Retro Holiday Play Continues at New Dawn Theater

Into retro? Like heart-warming Christmas stories? Then you’ll enjoy “Dad’s Christmas Miracle,” which continues this weekend at New Dawn Theater in Duluth.

Grandpa Connor Murphy recalls the Christmas he wanted a go-cart more than anything and the excitement in the Murphy household as the holiday approaches. His teacher Miss McLaughlin messes things up by handing out report cards just before Christmas vacation. His dismal report card dashes his hopes of getting the go-cart. "This is a socks and underwear card if ever there was one," young Connor declares.

The scenes switch between the elder Connor telling his grandchildren about his childhood Christmas and vignettes of his memories acted out by his family when Connor was a boy. The set is filled with vintage furniture and holiday decorations that will take some in the audience back to their early Christmases.

The cast includes John Laszlo, Chuck Mason, Barbara Allen, Ramona Weaver, George Peters, Jordan Cox, Chase McElroy, David Heath, Keira Edgett, Audrey Paulson, Megan Heath, and Demi Lehman.

"Dad’s Christmas Miracle" was written by Pat Cook. New Dawn Theater Company’s production is co-directed by Sherry Ingbritsen and Kari Hefner. “This is a family-friendly show and perfect for all ages,” said Ingbritsen, the company’s president and artistic director.

The play runs Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.

Tickets are $10 for students, $12 for children and senior citizens, and $15 for adults. Season tickets that include five shows and one special event are also available.

is located in 3087 Main St. in downtown Duluth. Reserve tickets online or call 678-887-5015.