A NIGHT AT THE NORTH POLE

DEC 2 - 17, 2023

This December, join us for a holiday show performed live at The West Side Show Room by students from Rockford University’s Performing Arts program.

There will be songs and silliness from Santa’s Elves— and even a visit from the WSSR Yeti!

SAT Dec 2 & 9 - 7pm

AND During SNØMARKET:

FRI Dec 15 - 5pm + 7pm

SAT Dec 16 - 5pm + 7pm

SUN Dec 17 - 2pm

Admission is free so come early and enjoy a drink before the show begins.

SNØMARKET

Come to the North End on Dec 15, 16 + 17 for SNØMARKET! 

This festive event transforms the back alley of The Norwegian into a Nordic fishing village, creating a unique and immersive holiday experience.

During the event, visitors can enjoy a variety of offerings each day. These include a selection of drinks such as hot cocoa, akvavit in ice cube shot glasses, hot cider, and glögg served in glass mugs. The market also features a variety of hot foods, sweets like krumkake and kannelsnurrer, as well as gifts and handmade items available for purchase. 

A the WSSR you can stop by to warm up and take your picture with our Yeti— and then stay for A Night At The North Pole!

The hours of SNØMARKET are FRI + SAT 3-9pm and SUN 11-4pm.

For more info visit gorockford.com

FREE TICKETS

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THEATER…

…so we are launching PUBLIC ACCESS THEATER— and we need you to be part of it!

Here’s how it works:

1. We make all of our tickets FREE

2. You help us do it by DONATING

This simple, yet powerful approach makes sure everyone can attend!

BECOME A MEMBER

We are excited to announce WSSR Memberships!

When you make a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more, you are partnering with us to support Public Access Theater and make sure everyone can come to the show!

With a WSSR Membership, you can reserve more than 2 tickets at a time!

Plus, you get things like early access to tickets, guaranteed seats, WSSR merch, invites to special events, and more!

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The WSSR Cabaret will open 60 minutes before show time. 

**NOTE: The parking lot get get very full on Friday and Saturday nights. During SNØMARKET (Dec 15-17) the parking lot will be taken over with the Norwegian's winter-wonderland event—  so plan to arrive in time to find parking and enjoy a drink from the bar or something to eat before the show. 

For more information on parking, accessibility, and things to do in the area, please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

CONTENT INFO

A NIGHT AT THE NORTH POLE is fun holiday show with Christmas songs and short skits. It runs 60 minutes and is family friendly with mild PG humor. The WSSR show room cabaret serves beer and wine.

For specific information about the content, please contact us.

CAST

Nutlog: Robbie Strader

Juniper: Chanel Black

Pepper: Kayleigh Ferguson

Fizzy: Rachel Blugrind

Yeti: Carter Coryell

PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCER
Caitlin Dennis

LIGHT + SOUND DESIGNER
Epic Jones

STAGE MANAGER
Elijah Lowry

WEST SIDE SHOW ROOM

ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Lenae Weichel

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Epic Jones

WSSR BOARD
Denise Delanty
Beth Edgerton
Epic Jones
Marilyn Lamar
Meredith MacKay
Robert Peterson
Lenae Weichel

SPECIAL THANKS

Chris Brady
Carolyn Cadigan
Rockford University

COVID SAFETY

MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED

If you aren’t feeling well or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home.

Any questions? contact@wssr.org