A Tinkerman’s Christmas Eve 2011

A Tinkerman’s Christmas Eve, written and directed by local author and USP Walk of Fame member Beverly Graves, is a heartwarming family Christmas story filled with music!

The Tinkermans gather together, but are sorely missing one of their family members who is serving overseas in the military. This simple but charming story is woven around all of your favorite Christmas songs, from children’s numbers, old standards, contemporary tunes, and traditional hymns.  It’s all about the true meaning of Christmas – a family’s love and commitment to each other, and their celebration of the birth of Christ.

Production Crew
Director: Beverly Graves
Producer/Assistant Director: Pat Moriarity
Piano Accompanist: Brian Nolder
Make-Up Coordinator: Peggy Moriarity
Props: Shelley Buhrow
Sound Board: Cody Kooi
Light Design: Arvin Van Zante
Light Board: Don Graves
Set Design: Beverly Graves
Master Carpenter: Jim Palmer
Set Construction: Jim Palmer, Pat Moriarity, Arvin Van Zante, Shelley Buhrow, Don Buhrow
Program: Anne McCullough Kelly
Poster Design: Mat Kelly

Cast
Karen Tinkerman – Carolyn Scharff/Amy Treimer
Jonathan Tinkerman – Tom Vander Well
Jacob Tinkerman – Colby Van Gorp
Jessica Tinkerman – Kaleena Van Haaften
Sarah Tinkerman – Audrey Kremser & Julia Smart
Grandma Tinkerman – Kim Beyer
Grandpa Tinkerman – Randy Icenbice
Judith Manley – Beverly Graves
David Manley – Darrell Dobernecker
Reverend Perry – Spence VerMeer
Mrs. Perry – Denise Gregory
Nurse – Kayla Kaufmann

Church Ladies
Miranda Rains
Kelly Van Haaften
Cammie Nelson

Children Carolers
Camille Henry
Mandolin Holmes
Lily VerMeer
Isabel Treimer
Callista Webb
Lisa Morgan & Kids

Audiences were delighted with the four performances and word of mouth had audience members scrambling to snatch up available seats for the final two performances! Thanks to Producer Pat Moriarity, Director Beverly Graves, Cast and Crew for another great production!

Final Attendance
Thur Dec 1: 157
Fri Dec 2: 123
Sat Dec 3: 239
Sun Dec 4: 202
Total: 721