from Eric Young

On Sunday, December 3rd, members of the Scrooge cast; Joe Ermert, Margarita LePre, Ben Salers, Diane Wilson, and, yours truly, Eric Young performed songs at the Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson. We had fun hanging out in Dickens Alley, roaming the streets, and visiting a couple venues. Crowds gathered as we sang the opening and Thank You Very Much along with Ben and Diane charming the people with the start to act II. Joe even did his Marley tune with a limited amount of phantoms surrounding him. All in all it was a wonderful day for all involved. It was great doing the English accents one more time and having people wonder if we really were English or not. Many more people now know about The James Street Players.The Port Jeff Arts Council already wants more for next year. Don't worry I did not make them any promises.

Matt Klauser on "The Today Show"

Matt Klauser will be performing with Il Divo on "The Today Show" this coming Friday, Dec 8th.

from Maggie Shaw

I am currently on sabbtical from NCC and I am working as a volunteer with MOMMA'S House, a residence for young mothers. On Thursday, December 7, the North Shore Pops will be giving a concert at St. Rocco's Church in Glen Cove. Admission is free but a free will donation to benefit MOMMA's House would be appreciated. Get some Christmas spirit and join us there at 8 pm in the parish hall. The Church is off Cedar Swamp Rd, in Glen Cove...just take 107 north and bear right all the way. (Right fork where it says Sea Cliff and then take the fourth right where the sign says, -> St. Roccos. Turn right at the stop sign up the hill and you will be in the church parking lot.

Maggie Shaw

P.S. I brought th ladies from MOMMA's House to see Scrouge and they loved it. JSP has a few new fans! All have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.