Adapted by Russell Vanderbroucke from The Thanksgiving Visitor and A Christmas Memory , the stories are uniquely American stories that call to mind fond reminiscences of holidays past, being with family in a simpler, and thanks to the distortions of hindsight, a seemingly more carefree time.
Intermission separates the two stories, both of which feature the same main characters.
James Kronzer 's set design manages to capture the poverty of the times, without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Several of the scenes are rendered in silhouette on a light colored backdrop that also serves as the vehicle for an appealing Christmas tree special effect. Properties mistress Elsie Jones is to be commended for the assortment of objects that adorn the stage. Ms. Wines is reserved but highly compelling as the eccentric aunt, without any of the cloyingness the role has the potential to elicit, while Mr. Wade and Mr. Seibert seem at times to be playing to a much larger auditorium, though Wade's line readings consistently interpret the beauty of Capote's diction to maximum effect. Timothy Flynn and Julianne Elliott complete the cast in a range of supporting characters.