Why it’s a must-see!

  • Pageantry, puppetry, pantomime, and paddle-boards!

  • A magical holiday comedy for bakers and boaters alike, fun for the whole family!

A simmering adventure story about family, devotion and loyalty for the farcical pressure cooker of our times. Quirky contestants, hidden identities and concealed crimes whip a whirlpool of batter full of nuts and reasons hovering just below the surface.

By David A. Natale

All Ages - Content Advisory: This production uses theatrical fog and lighting.

90 Min production with one 15 min intermission

Our ASL Interpreted performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 15 @ 1:30 pm.

All seats for ASL Interpreted performances are Pay What You Wish.

Sunday, December 15 @ 6PM & saturday, December 21 @ 1:30PM

Family show ticket prices:

No charge for ages 0-3

$5 for ages 12 and under

$8 for ages 13-18

$10 parents or guardians with a child

Jefferson County students (K-12) get 1 FREE Student Ticket

INCLUDES:

Special pricing

Treats for the kids

A chance to take pictures with characters on the stage!

Family Performances funded in part by:

Port Townsend Arts Commission

Friday, December 20
5:30 pm Party
7 PM Performance

  • Ugly Sweater Contest

  • Gingerbread Cookie Decorating  

  • 2 Drink Tickets 

  • Prizes 

  • Mingle with Creatives (and more!

Performance starts at 7PM. Price is set at $75/person.

If you would like to attend the party and not the show please email the box office @ boxoffice@keycitypublictheatre.org

Stay & Play Packages

After the show, unwind next door at The Swan Hotel, where you can enjoy the charm of Port Townsend’s waterfront. Make it a full festive getaway and treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday experience!

Package Options:

  • 2 tickets for a Thursday evening show + a Thursday night stay at the Swan in a guest room or cottage

  • 2 tickets for a Sunday matinee + a Sunday night stay at the Swan in a guest room or cottage

  • Ask about other options, including special rates and show times when adding additional night stays to the package

  • Pricing depends on room selection (starts at $268 + taxes & fees)

To reserve the package, please call the Swan Hotel at 360-385-1718.

Funded in part by:

Cast and Crew

DAVID A. NATALE (PLAYWRIGHT / MAYOR WINNY)

BRENDAN CHAMBERS (DIRECTOR/ UNDERSTUDY)

GABS NATHANSON (GRETTA / STOSH)

TOMOKI SAGE (HANZ/ TOSH)

ELEANOR CURTIS (SAM)

PAUL KIERNAN (WOLF)

CALEB SIGMOND (SAM)

KIRSTEN LOUISE WEBB (PATTY)

ARGUS MCENERNEY (SAM)

Creative Team

BRENDAN CHAMBERS (DIRECTOR) is thrilled to be directing once again at KCPT. His directing credits at KCPT include WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE, THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS, SPIRIT OF THE YULE (2019), DADDY LONG LEGS, and the award-winning GUNMETAL BLUES. Brendan earned a BFA in acting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in educational theatre from New York University. Brendan has performed in over a dozen Mainstage shows at KCPT, with his last appearance as Bob Cratchit in WHAT THE DICKENS?!. Brendan is KCPT’s Artistic Associate and a proud member of Actor’s Equity. Brendan would like to thank his family, his wife Maggie, his son River, along with his pup Kode for all their support.

DAVID A. NATALE (PLAYWRIGHT) has been writing for theatre since elementary school. Over the years, he has created many full-length shows, short works, and audio plays. Natale’s historical drama, THE WESTERBORK SERENADE, won a 2008 Seattle Times Footlight Award for “Swell Solo Show,” before touring the Netherlands in 2010. His epic adventure, AROUND THE WORLD IN LESS THAN EIGHTY DAYS was commissioned by KCPT and re-opened the theatre post-pandemic in 2022. David’s latest endeavor is another mad-capped journey: BAKE TO ALASKA, commissioned by KCPT for this year’s holiday slot. Mr. Natale is a member of the Dramatists Guild.

DAVID H. SCHROEDER (ADDITIONAL SONG LYRICS) has been musical director at KCPT for THE SPITFIRE GRILL, THE THREEPENNY OPERA, and JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS. He directed and performed in four Golden Age Radio Christmas programs from 2005 to 2008, as well as many WordPlay Readings, PT Shorts, and PlayFests over the years. He contributed Additional Material for Doug Given’s WHAT THE DICKENS?! last year, and is delighted to be doing similarly for David Natale’s play this year. His own musical EXPECTATIONS participated in the 2004 ASCAP/DISNEY Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles directed by Stephen Schwartz.

BMARGIE MCDONALD (SET, PROP & PUPPET DESIGNER) was first introduced to theater design at KCPT in 2018 for solo performance Akuyoe Graham’s SPIRIT AWAKENING. Other credits include FROZEN BORDERS, AROUND THE WORLD IN LESS THAN 80 DAYS, MEN ON BOATS, NEW MOON: A DOGS TALE and REDD. This is Margie’s last theatre show as she prepares for a large sculpture installation at BIMA in 2027. Margie also designed and constructed Multiverse, the art work in the KCPT lobby.

CORINNE ELYSSE ADAMS (COSTUME DESIGNER) is a poet, story collector, editor, traditional musician, translator, and costumer. She holds a BA from Sophia University in Tokyo and a master’s in poetry from the University of Edinburgh. With the help of a generous grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation, she is working on the research, collection, and translation of pre-war and wartime Japanese women poets. She currently works for KCPT as a costume designer, and spends much of her free time mending and restoring antique and vintage garments.

ALBERT MENDEZ (LIGHTING DESIGNER) has worked as a professional sound and light and video technician for more than 30 years. KCPT credits include: WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE, GUNMETAL BLUES, SPIRIT OF THE YULE, and THE BOOK CLUB PLAY, among many others. He is also responsible for designing and engineering the recent remodel of KCPT’s technical booth. Now a Port Townsend resident, Mendez toured nationally and internationally with numerous opera, dance, and theater companies as well as on cruise ships, and spent 4 years as staff audio engineer at Benaroya Music Hall in Seattle.

MICHELLE CESMAT (SCENIC ARTIST) is Resident Scenic Artist for KCPT. Her work includes GUNMETAL BLUES, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE, REDD, WILD MAN OF THE WYNOOCHEE, WHAT THE DICKENS?!, and LIVING INCOGNEGRO. Michelle holds a BA from Western Washington University, Art Studio (major), Art History and Anthropology (double minor) and holds an Illustration Certificate. She is passionate about producing art, writing, culture, art history and exploring the outdoors. Michellecesmat.com

BRY KIFOLO (STAGE MANAGER/SOUND DESIGNER) is so excited to be a part of the KCPT family as resident Production Stage Manager. Some of her most recent work has been stage managing GUNMETAL BLUES, stage managing/ writing THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, and creating the intricate sound designs for NEW MOON: A DOG’S TALE and AROUND THE WORLD IN LESS THAN 80 DAYS. A former KCPT Artistic Apprentice (2018/19), Bry was recently honored as Best Stage Manager, 2023-2024 Season at the Sound on Stage Professional Regional Theater Awards. Bry thanks her dog, Harper, for always being ready for post-show walk-ies and cuddles.

TOMOKI SAGE (FILM LEAD)

TED KRYSINSKI (LEAD RIGGER)

GEORGE YODER (SCENE CARPENTER / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT)

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