Holiday play comes to Brooklyn Opera House

BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Opera House will host an original holiday community theater production of “Many Things” Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 14.

The production is being held in connection with Brooklyn’s annual Christmas Traditions.

Written and directed by Brooklyn pastor and librarian Josh Gerard, "Many Things" is a one-act comedy inspired by events of the Bible.

“In Luke 10, Jesus tells Martha that she is worried about many things,” said Gerard.

Gerard had the idea to take this scene, modernize it and put it in a Christmas setting. A mother has done everything she can to give the perfect Christmas to her family, but all her hard work literally blows up, and she'll have to act fast to make everything come back together again.

“Many Things” is a funny, family-centered Christmas play about having good intentions but not always making time for the things that truly matter, said Gerard.

“These Christmas shows we do are so important because it's a great chance to get people into the Christmas spirit while also reminding them of what it's all about,” said Gerard.

“And I get to do it right here on the stage in the town I grew up in. That's pretty special."

The production will take place on the stage in the Brooklyn Opera House, a cornerstone of the community since 1911. Rebuilt and reopened in 2020, the opera house provides a place for the community to gather and celebrate the local arts.

Cast

Martha — Randi Shaw; John — Travis Williams; Mary — Rose Britts; Ben — Ryder Scott; Jess — Gracie Gerard; Will — Silas Gerard; Kevin — Rory Fuller; Shopper — Traci Williams; Cashier — Alaina Holmes; Sally — Katie Fuller; Pastor — Jeff Britts; Backstage crew — Assistant Director — Alli McCammant; Sound — Brett Fuller; Lights — Lorelai Gerard; Lights — Shadlee Hazelwood; Props and Costumes — Laura Emerson; Writer and Director — Josh Gerard.

Showtimes

Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

Tickets

Visit brooklynoperahouse.com/events to purchase advance tickets for $10. Tickets at the door are $15.