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American Players Theatre’s “The Gift of the Magi”

Theater and Dance
Musical adaptation of O. Henry by James DeVita & Josh Schmidt, 11/26-12/19, APT, Spring Green, showing at 7:30 pm Thursdays, 8 pm Fridays, 3 & 8 pm Saturdays (8 pm only on 11/27) and Sundays (6 pm only on 11/28 & 12/19), plus 1 pm on 11/30 & 12/7-8, 10 am on 12/1, 8 pm on 12/14 and 7:30 pm, 12/15. . www.playinthewoods.org or 588-2361

When: 11/26/10
Call: 588-2361
Web: www.playinthewoods.org
Email: [email protected]

More Information:
Special Events to Accompany Many Gift of the Magi performances.

Tickets to APT’s first winter show more than 70% sold.

American Players Theatre’s (APT) first winter show The Gift of the Magi will offer special events for many performances. Musical acts including Madrigal choirs, brass ensembles, and vocal groups are scheduled to play in the
Touchstone Theatre lobby for nearly every show, and evening performances will host
bonfires complete with marshmallow roasting. Talk backs with the actors and artistic
staff will also be offered after Friday evening performances. A complete schedule of
events will be available after November 15, 2010 on the APT website:
www.americanplayers.org.

With a just over a month to go before The Gift of the Magi opens, about 75% of
available tickets have already sold. Many performances are already sold out, including
the weekend matinee performances. APT’s first winter show, The Gift of the Magi will
run in the Touchstone Theatre from November 26 — December 19, 2010, with opening
night November 28.

This musical version of The Gift of the Magi — adapted from O. Henry’s classic story of
love and generosity — was written by APT Core Company member James DeVita, with
original music by Josh Schmidt. DeVita will also direct. The show features Core
Company members Tracy Michelle Arnold as Della and Brian Mani as O. Henry, and
APT favorite (and Ms. Arnold’s real-life husband) Marcus Truschinski as Jim. The Gift of
the Magi will premiere in APT’s 200-seat, indoor Touchstone Theatre on November 26,
2010, and close December 19, 2010 after 26 performances.

According to playwright James DeVita, “APT is an ideal fit for The Gift of the Magi because of their shared simplicity and honesty. He calls it ―a simple holiday show based on the story…and just two musicians–a cello and viola.” He went on to say ―”This is a great story celebrating some of the very simple truths which we all know, but we often forget in the bustle of life. A good story helps to remind us of what we already know in our hearts…Jim and Della’s life is all about how much they can do with how little, and when in doubt they too fall back upon the simple truth they know—that they have each other.”

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Based on the short story by O. Henry
Written and Directed by James DeVita
Music by Josh Schmidt
Lyrics by James DeVita and Josh Schmidt
First Preview Performance: November 26, 2010
Opening Night: November 28, 2010
Closing Night: December 19, 2010

Jim and his wife Della are very much in love, but can barely afford their one-room apartment due to a recent decrease in Jim’s salary. As a Christmas gift, Della scrapes together pennies to buy Jim a fob for his prized pocket watch given to him by his grandfather. When her savings doesn’t cover the cost of the fob, she cuts off and sells her long, beautiful hair cut to make up the extra. Meanwhile, Jim decides to sell his watch to buy Della a beautiful set of tortoiseshell combs for her lovely hair. Although each is disappointed to find the gift they chose rendered useless, in the end they are even more pleased with the gift they received, because it represents their love for one another. Featuring original songs written by James DeVita and Josh Schmidt, and performed by Tracy Michelle Arnold, Brian Mani and Marcus Truschinski.

SPRING GREEN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
December 4, 2010.
Visit the Spring Green area, on Saturday December 4, and be treated to festive horse-drawn wagon rides, living tree ensemble and lighted Post House Garden (2000 lights!), and Santa Claus himself. People of all ages can enjoy the many events that will take place at the 28th Annual Spring Green Country Christmas. Activities include Holiday Craft Fair, Quilt Show, Breakfast with Santa, and Tour of Homes. All-day events leading up to the CAROL OF FIRE — a spectacular, choreographed fireworks show set to classical holiday music, simulcast on WRCO FM 100.9.

ABOUT AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE
American Players Theatre is located at 5950 Golf Course Road, Spring Green, Wis., on 110 acres of hilly woods and meadows above the Wisconsin River, 40 miles west of Madison. The APT amphitheater is built within a natural hollow atop an oak-wooded hill. Under the dome of sky, 1148 comfortably cushioned seats encircle three sides of the stage.

The natural beauty of the great outdoors is an integral part of the APT summer experience. Picnicking in the woods is popular before and between shows. Patrons may bring their own picnic or purchase gourmet picnic dinners provided by the Hubbard Avenue Diner in Middleton, Wis. Picnics are made fresh daily and delivered to the theater. There are hiking trails and two graceful walking paths leading up the hill to the theater. A shuttle bus is also available. 2010 brings APT’s first winter show, The Gift of the Magi, a world-premiere musical written by James DeVita.

The theater’s mission is to bring the classics to life for as wide and diverse an audience as possible, making great plays accessible and understandable through skilled and reverent presentation. The Wall Street Journal’s Terry Teachout recently called APT ―”…one of America’s top classical companies.” Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune raved, ―”…the current level of classical work here is without self-evident Midwestern peer” and Damien Jacques, writing for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel called APT ―”…arguably the best classical stage company in the U.S.”

Event at American Players Theatre, Spring Green on 2010-11-26 00:00:00 : 2010-11-26 00:00:00

American Players Theatre’s “The Gift of the Magi”
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American Players Theatre’s “The Gift of the Magi”