The Chanukah Guest

by Jenna Zark

based on the book by Eric A. Kimmel

A return of the MJTC commission that was a sold-out hit, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of Bubba Brayna, making latkes for the first night of Chanukah, when the smell from her kitchen brings an unexpected and very hungry visitor. Based on the award-winning children’s book of the same name by Eric A. Kimmel, this joyful and interactive holiday play is perfect for the whole family! Suitable for children three and up. Join us 15 minutes before each production to see an special bonus scene with the actors preparing for the show!

Did you know we offer K-5 field trip performances? Click here to learn more!


 
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Holiday Photos with the Chanukah Bear

Sunday, December 9 Following the 1:00 p.m. performance

Get your holiday photo taken with the Chanukah bear on the fun, festive, and colorful set of the play-- a free photo opportunity for friends and family! Click here to get tickets.

 

Meet the Artists

The Cast

 
Josh Bagley, David

Josh Bagley, David

Bradley Hildebrandt, Rabbi/bear

Bradley Hildebrandt, Rabbi/bear

Kim kivens, bubba Brayna

Kim kivens, bubba Brayna

 

Production Artists

 
Craig Johnson, Director

Craig Johnson, Director

Kirby Moore, Scenic Design

Kirby Moore, Scenic Design

Paul Epton, Lighting Design

Paul Epton, Lighting Design

Lisa conley, Costume design

Lisa conley, Costume design

 
 
anita kelling, sound design

anita kelling, sound design

robert j. smith, properties design

robert j. smith, properties design

c. ryan shipley, stage manager

c. ryan shipley, stage manager

jenna zark, playwright

jenna zark, playwright

 

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"delightful... told with great humor" 
-TALKIN’ BROADWAY

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ABOVE: kIM kIVENS AS BUBBA BRAYNA

ABOVE: kIM kIVENS AS BUBBA BRAYNA

 

Producer’s Circle

Barbara Brooks & Rick Friede, Amy & Sonny F. Miller

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board
and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

 
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