‘Many Things’ holiday play coming to the BOH, Dec. 6, 7, 8 & 14

​       Cast members of the Brooklyn Opera House holiday community theatre production of “Many Things” have been working hard behind the scenes to bring guests a fun and hilarious heartfelt Christmas story. Showtimes are 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 – 7, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. An encore production is slated for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Submitted photo.

​By J.O. Parker
 
      The Brooklyn Opera House will be hosting an original holiday community theatre production of “Many Things,” Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 14.
       The production is being held in connection with Brooklyn’s annual Christmas Traditions.
      Written and directed by Brooklyn's pastor/librarian Josh Gerard, "Many Things" is a one act comedy that was inspired by the events of the Bible.
      “In Luke 10, Jesus tells Martha that she is worried about many things,” noted Gerard.
      Gerard had the idea to take this scene, modernize it, and put it in a Christmas setting where a mother has done everything she can to give the perfect Christmas to her family, but finds all her hard work literally blows up and she'll have to act fast to try and make everything come back together again. 
     Gerard said “Many Things” is a funny, family-centered Christmas play about having good intentions, but not always making time for the things that truly matter.
     “These Christmas shows we do are so important because it's a great chance to get people into the Christmas spirit while also reminding them of what it's all about,” said Gerard. “And I get to do it right here on the stage in the town I grew up in. That's pretty special."
      The production will take place on the stage in the beautiful Brooklyn Opera House, a cornerstone of the community since 1911. Rebuilt and reopened in 2020, the opera house provides a place for the community to gather and celebrate the local arts.
Cast:
     Martha - Randi Shaw; John - Travis Williams; Mary – Rose Britts; Ben – Ryder Scott; Jess – Gracie Gerard; Will – Silas Gerard; Kevin - Rory Fuller; Shopper – Traci Williams; Cashier - Alaina Holmes; Sally – Katie Fuller; Pastor – Jeff Britts; Backstage crew – Assistant Director – Alli McCammant; Sound – Brett Fuller; Lights – Lorelai Gerard; Lights – Shadlee Hazelwood; Props and Costumes – Laura Emerson; Writer and Director – Josh Gerard.
Showtimes:
         Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Tickets:
       Please visit http://www.brooklynoperahouse.com/events to purchase advance tickets for $10. Tickets at the door are $15.