Inspired by the books of Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, including the best-seller Growing Up Lutheran.
Written by Greta Grosch.
Music and Lyrics by Dennis Curley & Drew Jansen.
It is 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goodie bags and putting final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon to, once again, step in and save the day.
“AWAY IN THE BASEMENT, A CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES CHRISTMAS” was originally commissioned and produced by Troupe America, Inc. at the Plymouth Playhouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota under the direction of Curt Wollan. Opening night, November 5th, 2009.”