Shorewood Players

presented

This critically-acclaimed holiday treat tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German-American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. His voyages become a yearly tradition despite his wife’s misgivings, until a fateful voyage makes her realize the true importance of his mission.

in November 2006

The Media
on Shorewood Players'
The Christmas Schooner

“Take Five” interview with Julie Shannon (Composer/Lyricist)
and reporter Elaine Schmidt
(From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Sunday, November 12)
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Background on the Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons,
on which The Christmas Schooner is based
(From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Saturday, November 11)
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Performance and interview with Cyndie Verbeten
on Today’s TMJ4 Morning Blend program on 11/7/06.
Cyndie plays the role of Alma in the Shorewood Players Production
of The Christmas Schooner.
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WUWM, the Milwaukee National Public Radio affiliate
interview with Julie Shannon (composer and lyricist)
and Bryce Lord (Director)
Broadcast 11/10/06
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