sedona news – Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) is proud to present another unforgettable live theater production this holiday season. Celebrate the holidays with David Sedaris events. Holidays on Ice Hilarious Stories will be held from November 29th to December 1st in Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. A collection of irreverent, darkly comedic episodes that offer an alternative perspective on the holiday season, this production was made possible with permission from David Sedaris.

holidays on ice is instructed by Camila Ross is an award-winning producer, director, actor, and executive director of the Emerson Theater Collaborative and Sedona Academy of the Arts.

The cast includes Emerson veterans James Yeo, Audrey Young, Joan Westmoreland, Sean Spencer, Lisa Glinski, Matt Egan, and Kat Ransom. ETC welcomes Terra Shelman, Craig Schneider, Kirstyn Lazur, and Kaycee Palumbo to its creative team.

A special pre-show event will be held on opening night, Friday, November 29th. Sights, sounds and sampling of the holiday experience. Audience members are invited to interact and jingle with the performers. holiday on ice Savor seasonal snacks and enjoy the stylings of Jeannie Carroll, who has performed in front of enthusiastic audiences around the world. The event will be catered by Chef John Lamargri. Get in the festive spirit with singing, eating, and sampling all things holiday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $20 including show tickets for opening night only. $45 at the door. The number of participants will be limited to 50 people.

In keeping with the season, each performance opens with musical performances by special guests. The Red Rock Apella Ensemble will wow the audience on opening night, and local favorite, the versatile Sandy Shenholm, will perform Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

Performances at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall, 3511 Verde Valley School Road, will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. If you would like to purchase tickets for Friday night, holiday sights and sounds event, cPlease select other events and add them to your cart before checking out. Sights and Sounds will run from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, ahead of Holidays on Ice, which begins at 7pm. For tickets to this special event: https://bit.ly/etc-sss-holidays

To purchase tickets, visit Show Only: TICKETLEAP: https://bit.ly/etc-holidays-on-ice-tickets Or call us at (860) 705-9711. Learn more here www.emersontheatercollaborative.org

ETC would like to thank the City of Sedona, Arizona Arts Commission, Sedona Monthly, No Moss Brands, and all ETC donors for their support of this work.

The Emerson Theater Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce innovative and thought-provoking theater in both Southeastern and Southeastern Connecticut, with a focus on diversity. To serve youth, underrepresented communities, and artists. Sedona, Arizona. It was founded in 2008 to give voice to actors’ natural talent for character development.

ETC explores timely themes and issues through new original works and classics of contemporary theater. We develop and nurture both emerging and professional artists and collaborate with Emerson College’s network of alumni and students.