Join us for Pied Piper Theatre's 2026 Holiday Intensive - The Day Before Christmas

The Day Before Christmas is a 60‑minute holiday musical written by Ken Jones (story/book), with Jamey Strawn on music and Christine Jones on lyrics Heuer Publishing+1. It is designed as a comedy‑themed Christmas musical suitable for both children and adults, blending festive cheer with lighthearted chaos.

The show takes place at the North Pole just before Christmas Day. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves, reindeer, forest animals, and even the toys themselves are busy preparing for the biggest night of the year. The team works hard to get the sleigh ready and deliver gifts worldwide — but their plans are disrupted when Jack Frost decides to stop the festivities with a bit of comical chaos and calamity.

(Ages 8 - 16)

Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at Metz Middle School from 6:30-8 pm beginning October 6 and ending at Metz on November 19.  We will be off for Thanksgiving.  

Tuesday and Thursday, December 1 and 3 rehearsals will be at the ARTfactory.

Tech week will begin on Monday, December 7 and continue through Tuesday, December 8, Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10.

There will be four ticketed performances on December 11 at 7, December 12 at 10 am and 2 pm and December 13 at 2 pm

Class members will receive two complimentary tickets to be used on the performance of their choice.

Instructors: Melanie Terrazas, Director; Savannah Lagana, Music Director and Julianna Gedney, Assistant Director and Stage Manager

Tuition:  $400 ($340 for members)