Silent Night: The (Mostly) True Story of the World’s Most Beloved Carol

Description

SMSU Theatre celebrates the holiday season with a staged reading of 'Silent Night: The (Mostly) True Story of the World’s Most Beloved Carol' by Peter Manos, accompanied by music from the SMSU Chorale. Audience members can join in a singalong at the end of the show. Performances are December 10 and 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Admission is pay-what-you-can (cash or check) at the door, and free parking is available in lot B-1. The story takes place in December 1818 in an Austrian village that has seen much hardship and is in the midst of a blizzardy winter. An assistant priest and a poor schoolmaster strive to lift the spirits of the villagers with an extra-special Christmas Eve program. Through a misunderstanding the schoolmaster’s son, who has special needs, destroys the already ailing church organ. Despondent, the child runs away from home. In the midst of this turmoil, the schoolmaster and priest come together to create the beloved Christmas song, “Silent Night.” 'Silent Night' is a celebration of peace and togetherness, and a testament to the power of love during the holiday season.