Christmas at the Local
Featuring Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Composed by Cerys Matthews and Mason Neely
and “The Longing for Amazing Peace”*
Music by Chastity Brown and Text by Dr. Maya Angelou
Directed by Larissa Kokernot and Peter Rothstein
Music Direction and Orchestrations by Jason Hansen
Theater Latté Da, 2022
On a cold winter’s night, a group of locals gather to raise a glass and play a tune, calling forth the spirit of the holidays through story and song. Voices blend, memories are rekindled, and a bit of mystery hangs in the air. Theater Latté Da stages the world premiere of this rollicking new celebration of the season, featuring the words of Dylan Thomas and Dr. Maya Angelou, with music by local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown, and Welsh artists Cerys Matthews and Mason Neely
“Something very special.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune