The charming photo was taken by Wes Tharp.

Editor’s note: MMTA Radio Hour plays have characters talking and walking before the start of the radio program format. Arrive a bit early to catch this behind-the-scenes “act”ivity.

Shazam! Out of the black night comes Mesa Popkin portraying the angel of the Lord, in Morrison Music Theater Association’s Christmas Radio Hour, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

There is no ticket charge, but donations are always appreciated by MMTA.

This appealing and comedic Christmas play, with its dozen children’s parts, will be presented at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, (off IL Route 78 and just north of Co-Z Corner Convenience Store.)

There are three opportunities to attend:
a. Friday night, December 1, at 7:00
b. Saturday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m.
c. Sunday, December 3, at 2:00.