Boogie down To Bethlehem at Bank Theatre

If you’re looking for something to put you in the Christmas spirit, boo gie down to The Bank Theatre in Leamington, where adult and youth performers from the com munity will be presenting “Boogie Down To Bethle hem.”

Annually, The Bank Theatre and Faith Men nonite Church partner to bring a Christmas pro duction to the theatre.

“The show contains toe-tapping songs that are guaranteed to put a Christmas smile on your face,” said director Linda Collard. “It is a multi-gen erational Christmas musi cal. We know all ages will love it!”

Linda is joined by musi cal director Janice Founk.

“We’re delighted to continue our long-stand ing partnership with Faith Mennonite Church producing theatre for children,” said Corey Robertson, chair of The atre Programming. “Chil dren’s theatre is more important than ever as it provides young people with an alternative form of entertainment, social ization and education. We hope this wonderful play brings the Christmas spirit closer to you as we celebrate these amazing young people and adults on our stage.”

Patrons are also asked to bring donations of canned, paper and hy gienic goods for The Bank Theatre annual food bank drive to show the love for the needy in the commu nity.

Boogie Down To Beth lehem runs this Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10, beginning at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Decem ber 11 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Admission is by free will ‘pass the hat’ donation during the show. Patrons are asked to RSVP for tickets by calling 519-326-8805 during Box Office hours Thurs day-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or online at www.bank theatre.com.

Megan Sawatzky, John Harder and Kimberley Kroeker per form as angels in Boogie Down To Bethlehem.

At centre, Mary (Hanna Heinrichs) and Joseph (Anthony Hernandez) sit with baby Jesus, sur rounded by onlookers.

Marisa Iler (left) as Stella and Julianne Wiens (right) as Joy. Sun photos