[NEohioPAL] Medina: Christmas Belles at Williams-on-the-Lake

[Larry Mohler]

Medina County Show Biz Returns to Williams-on-the-Lake 
  
The holiday season is approaching once again, and this year Medina Show Biz invites you to attend our production of “Christmas Belles” at the beautiful banquet facility of Williams-on-the-Lake which is located at 787 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH.  Performance dates are November 27, 28, 29 & December 4, 5, 6.  The Friday evening performances start at 8 pm and are “show only.”  Saturday evenings will include dinner with seating at 6:30 pm and the show following.  Sunday afternoons are matinee shows starting at 2 pm. 
  
“Christmas Belles” was written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.  According to their official biographies, they are “three of the most widely-produced comedic playwrights in America.”  As a team, they have written six plays, in addition to having diverse and prolific careers individually.  The members of this award-winning trio have written, acted, directed, and produced for stage, movies, and television.  Visit the website www.joneshopewooten.com for more fascinating information on these three talented, extraordinary people. 
  
Under the direction of William Morgan, “Christmas Belles” is the story of  seven southern belles from Fayro, Texas, and four of the men in their lives as they prepare for the annual church Christmas pageant at the Tabernacle of the Lamb.  Returning to the Medina Stage after an eight year absence is Thelma Huttner who plays Frankie Futrelle Dubberly, in her 40’s and pregnant, a few weeks overdue with a second set of twins.  Helen Graf from the cast of our March 2009 production of “Brigadoon” plays her sister Twink, in jail because of the unintended results of an act of revenge against a former boyfriend.  In her first role with Medina Show Biz, Linda Ryan portrays their sister Honey Raye, director of the Christmas pageant, who is hoping to present the most memorable spectacle that the people of Fayro have ever seen.  Bruce Beery, a veteran of several Show Biz productions, plays Deputy Sheriff John Curtis Buntner, everything you want your
 southern lawman to be.  A familiar face to visitors to our most recent “Spirits of the Past” Medina history re-enactments, Sandy Kaskey plays Patsy Price, a local society matron who believes that she is at least a step or two above everyone else in town.  Nick North, with quite a history in Medina Show Biz, brings us Raynerd Chisum, a character that is simply beyond description.  Other newcomers to the Medina Show Biz stage include Michael Cranston as Frankie’s husband Dub; Amanda Blevins as their daughter Gina Jo; Kathy Frank as Rhonda Lynn Lampley, a new resident in Fayro; Michael James as Justin Waverly, the interim pastor at the Tabernacle of the Lamb; and Sue Roach as Geneva Musgrave, the owner of the local flower shop and director of the church Christmas program for the past 27 years.  
  
A few of the characters in this story are a Santa with a kidney stone, a reluctant Elvis, a sheep with an attitude, and a shepherd who won’t go anywhere without his little red wagon. 

“Christmas Belles” is a wonderful way for you to entertain those out-of-town guests Thanksgiving weekend, or have a nearby getaway before your Christmas rush.  
  
For ticket information and reservations, please call Williams-on-the-Lake at (330)722-6766.




      
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