SOMERS POINT - The short and sweet original holiday show “Magic Flowers” will return to Studio;Space for a one-weekend run, Dec. 13-15. A new cast is set to breathe fresh life into this now-classic Christmas production.
“Magic Flowers” is a charming 30-minute play by Somers Point playwright Bill Sterritt that has become a joyful annual holiday tradition for audiences of Atlantic and Cape May counties.
The plot is simple yet beautiful. Advertising agency co-workers, Ethel and Ralph, have nothing in common outside of the office. Ralph, portrayed by Erik Olsson, is popular, while Ethel, played by Laura Cybert, prepares to spend another Christmas Eve alone with “the cheapest bottle of Burgundy that money can buy.” On her way home she is approached by a homeless man from whom she purchases some “magic flowers” that he claims will bring her love.
“I am so pleased that this sweet story has become a real holiday tradition here in South Jersey,” said Sterritt, who makes a cameo in the half-hour show. “I’m excited to share this new cast with audiences, too. They’re really bringing some great energy to this production.”
Eric OlssonOlsson, a Bordertown resident and recent graduate of Rider University where he earned his BA in Theatre, has appeared in productions such as “Love & Information” and “It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.” Other recent professional credits include “The 39 Steps” and “Holmes & Watson,” both at the Acadia Repertory Theatre in Maine.
Cybert of Forked River will be making her theatrical debut as Ethel.
“Think of this show as a holiday ‘snack,'” Sterritt said. “It’s a great way to take a quick break during the hectic holiday season.”
Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Tickets are $20 at StudioSpaceSPNJ.com or at the door (cash only). The 4 p.m. Saturday show will also be live-streamed for $20.
More information can be found at StudioSpaceSPNJ.com or by calling 323-793-2153 or emailing [email protected].
Studio;Space is located at 112 Woodland Ave.
