‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Thursday, December 4, 2025
6:30PM
at
Veritas Chapel
34888 Kable Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
Tickets are $12.00/per person
As a nonprofit, the funds we collect will help offset the cost of the production. Anything above the minimum $12.00 per ticket will be appreciated and used toward future productions.
Synopsis
It’s four days before Christmas, and the New York Evening Post needs a holiday feature story. President James Monroe is counting on reading it to his family on Christmas Day. But writer Clement Moore has writer’s block. Besides that, he must work at home amongst his five children who are, needless to say, very anxious for St. Nicholas to arrive.
Clement’s frustration mounts, then the magic begins. The sounds of bells, moving toys, and visions of Sugar Plum Fairies all conspire to help Clement as the events from the classic poem come to life.
Interwoven with carolers, a song to St. Nicholas, dancing fairies, and much more, including a visit from the old elf himself, this delightful musical concludes with the complete original poem set to exquisite music. Commissioned and first produced by Stages Theatre Company, this fresh telling of the most popular Christmas poem ever told will delight audiences of all ages.
The Arts
Performance
Our annual Christmas Program and our spring Sights and Sounds Open House are the two main opportunities to showcase our work. Using contemporary and classical themes, we integrate language arts into the performing arts to show the value of language, literature and history.
Production
We use live actors in our dramatic productions to tell stories that teach us how to live. Through drama, students are introduced to the outstanding literature of the Western world. Our families participate in various roles including costume design and props construction.
All Ages
We consider the age, gender, and maturity levels of our students and carefully select scripts that are appropriate for the understanding of the students and that align with our values. Every child has an opportunity to participate in our productions.
Individual Coaching
We honor each child and carefully attend to their unique strengths, skills and experience as they develop their stage presence. Directors actively guide the students through the reading, analysis, and performance of all materials.
What Everyone Is Saying About Veritas
We want the best life for our child. A best life starts with a strong foundation. Veritas Academy is that foundation. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to choose Veritas.
Because of Veritas Academy’s commitment to students, my children are motivated to learn, they are challenged at their skill level instead of being held back due to their ages.
Transition from other educational models is seamlessly supported. Staff and teachers are proactive and caring to the smallest detail. Leadership goes above and beyond for ALL students.
Veritas Academy prepared my child for college. His biology professor said his papers are some of the best first-time college papers she has ever seen.