Deck the Halls soon at Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse opens its season with the Florida premiere of the new holiday musical, "Another Night Before Christmas," Dec. 11 through Dec. 21 at the Norris Center in downtown Naples.

The holiday musical by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto, the creators of Gulfshore Playhouse's smash hit "Married Alive!," centers around Karol, a disillusioned woman with a lack of holiday spirit, and an intruder claiming to be Santa Claus. Is he just a burglar or is he really the jolly old elf determined to help her find the true meaning of Christmas? Audiences will find out as they enjoy this touching holiday treat for the whole family.

"After the success of "Married Alive!" last spring, I am sure our audiences will enjoy this touching, heart-warming and funny new musical by the same writers," said Kristen Coury, founder and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse. "We are excited to be the second theater in the country to produce this great new musical and continue to support the growth of new playwrights and

composers in our country."

The two-person cast includes New York-based actors Paul Romero and Ashley Puckett Gonzales.

Ms. Coury will direct. Previous productions under her direction for Gulfshore Playhouse include "Romeo and Juliet: Redefined," "Oleanna," "Life (x) 3" and "Married Alive!" Her feature film, "Friends and Family," has been released worldwide and is available on DVD.

Rounding out the creative team are: Curtis Jones, set designer; Lisa Soverino, lighting designer; Jamie Carmichael, props master; and Jackie Morelisse, costume designer.

"Another Night Before Christmas" features the musical direction and accompaniment of Justin Hatchimonji.

Tickets start at $30 and are available by calling (866) 811-4111 or at www.gulfshoreplayhouse. org. Rush tickets are also available for $10 one hour before the performance, subject to availability.