Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Guest Review By Carle Braxton

(Editor’s Note) I have worked with Carle for over six years. Although I no longer officially work with him through an agency working with adults with disabilities, the connection remains. He loves movies and plays, and remains one of the most perceptive, astonishing people I have ever met, brandishing a smile teasing angels to sing. Over the past six years I have watched him grow in his ability to make rational decisions and solve problems. He loves writing, and writes barrels of notes that constantly amaze me. He loved the production of White Christmas. During Intermission when I asked him if he would like to write a review, he lit up like a Christmas Tree. He appreciates, as we all do, being appreciated. He’s a Prize, and because of him, we all win. During the Holiday Season that’s a Very Big Thing! — Holly

Amy Bodnar, Andrew Samonsky, Benjie Randall, and Kate Marilley perform “White Christmas” in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Photo by Terry Shapiro

I think they have a very, very nice Christmas tree. I think stars are nice lights. I think they had nice Christmas clothes. I think we had a nice dream.

I think flipping up and down, going around 20 times in a circle is OK!

The White Christmas, with everyone looking at it, laughing, all loving it. I think all dancing around in circles is so so good.

I think they make snow up in the theatre. We got to sing the song White Christmas, and when we all sat down, we got to read the book (program). I think it was so nice, so nice.