Artistic Director

**Event: A Very Electric Christmas**

**Location:** Seattle Children's Theatre, Charlotte Martin Theatre

**Dates:** November 16 - December 31, 2023

**About the Event:**
Seattle Children's Theatre proudly presents "A Very Electric Christmas," a mesmerizing production by Lightwire Theater. This holiday season, immerse yourself in a spectacular light show that combines puppetry, storytelling, and dance in a way that captivates audiences of all ages. Follow the adventure of Max, a young bird who gets blown off course during his family's migration south for the winter. Lost at the North Pole, Max encounters a series of whimsical characters including dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias. Using Lightwire Theater’s innovative L-Wire technology, actors bring this electrified tale to life on a dark stage, creating an unforgettable visual experience set to a soundtrack of holiday classics from artists like Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky.

**Special Performances and Accessibility:**
- **ASL Interpreted Performance:** December 9, 2023, at 4:30pm
- **Audio Described Performance:** December 23, 2023, at 4:30pm
- **Sensory Sensitive Performance:** December 17, 2023, at 2:30pm
- **Pay What You Can Performance:** November 16, 2023, at 6:30pm

**Extended Experience:**
Select performances offer an Extended Experience ticket, providing an intimate look behind the scenes. Founders and performers Ian and Eleanor Carney will share insights into the creation of the show, demonstrate character preparation, and reveal the magic of the L-Wire light system. This special session lasts 25-30 minutes after the main performance.

**Age Recommendation:** For All Ages

**Running Time:** Approximately 75 minutes with no intermission

**Content Warning:** Includes strobes, flashing lights, and is performed in a darkened theatre. Contains mild allusions to violence.

**Reviews:**
- "Spectacular in every sense of the word." - Sharon Osborne, America’s Got Talent
- "Lightwire came on the stage tonight and blew everyone away." - E Entertainment Television
- "An eye-popping display of storytelling that’s like nothing else you’ve seen." - Broadwayworld.com

**For Tickets and More Information:**
Visit the Seattle Children's Theatre website or contact the ticket office at 206.441.3322 or tickets@sct.org.

Ian Carney

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Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2023

A Very Electric Christmas · Seattle Children's Theatre

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