Director’s Note
Welcome to Forte’s production of “A Christmas Fantasy"!” This is not a fantasy of princes, princesses and castles, but a fantasy of past and present Christmas memories and popular music performances. This is a moment to soak in and enjoy a favorite Christmas song or artist and remember the magic and joy of Christmas. A moment to relish. A moment to step out of your daily routine and into a beautiful, musical holiday world that we create for you on stage.
A favorite popular Christmas song might come from a worn-out 1940’s Bing Crosby album, or a holiday Motown record from the 60’s It might be a vintage holiday favorite from Frank Sinatra or Andy Williams. The Carpenters sang Christmas tunes during the 1970’s that are still cherished today. Amy Grant’s Christmas albums from the 80’s and 90’s are considered by some as “essential” holiday listening. In more recent years, artist like MIchael W. Smith and Mercy Me have created contemporary Christmas recordings that are treasured as well. Popular artists like Mariah Carey and Paul McCartney have contributed to the list of holiday favorites, and there are many memorable tunes from Christmas movies, Broadway musicals, and television specials. The list is vast, the variety endless.
Some of these popular Christmas favorites have been thoughtfully selected for your enjoyment today, The greatest gift we can give you is a musical moment of holiday joy and happiness: A Christmas Fantasy.
Program
Welcome Christmas
It’s the Holiday Season
Let It Snow!
Wonderful Christmastime
All I Want for Christmas is You
Merry Christmas, Darling
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
We Need a Little Christmas
Carol of the Bells
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
Christmas is Three Quarter Time
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Christmas Day
Cast Members
Christa Balero, Katie Balero, Kenedy Carey, Abby Grimmett, Jaqee Luey, Tamyra Meeks, Stephanie Steel, Kambria Amidan, Kiera Fairchild, Sierra Gosney, Caitlin Kreutz, Megan Mattinson, Karissa Wallace, Alaina Wangsgaard, Mike Hoke, Dakota Musick, Evan Naef, Justin Shoemaker, Aaron-Michael Sintay, Devin Duggan, Jayden Jeppson, Quentin Naef, Ammon Sintay, Taylor Sisemore.
