(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- The Somerset Valley Players presents The 24 Days Before Christmas weekends from December 5-21, 2025. Adapted by Jason Pizzarello with a Book and Story by Madeleine L’Engle. The production is directed by Emily M. Muller.
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas – from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin, as she’s cast as the youngest angel in the Christmas Pageant. Plus, the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister.
Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role? Will Christmas be ruined? Filled with elves, carols, and laughter, this timeless adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s The 24 Days Before Christmas is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.
The cast includes: Devon Reed (Older Vicky), Sofia Armour-Paul (Older Robyn), Meghan Ziemba (Young Vicky), Alexa Chyczewski (Suzy), Caleb McLaughlin (John), Eric Radell (Dr. Austin), Jamie Sutton (Mrs. Austin), Kimmer Saini (Ms. S - Pageant Director), Cindy Magalio (Ms. Genteel - Pageant Asst. Director), Josie Radler (Beth), and Penelope Meyer (Donna).
Featuring as Elves and Ensemble is: Hadley Frese, Anaya Jain, Kate Jakubowski, Charlotte Meyer, Jamie Meyer, Gianna Spano, and Jennifer Ziemba.
The Production Team includes: Paula C. Windus: Producer; Emily M. Muller: Director; Dawn Cimilluca: Assistant Director; Shannen Rivers: Stage Manager; Melissa Hommes: Costumer; Cynthia Stetz: Props Mistress; Heather Scheuer: Props Assistant; Alex Fritsch: Lightning Design; Brent Kowalenko: Sound Design; and Holly Kowalenko: Set Dresser.
Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Adult Tickets $24, Seniors/Students/Children $22. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Somerset Valley Playhouse is located at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
The Somerset Valley Players is committed to providing affordable, accessible, award-winning theatre to audiences in Somerset County and beyond. They are committed to high performance and production standards; celebrating new and classic theatre works; and offering local talent and volunteers an opportunity to learn, grow, and have their efforts recognized and rewarded.
