Twas the Night: A Radio Play to Benefit The Actors Fund

Published: Dec. 14, 2020, 5:01 a.m.

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A celebration of all the holiday classics,\\xa0\\u2019Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret\\u2019s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it\\u2019s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever.

Listeners of \'Twas the Night are encouraged\\xa0to donate to\\xa0The Actors Fund, supporting their mission of fostering stability and resiliency, and providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.\\xa0

Visit\\xa0twasthenightplay.com for more information.

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Credits

Aneesa Folds as Margaret\\u200b

Michael Paul Smith as Ian

Nik Walker as Nick\\u200b

Fergie L Philippe as Max

Lexi Garcia as Julie

James Monroe Iglehart as Santa

Christopher Jackson as Narrator

Eddy Lee as News Announcer, Dispatcher, more

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Additional voices by

\\u200bPatrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle

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Written and directed by Michael Paul Smith

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Production management by Leah Cornish for Mischief Media

Sound Editing by Michael Paul Smith and Matt Tamanini

Sound Effects by Matt Tamanini

Additional music provided by Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O

\\u200bCommunications by Tori Bryan for Mischief Media

Graphics for \'Twas The Night by Jordan Edwards for Mischief Media

Website by Jenson Neal and Jordan Edwards

\\u200bProduced by Mischief Media and Jenson Neal

Executive Producer Gillian Pensavalle

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Special Thanks To:

\\u200bMelissa Anelli,\\xa0Founder and CEO\\xa0of Mischief Media

SAG-AFTRA

The Actors Fund

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The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone\\u2014 performers and those behind the scenes\\u2014who works in performing arts and entertainment, serving more than 17,000 people annually. Programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. Visit\\xa0www.actorsfund.org\\xa0to learn more.

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