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| Bringing Order to Chaos: Rehearsal for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever |
Sometimes actors complain of
being type cast, but in the case of Drex Morton, he considers it a compliment.
In the Farmington Players production of The
Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Drex plays Reverend Hopkins, and as he says, “I
am a pastor, so playing the part of a ‘baffled’ one is certainly fun.” Drex has been a pastor for 30 years, so
the role must come naturally to him.
He and his wife Mary reside in Canton and he currently serves a church
in Bridgewater, Michigan.
Even though Christmas Pageant is a holiday play, its message is
nondenominational. Director Terie
Spencer says, “I hope audiences will see the connection we all have as people regardless
of religious belief. It's been a
wonderful experience finding common ground as we prepare to present this
charming story.” Drex says, “I wanted to receive
direction from Terie once again, because she is an excellent director and mentor
for actors of all ages.”
Christmas
Pageant truly has something for everyone, and
while the play doesn’t attempt to convert anyone, it may transform you! Drex knows that “audiences will
love the mix of comedy and nostalgia, the talented children, and the
introduction of a universal truth, as Terie stated it, that all the characters
grow through the challenges presented. Also, the kindnesses expressed
toward those who are considered outcasts in the play within the play will bring
out the very best in them, inspire generosity, and transform all who are involved,
including the audience.”
Like Reverend Holmes, Pastor Morton has a passion for helping folks.
In Drex’s case, he especially seeks to help those who are bereaved, and officiates
about three funerals weekly. In
his few spare moments, he enjoys distance running, community theater, and choral
singing.
The Farmington Players production
of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is
proudly sponsored by The Life Chest. The 12 performances run from December 2 -
18, 2016. Tickets are available online at farmingtonplayers.org or by
contacting the Barn box office at boxoffice@farmingtonplayers.org
or 248-553-2955.
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