Hemingford will present its fourth annual Christmas Play this Sunday and Monday, Dec. 18 and 19.
This year's production is Christmas in Comfort.
Mona Malone, famous for her role as the "scream queen" in Hollywood horror flicks, must do 200 hours of community service.
A judge is persuaded by Mona's attorney to let her spend them directing the annual Christmas play in her tiny hometown of Comfort. When Mona and her pre-conceived ideas about small towns meet the wacky residents of Comfort and their pre-conceived ideas, sparks fly. Laughter and the traditional music of Christmas fill the stage with warmth as the people of Comfort help Mona learn a big lesson about fame, faith and the fact that a long time ago in Bethlehem, a child was born for everyone -- including the famous Mona Malone.
Tabi Bryner, producer and director for the community event, is leading a cast of more than 35 individuals from throughout the community, with the assistance of Irene Prochazka and music direction by Sue Shaver.
The cast is mostly children, with performers as young as three years old. However, there are also performances by a handful of adults.
The performances for Christmas in Comfort are Sunday and Monday, December 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. at the multipurpose hall on the Box Butte County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Advance tickets are available at the Hemingford Community Federal Credit Union, or by calling 308-487-5578. Ticket prices are $5 for children 12 and younger, $8 for adults. All tickets are $10 at the door.
