Write a commentAudiences attending the Oswego Players' production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” this December will receive an added bonus to the experience – the performance of a few favorite Christmas Carols sung primarily by the cast under the direction of Kathryn (“Katie”) Donovan.
Show times for the production are 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, December 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, and 2pm Sundays, December 7th and 14th.
Jennifer Hitchcock, who has Directed seven of the last 11 Christmas shows, has frequently added this additional feature to the package. “It’s a way to enhance the overall experience and reinforce the Christmas message to our audiences,” she said. “I asked Katie to direct the choir in 2023, and she has become a mainstay since then.”
While she performs at various venues around the region, Katie Donovan is always excited to help out at the Players’ Christmas shows. “This is such a fun experience,” she said. “We have a number of favorite Christmas Carols that we sing just before the opening curtain and again at the intermission.” Although the choir is enhanced with a couple of stalwart voices, it is primarily made up of the cast for the show. “You never know what musical talent will be available each year,” Donovan added. “This year I was stunned by the gifted voices and enthusiasm displayed by all cast members. To have 15 cast members sign up, both adults and kids, is quite incredible.”
