The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: Part One - Boyhood

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Driector Ilesa Duncan talks to Actor Katie McLean Hainsworth, Writer Christopher M. Walsh and Director Paul S. Holmquist about their work turning Miss Holmes into an audiodramaMiss Holmes runs until May 2, 2021. Tickets for are Name Your Price. You can purchase your ticket here: http://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2020-2021/miss-holmes-audio-drama/

Lifeline Theatre's ensamble is busy coming up with story ideas for On The Air coming up in spring 2021! We'll have an update on new podcast programming next month. In the meantime, there's a lot going on at the theater.Miss Holmes (Audio Drama)http://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2020-2021/miss-holmes-audio-drama/Click Clack Moo: Cows That Typehttp://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2020-2021/click-clack-moo-cows-that-type-virtual/

Lifeline Theatre's ensamble is busy coming up with story ideas for On The Air coming up in spring 2021! In the meantime, there's a lot going on at the theaterLifeline Theatre's Fillet of Solo Festival has been extended to March 7th http://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2020-2021/fillet-of-solo-2021/Also, check out Stories Come Alive! AT HOME http://lifelinetheatre.com/sca-at-home/

This week we bring you the conclusion of our four part serialized adaptation of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, by L Frank Baum, best known as the author of The Wonderful World of Oz. Tonight’s installment, Part 4: Santa Claus continues his story of how he came to be who he is even as his last night on earth slips away. Under advice from the Queen of the Fairies, he had determined that all children deserve happiness, and now he had to figure out how to make toys for them all and how to get the toys to them.This episode is produced by Patreon supporter Heather Hagan. Micah Adams is our Executive Producer. Join our Patreon supporters at https://www.patreon.com/lifelinetheatreBilal Dardai as ClausAnthony Kayer as Jack FrostHeather Currie as Necile the NymphPatrick Blashill as Ak, the Great Woodsman of the worldJenifer Tyler as Queen ZurlineManny Tamayo as the Gnome KingKatie McLean Hainsworth as Flossie the deerAmanda Link as Glossie the deerJames E Grote as Will Knook and King of the Sleep FaysPeter Greenberg as Prince of the KnooksDorothy Milne as The Queen of the FairiesAndrés Enriquez as Prince of Ryls and King of the Wind DemonsSandy Snyder as the Queen of the Water SpritesMusic by John BenedeckDirected by Christopher Hainsworth

This December we bring you our serialized adaptation of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, by L. Frank Baum, best known as the author of The Wonderful World of Oz. We rejoin the story with Claus recounting the journey he took in the mortal world with Ak when he was 18 years old. Knowing how lucky he was to have lived a childhood free from worry, Claus determined to help the children of the world. He found himself snowed in for the winter with no way out of the Laughing Valley.This episode is produced by Patreon supporter Rosemary Stuebi. Join our Patreon supporters at https://www.patreon.com/lifelinetheatreBilal Dardai as ClausPatrick Blashill as Ak, The Great Woodsman of the WorldManny Tomayo as The Gnome KingHeather Currie as The Nymph NecileAnthony Kayer as Jack Frost and the StrangerJenifer Tyler as Ryl 1Amanda Link as Ryl 2 and village childSandy Snyder as Ryl 3 and Queen of the Water SpritesJames E Grote as Ryl 4 and King of the Sleep FaysAllison Cain as Shiegra the LionessKatie McLean Hainsworth as Mayrie and Bessie BlithesomeDorothy Milne as Queen of the Fairies.Music by John BenedeckAdapted and Directed by Christopher Hainsworth

This December we bring you a world premiere - a serialized adaptation The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum - best known as the author of The Wonderful World of Oz. In part one, the immortals gathered to tell the story of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus so that it would be remembered for all eternity.We ended part one as Ak asked a now grown Claus to join him on his travels around the world, so Claus would have a better understanding of the world he came from.Manny Tomayo as The Gnome KingPatrick Blashill as Ak, The Great Woodsman of the WorldHeather Currie as the Nymph NecilePeter Greenberg as The Prince of Knooks and The FarmerAndrés Enriquez as The Prince of RylsAnthony Kayer as Jack FrostBilal Dardai as Claus.Music by John BenedeckAdapted and Directed by Christopher Hainsworth

This December Lifeline On The Air brings you a world premiere - a serialized adaptation of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum - best known as the author of The Wonderful World of Oz. This book tells the story of how an abandoned babe becomes a beloved icon dedicated to bringing joy to the children of the world.Sandy Snyder as Queen of the Water SpritesJames E Grote as King of the Sleep FaysAndrés Enriquez as King of the Wind DemonsManny Tamayo as The Gnome KingAnthony Kayer as Jack FrostDorothy Milne as Queen of the FairiesJenifer Tyler as Queen ZurlineHeather Currie as the Nymph NecilePatrick Blashill as Ak, the Great Woodsman of the WorldAlison Cain as Shiegra the LionessBilal Dardai as Claus.Music by John BenedeckAdapted and Directed by Christopher HainsworthSupport Lifeline On The Air on Patreon

This is the final of four podcasts in our Sample of Solo series, a selection of original fan favorites from Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival. This week we present four stories:What's my deadline? - Performed by Dorothy MilneMix Tape - Performed by Amy SumpterLondon with Clark - Performed by Jay LennZoomsgiving - Performed by Claudia ReillyDirected by Dorothy MilneSupport Lifeline On The Air on Patreon

This is the third of four podcasts in our Sample of Solo series, a selection of original fan favorites from Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival. This week’s theme is “Revelation.”Riding a Windstorm – Performed by Kurt NaebigMeet You at the Big Rock! – Performed by Betsey ManzoniIn the Bleak Midwinter – Performed by Jay LennDirected by Dorothy MilneSupport Lifeline On The Air on Patreon

This is the second of four podcasts in our Sample of Solo series, a selection of original fan favorites from Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival. This week’s theme is “Communication Trouble.”The Homeless Ghost – Performed by Connie ShirakawaAn Immigration Story – Performed by Ligia SandovalHarmonizing With My Dad – Performed by Andrew StamDirected by Dorothy MilneSupport Lifeline On The Air on Patreon