Sanders Family Christmas at Market House Theatre runs December 7-17 featuring Sam Lynn (Dennis Sanders, MCHS Student), Emily Parker (Denise Sanders, LOMS Teacher (plays the opposite twin to Sam), Rachel Dodson (Vera Sanders, HES teacher), and Jack Hensel (Sound Technician, HMS Student).

Christmas Eve, 1941. As the Depression wanes and war looms following the Pearl Harbor attack, the Sanders family is about to bid farewell to their son, a soon-to-be Marine. In the meantime, the Sanders Family Singers lead the Christmas celebration at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe (Clint Warf), the part-time worker at the local pickle plant, joins the family in delivering a festive, humorous, and touching gospel musical filled with classic holiday hymns and carols. The cast also features Chuck Wilkins as Uncle Stanley, Adam Horbovetz as Burl, Rachel Dodson as Vera (Burl's wife), Sam Lynn as Dennis and Emily Parker as Denise who are twins, and Liz Hammonds as June, the twins' sister, who expresses herself through sign language. The production team includes direction and scenic design by Michael Cochran, music direction by Cindy Miller, lighting design by Jerome Veit, costume design by Eddie Barrows, and stage management and
properties by Alexandra Brue.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this night of faith, family, and gospel as “Sanders Family Christmas” graces the stage at Market House Theatre. Performances are scheduled from December 7-17, 2023. Tickets can be purchased online at MarketHouseTheatre.org or by contacting the box office at (270) 444-6828.

McCracken County High School

Sanders Family Christmas @ MHT