THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
by Thornton Wilder – 2 pm August 11, 7 pm August 13, 2 pm August 15, 17, & 18
Produced in celebration of the MacDowell Colony’s Centennial

Through ninety years and four generations, the Bayard family celebrates Christmas with a traditional holiday dinner. THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER is astonishing in its stagecraft, using the same simple, focused, and spare use of stage, scenery, and costume which Wilder developed brilliantly in other plays such as OUR TOWN. Reminiscent of the Second Company‘s production of LITTLE WOMEN and directed by Gus Kaikkonen, THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER will teach young audiences of the importance of family, and enchant older audiences with its heartwarming story of familial tradition. Suitable for children age 8 and up.

Second Company productions feature members of our Intern and Apprentice company, and are designed to be enjoyed by children age 4 and up (and we think grown-ups will like them, too!). Plan to make a day of it by packing a lunch to enjoy on the grounds. Be sure to stick around after the show so the kids can meet the cast on the patio! Second Company productions are not included as part of any subscription package.