Matthew Allen of West Winfield, NY in Nazareth College Musical Theatre Benefit on December 10

2013 Dec 3

Matthew Allen of West Winfield, NY is among the musical theatre majors from the Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts who will present A Sparklejollytwinklejingley Holiday Winter Wonderland Extravaganza. The show, which captures the holiday spirit and wraps it up neatly in one little bow, will be performed on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in the Masters Family Community Theater (room A13), located in the lower level of the Nazareth College Arts Center.

This benefit--presented by the junior class of the Nazareth College musical theatre program, under the direction of musical theatre director Don Kot--will support TOYS FOR TOTS by accepting unwrapped toys up until the performance on December 10. The TOYS FOR TOTS objective is to collect unwrapped toys during the months of October, November, and December and present them to less fortunate children in the community. The TOYS FOR TOTS toy donation box is located in front of the Nazareth College Arts Center Box Office.

The family friendly performance of A Sparklejollytwinklejingley Holiday Winter Wonderland Extravaganza includes favorite holiday hits like "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "Santa Baby," "Ring Them Bells," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out," "White Christmas," and others! The evening will also feature a reading of the classic Christmas tale "Twas The Night Before Christmas!"

With the holiday season already upon us, A Sparklejollytwinklejingley Holiday Winter Wonderland Extravaganza, promises to warm the hearts of all who attend and put them in the giving mood. Avid lover of Christmas and Nazareth College junior musical theatre major, Bella McGrath, explains: "The show is very entertaining and uplifting; I encourage everyone to bring their children and experience what the holidays are all about: coming together and celebrating with the ones we love."

Participating elves are Matt Allen, Taylor Carlson, Lainey Catalino, Tess DeFlyer, Francis Grunfeld, Shane Heidecker, Hannah Karpenko, Bella McGrath, Amanda Popielarz, Katie Sweeney, Allie Tabor, and Sam Vaccaro.

About the Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts

The Department of Theatre Arts teaches theatre in a liberal arts context developing a student's skills in critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, and communication. The program hones students' talents and prepares them for a life in the arts. The Department of Theatre Arts' play season has often been listed among the top 10 nationally by The Princeton Review. This year features productions including Urinetown The Musical, An Evening of David Ives, Quilters, and The Cherry Orchard. Like every year, all the roles, scenery, costumes, and lighting will be designed and built by department faculty and students. For more information, visit www.naz.edu/theatre-arts.

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About Nazareth College

Nazareth is a coeducational, independent college on a suburban campus just outside Rochester, N.Y. The College challenges students to rise to their potential with a liberal arts and sciences foundation, professional programs, experiential learning, and an innovative curriculum that addresses the current and emerging needs of the world -- ranging from economics to physical therapy to environmental science. With more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, a vibrant arts center and a variety of athletics, clubs and organizations, Nazareth prepares students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. For more information, visit www.naz.edu.