic and highly interactive twist on how the famous verse came to be written. Originally commissioned by the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre in 2012, this long one-act play features imaginative elements like cows turning into reindeer, toys coming to life, a visit from Santa Claus, and festive seasonal music.

Set in 1823 on the Moore family’s Manhattan estate, the play follows the Moores as they prepare a surprise for their children on Christmas Eve. The audience—especially children—is invited to participate, making this a truly engaging experience for the whole family.

Tickets

As part of our commitment to making sure that theatre is accessible to every member of our community, Open House Theatre Company is offering tickets to The Night Before Christmas on a Pay-What-You-Will basis. They may be purchased at the door or in advance using a credit card at tinyurl.com/OHTCtickets. The suggested donation is $15 per person; $5 for children under 12.