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Southern Yuletide
December 14, 2011 - December 23, 2011
Southern Yuletide: A Celebration in Story and Song
directed by Stephanie Shine
co-produced with Shakespeare Walla Walla in Washington
December 14-23
IN ROTATING REPERTORY AT DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS
THE WINEGARDNER AUDITORIUM (INDOOR PRODUCTION)
A Christmas Memory
by Truman Capote
Produced by permission of The Truman Capote Literary Trust
Seven-year-old Buddy and his loving, eccentric, elderly cousin Sook, embrace country life, friendship, and the joy of giving during the holiday season. Hear every word of this short story set in 1930s rural Alabama.
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry
Jim and Della are struggling financially. With the holidays approaching, each searches for the perfect present for the other, while sacrificing possessions most important to them. The surprise ending reminds us of the hopeful, optimistic spirit of giving.
EACH PRESENTATION ALSO INCLUDES:
“A Letter from Santa Claus” by Mark Twain
“Twas the Night before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore
and a fun, cast-led Southern sing-along.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
| Wed Dec 14 | 7:00p | Preview Memory |
| Thu Dec 15 | 7:00p | Preview Magi |
| Fri Dec 16 | 7:30p | Opening Memory |
| Sat Dec 17 | 5:00p | Magi |
| Sun Dec 18 | 2:00p | Magi |
| Sun Dec 18 | 5:00p | Memory |
| Tue Dec 20 | 7:00p | Magi |
| Wed Dec 21 | 7:00p | Magi |
| Thu Dec 22 | 7:00p | Memory |
| Fri Dec 23 | 7:30p | Magi |
Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s Box Office will be open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-5:00pm