“Auguston has focused his hilarious lens onto this noir-ish murder mystery and infused it with the usual banquet of double entendres and zany flashbacks that you’re sure to have a blast.”
The Story
Small town girl Becky June Beasley-Jones, (played by Seattle drag royalty Butch Alice) is on the run from the law for a crime she did not commit and takes refuge in the sprawling Klootzak's department store on Christmas Eve. Little does she know there is a killer on the loose among the festive holiday bargains. Can Becky June put a stop to these whimsical, heart-warming murders before she herself ends up stuffed in a stocking? Beloved local writer and puppeteer Scot Sgt.Rigsby Augustson returns to Nordo to continue a holiday tradition, this year with Food! Music! Mermaids!
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After 2016's smash hit "Christmas is Burning", Café Nordo and Scot Augustson team up again for the quirkiest and most delicious theatrical offering this holiday season. "The View from Santas Lap" combines two holiday favorites: Department Stores and Murder.
Small town girl Becky June Beasley-Jones, (played by Seattle drag royalty Butch Alice) is on the run from the law for a crime she did not commit and takes refuge in the sprawling Klootzak's department store on Christmas Eve. Little does she know there is a killer on the loose among the festive holiday bargains. Can Becky June put a stop to these whimsical, heart-warming murders before she herself ends up stuffed in a stocking? Beloved local writer and puppeteer Scot Sgt.Rigsby Augustson returns to Nordo to continue a holiday tradition, this year with Food! Music! Mermaids!
The Menu
Nordo’s Hot Nuts
Pecans, Pepitas, Cashews, Almonds in a sweet and spicy turmeric glaze
Rosemary Antipasto Wreath
Caper Berries, Sweetie Drops, Castelvetrano Olives, Ciliegine Mozzarella, and Cornichon on a Rosemary Wreath
Baby Jesus Bread Loaf
Repast Bakery Saffron Loaf
White Velvet Soup with Pomegranate Jewels
A puree of Sunchoke, Leek, and Cauliflower
(v) Vegetarian Beet Wellington
Beef Wellington served with Parmesan Romanesco
Painted Hills Beef Filet wrapped in Puffed Pastry
(v) Vegetarian Beet Wellington
Chocolate Figgy Pudding with Toffee Sauce
The Credits
THE CAST
Butch Alice
Becky June
Madison Jade Jones
Ginny, Mrs. Smeeks, Molly, Penny, Paloma, Erma
Susanna Burney
Betty, Mrs. Kloozak, Alice, Mr. O'McMallyson, PeePaw
David Gehrman
Detective, Pauly, Cecil
Megan Keathley
Puppets
Aly Norling
Puppets
B A N D
Rick Miller
Band Leader, Guitar, Vocals
Annie Ford
Fiddle, Vocals
Evan Mosher
Trumpet, Vocals, Percussion, Voices, Foley + Effects
Michael Catts
Bass
ARTISTIC TEAM
Scot Augustson
Playwright + Director
Rick Miller
Composition
Terry Podgorski
Production Manager
Robin Macartney
Set design + Properties
Samantha Gilworth
Costume Design
Emily Leong
Lighting Design
Evan Mosher
Sound + Projection Design
Joceline Wynn
Stage Manager
Erin Brindley
Executive Chef + Food Design