Current Show

Coney Island Christmas

November 20-December 13, 2026

Mountain Community Theater is proud to present Coney Island Christmas, written by Donald Margulies, based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley. Directed by Daria E. Troxell, this production takes place at Ben Lomond’s historic Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street. Subscriber guest ticket purchases open October 14th, and tickets go on sale to the general public October 28, 2026. Please join us for an Opening Night Reception immediately following the performance on November 20th. There will be a Community Night on November 27th, where all tickets are 2 for $30. There is a special Post-show Talk Back on Sunday, December 6th. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m. This show is appropriate for the whole family.

Tickets for Subscribers on sale October 14 — General public on sale October 28

Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment in this seasonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, Coney Island Christmas introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents‘ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school‘s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.

Our cast includes a mixture of MCT veterans as well as many newcomers to our organization, some of whom play Young Shirley’s middle school classmates: Donna Lynn Browne (Student), Noah Bunting-Syren (Jackie Sauerfeld),  Kate Cunningham (Shirley Abramowitz,) Winnie Mae DeGreen (Young Shirley), Korrine Fitz (Mrs. Kornblum), Scott Hawklyn (Ira Pushkov), Giana Horton (Clara), Paul Justiniano (Henry Brown), Mary Ann LoBalbo (Student), Lenka Lukáčová (Mrs. Abramowitz), Sonia Motlagh (Miss Glacé), Cory Nash (Student), Sarah Nash (Student), Susy Parker (Anna Ling), Mikey Stephens (Mr. Hilton), James Stewart (Student), Donald Sturch (Mr. Abramowitz), Gwen Troxell (Evie Slotnick), and Jane Wohlhueter (Student).