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Hippopotamus for Christmas
December 9, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS
written and directed by Jaleesa Escott
written and directed by Jaleesa Escott
Produced by special arrangement with Tennessee Valley Art Association
ABOUT THE SHOW
As five sisters prepare for their first Christmas since their parents’ divorce, a unique Christmas wish comes to life in the form of an escaped baby hippopotamus from the local zoo. A chaotic journey with hippo-in-tow ensues. Will baby hippo, Crissy, be reunited with her mother? Will the sisters find the spirit of Christmas?
As five sisters prepare for their first Christmas since their parents’ divorce, a unique Christmas wish comes to life in the form of an escaped baby hippopotamus from the local zoo. A chaotic journey with hippo-in-tow ensues. Will baby hippo, Crissy, be reunited with her mother? Will the sisters find the spirit of Christmas?
Hippopotamus for Christmas is a production of Time Out for Theatre, The Ritz’s children’s theatre program
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Henry Gaede
Sheffield Kiwanis
Alabama State Council on the Arts