Jeremy Peter Johnson, Howard McGillin, Orly Salik, et al. in Westport Country Playhouse’s The Greatest Gift

Westport Country Playhouse has announced casting for a special family holiday script in hand reading of The Greatest Gift, to be presented Monday, December 13 at 7pm. Mark Shanahan will direct.

Featuring book and lyrics by David Wiltse and music by Denis King, the play tells the story of the Smith-Goldman family who celebrate the holiday season in their own way. When eight-year-old Emma bumps her head in a fall, sending her into a fantastical dream world, she and her parents discover that what really matters has nothing to do with gifts and ritual and all to do with who you love.

The cast includes Jeremy Peter Johnson as Daniel/Grandfather; Stacie Morgain Lewis as Jill/Grandmother; Howard McGillin as Oscar/Showman; Orly Salik of Westport as Emma; and Luke Sauer of Westport as Young Daniel.

For more information, visit www.westportplayhouse.org.