Continuing our special run of Christmas and Holiday-themed shows, we are proud to present: The Holiday Spirit by Will Anderson

Synopsis: During an argument between two hobos, Clay and Hobo Joe, about Clay’s claims of having been a country music star, Clay’s dog, Tyger, gets injured. In steps a vet who takes Tyger to his clinic. The celebration of successful surgery is interrupted when local business bully Snerdly storms in, demanding the rent payment for the clinic by five o’clock that evening. Will the formerly famous Golden Voice of the High Plains be able to save the clinic – especially after Snerdly informs them of an injunction by Song-Pluggers Incorporated, against Clay playing his old material? Make a great new family tradition with this fun, heartwarming (and slightly subversive) Holiday tale!   

Rating: AD General/Suitable for all audiences 

Cast (in order of appearance) :                               

“Golden Voice of the High Plains” Clay McGruder: Eric Chercover            

Hobo Joe: Josh Brewer 

Tyger, Clay’s loyal canine companion: Bernie Cesena 

Kindly veterinarian Monty Morton: Steve Coon  

Snerdly the evil landlord: Jeffrey Weinstock 

Cadwalls the eviler well-heeled one percenter: Ted Clayton 

Safeley’s sunflower cooking oil ad interstitial   

Martha, 1940’s housewife: Bernie Cesena    

Lois, Martha’s across-the-fence neighbor: Shelly Hinck  

Winslow, Martha’s husband: Ted Clayton 

Safeley’s sunflower cooking oil pitchman: Josh Brewer 

The Holiday Spirit was written by Will Anderson, directed by Stacey Pattison, and recorded and edited by Jim Bollella. 

Music performed by Eric Chercover and Will Anderson. 

Title art designed by Kim Patishnock.