Palestine Community Theatre’s Christmas production, sponsored by Mary Alice Largent of Epique Realty, a long-time supporter of PCT, opens Friday, December 9, with only three performances at the historic Texas Theatre, 213 W. Crawford, in downtown Palestine. Get your tickets in advance at www.PCTBoxoffice.com, and the cast and crew will usher you into the Christmas Season beginning with a complimentary reception on opening night at 6:30 p.m. Curtain on Saturday is at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Travel with a cast and crew of PCT veterans and newcomers to a small town where everyone knows everyone to experience The Man Who Wanted to be Santa Claus. The playwright, Pat Cook, who himself is from East Texas, brings you laughter and Christmas cheer with this heartwarming story. Discover if the reporter finds her love story, why the Easter Bunny appears at Christmas, and most importantly, whether Santa is a pickpocket. Support the Arts in East Texas and don’t miss the action at the Texas.