🎄 A Trailer Park Holiday — An Original Homegrown Christmas Comedy with Heart
- Kandace Cleland
- Dec 2, 2025
- 2 min read
New Holiday Original • December 5–14 • Trinity Playhouse
If you need a little laughter, warmth, and small-town magic this season, our newest original musical A Trailer Park Holiday is ready to roll right into your heart. Written by Kandace Cleland with music by Jodine Pilmer, this world-premiere production celebrates quirky neighbors, unexpected heroes, and the joy that comes from sticking together when the world gets messy.
At Up River Estates Trailer Park, Christmas is always a little chaotic—but when developers swoop in with plans for a shiny new casino, the countdown to Christmas becomes a countdown to save their homes. Add in a hometown romance, a few surprises, a nativity assembled with more heart than supplies, and plenty of deep-fried determination… and you’ve got a feel-good comedy perfect for the holidays.
This all-original musical features unforgettable characters, toe-tapping songs, and a cast of 30+ performers bringing the heart and humor of Up River Estates to life.
🎟️ Showtimes & Tickets
December 5–7 and 12–14Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PMSundays at 2 PM
🎫 Tickets: Adults $17 • Students/Seniors $15(Credit card fees apply; cash/credit accepted at the door.)➡️ Reserve your seats: https://stageleftplayers.ludus.com/index.php
✨ Cast of Characters
JoAnn – Tessa Young, Myrna – Kari Lankford, Tanner – Jacob Ward, Declan – Luke Kraft, Shelly – Renee Schreffler, Steve – Jared Lawrence, Trixie – Rachelle Hamilton, Ensemble – Hannah Misko, Sheriff Ralph Smoot – Eric Kibler, Plutus Smoot – Kevin Schreffler, Arlo – Mark Frost, Thelma – Lori DiRocco
Tanner’s Kids
Kaleb – Logan Stratton, Ruby – Cora Baer, Daisy – Lorelei Cleland
Up River Residents
Lily – Robin Tener, Winnie – Connie Baer, Lucy – Annie Moore,
Tina – Rebecca Howell, Alice – Stephanie Novak
Cat Trio (Myrna’s Feline Assistants)
Roger – Paxton Gabbert, Dorothy – Gemma Messenger, Blanche – Piper Lawrence
Up River Teens
Don – Paxton Gabbert, Mia – Gemma Messenger, Sierra – Piper Lawrence
❤️ Why This Story Matters
Like every Stage Left original, A Trailer Park Holiday is more than just a musical—it’s a celebration of community. Built from scratch right here in Lisbon, this new work brings together local talent, original music, and the storytelling spirit that defines Stage Left Players.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us. Laugh with us, cheer with us, and celebrate a brand-new holiday tradition made right here at home.


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