Left to right, Lou Hart, Susan Yoder and Rosalind Greisz create live sound effects during a rehearsal of âYes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clausâ at the Wright Opera House. They use shoes, utensils, typewriters and other household items to make the sounds that bring the radio play to life. Liz Teitz â Ouray County Plaindealer
Yes, Virginia, there is a live radio show
There will be no elaborate sets, no overthe- top costumes, no dramatic choreography – just a cast of 19 local performers, and a table of live sound effects on the Wright Opera House stage.
But the plot of the Christmas radio show, “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” will immerse and entrance attendees.
“I’ve cried every time I’ve read the whole script,” Director Nancy Nixon said. “It’s so special and affirming.”
The show, written by Andrew J. Fenady, is based on a true stor...
