SPRING VALLEY, WI – The Spring Valley Stagehands brought Southern charm and holiday humor to the local stage with their production of “Christmas Belles,” performed December 12–14, 2025. Despite frigid Wisconsin winter temperatures, audiences filled the theater each night and Sunday afternoon, proving once again that live community theater remains a cherished tradition in Spring Valley, Wisconsin.
Set in the fictional town of Fayro, Texas, “Christmas Belles” is a fast-paced Southern comedy centered on family drama, holiday chaos, and small-town secrets. Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, the play is known for its sharp dialogue, exaggerated characters, and escalating misunderstandings — all elements that were on full display during the Stagehands’ production.
From the opening scene, the audience responded with full belly laughs throughout much of the performance, as characters navigated preparations for a Christmas pageant that quickly spiraled out of control.
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