EP Candlelight Theatre Presents Original Holiday Musical Daydreamland

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Step into magic land that is also a game board that comes to life in the Evergreen Park Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre ‘s new original holiday musical. “Daydreamland” opens this weekend in the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Performances are 7:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.

This original story, a Christmas adventure, tells the tale of a young girl who is transported into Daydreamland, through a magic game board of the same name. There, she finds the land is in danger and, with some new friends, she embarks on a journey to Crystal Hall to save the Queen.

As she follows “The Path of Many Colors” she meets an array of delightful characters along the way, before realizing that this trip has been a journey of self-discovery. Bouncy tunes and emotional moments make this musical a must-see. And of course, there’s Santa Claus.

Coming from Evergreen Park and neighboring communities, the youth and adult cast includes Erin Barker, Hayden Boeschel, Natalie Bridgeman, Tim Broniec, Kevin Denny, Olivia Eckroth, Audrey and Jeffrey Edwards. Lindsay Foreman, Ava Hermes, Tom Jakubczak, Andrew Kenny, Megan Klimowski, Monica Konieczny, Sheila Kopplin, Molly Mangin, Brianna Mooney, Sue Noonan, Grace and Maggie Nykaza, Evelyn Rojek and Suzy Summers.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., which is best for reserving priority seating. Limited general admission tickets will be available at the door before each performance.

The community theater program is now in its eighth year in Evergreen Park, with a full array of family-friendly and family-affordable entertainment planned for the coming year and beyond.