Jackson County Stage Company presents "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by Dylan Thomas

The Jackson County Stage Company presents Dylan Thomas magical holiday tale “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. Local actor Kevin Purcell and SIU Music Professor Emeritus Mike Hanes use Illinois composer Tim Schirmer’s music underscore written for the story to great effect. Music Director Hanes has chosen a talented local 9-piece wind ensemble and chorus of singers to round out this lyrical holiday tale. A special treat of the evening is the opening act: a Capella trio “The Free-Range Chicks”.