2012 - 2013
The Christmas Schooner
book by John Reeger
music & lyrics by Julie Shannon
directed by: Lisa Smith
performed on: November 30, December 1 & 2, and December 8 & 9, 2012
This critically acclaimed holiday musical tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. His voyages become a yearly tradition despite his wife's misgivings - until a fateful voyage makes her realize the true importance of his mission.
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The Cast and Crew
| Zac Weiber | Peter Stossel |
| Jessica Eldredge | Alma Stossel |
| Chris Eilersen | Gustav Stossel |
| Joshua Hanz | Karl Stossel (age 9) |
| Brett Wefel | Karl Stossel (age 15)/Young Man |
| Adam Schott | Rudy/Storyteller Man 1 |
| Tom Sparrow | Oskar/Storyteller Man 2 |
| Jeremy Palmer | Steve/Storyteller Man 3 |
| Jeff Rogner | Hans/Officer Wells/Storyteller Man 4 |
| Michelle Estrada | Enid/Storyteller Woman 1 |
| Sally Eilersen | Martha/Kate/Storyteller Woman 2 |
| Joan Kimber | Olive/Rose/Storyteller Woman 3 |
| Lydia Berryman | Mary Claire Daugherty/Young Woman |
| Kara Sparrow | Young Girl |
| Jake Kimber | Citizen of Chicago |
| Jorja Kimber | Citizen of Chicago |
| Jackson McDowell | Citizen of Chicago |
| Lisa Smith | Director |
| Jan Betka | Assistant Director |
| Jan Betka | Stage Manager |
| Lauren Dayton | Music Director |
| Sheila Tabone | Pianist |
| Doreen Raynak | Property Master |
| Neomi Buchanan | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Dan Smith | Sound |
