Chanukah in the Dark – Performance & Reception for Families
Date : Sunday, December 7, 2025
Duration : 1 hours
Bring the whole family for a special performance of Theater J’s “Chanukah in the Dark” by Hayley Finn with music by Adam Wernick. When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for were in their midst all along. Perfect for ages 5 and up. The production runs about one hour and everyone is invited a post-show reception with food and kid-friendly activities.
Theater Jr
December 7 at 3 PM
Chanukah in the Dark
Written by Hayley Finn
with music by Adam Wernick
Directed by Tyler Herman
Bring the whole family for a special performance of Theater J’s “Chanukah in the Dark” by Hayley Finn with music by Adam Wernick.
When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for were in their midst all along. Perfect for ages 5 and up.
Join us after the show for an Opening Night Reception
About the Production
Run Time: 1 hour
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*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater, Theater J, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Director & Music Director: Tyler Herman
Scenic Designer: Jonathan Dahm Robertson
Costume Designer: Paris Francesca
Sound Designer: Kenny Neal
Lighting & Projection Designer: Hailey LaRoe
Properties Artisan: Pam Weiner
Production Stage Manager: Hope Villanueva
Assistant Stage Manager: Miranda Korieth
Schedule
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