(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents the World Premiere of The Christmas Tree Farm by Adam Szymkowicz from November 30 through December 23, 2023. This is a heartwarming, bittersweet comedy about love and joy. Get a glimpse of your neighbors in a collection of delicious, bite-sized scenes including a breakup, a breakdown, a meet cute, four Santas, high school sweethearts, a film director and a group of carolers - all taking place at a Christmas Tree Farm! The production is directed by Rachel Dart.
Says Kevin R. Free, Artistic Director of Mile Square Theatre, of this play, “I have been a fan of Adam Szymkowicz’s work for years, and I cannot wait for the world to experience the magic of Christmas through his lens.”
The production has a powerhouse cast, including Nandita Shenoy* (Washer/Dryer) as BRI; Aaron Parker Fouhey* (Night of the Living N-Word!!; The Complete Works of Wm Shakespeare (Abridged)); Sarah Elizabeth Grace (I Won’t Be That Person; Nora’s Dragon); Nathaniel Kent (Limetown; 5 Times in One Night); and Keivana Wallace. *Performing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.
The production features scenic design by Court Watson and prop design by Emmett Grosland, sound design by DJ Potts, costume design by Alicia J. Austin, and lighting design by Victoria Bain. Arielle Legere* is the Production Stage Manager.
The Christmas Tree Farm will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre (1400 Clinton St. Hoboken, NJ 07030). Performances begin Thursday, November 30, and continue through Sunday, December 23. Opening Night is Saturday, December 2 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $24-$35 and available at milesquaretheatre.org. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater a half hour before the performance. There is an additional performance scheduled for December 15 at 1:00pm. The theatre is also offering a special “Pay-What-You-Will” performance on Thursday, November 30 at 8:00pm and an Artist Appreciation Night on Friday, December 1 at 8:00pm.
The Christmas Tree Farm plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, December 23: Thursdays at 8:00pm; Fridays at 8:00pm; Saturdays at 3:00pm & 8:00pm (the December 23 matinee is at 2:00pm); and Sundays at 3:00pm. Running Time: 85 minutes.
Mile Square Theatre is located at 1400 Clinton Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. The company was founded in 2003 as a non-profit professional theatre. MST’s mission is to enrich and engage the region through the production of professional theatre and innovative arts education. MST produces professional theatre year round, including shows for young audiences and their annual festival of plays about baseball, 7th Inning Stretch.
