Three Willowbrook students help bring Saint Genesius Productions holiday musical to the stage

Pictured are (from left) Willowbrook sophomore Emily O’Brochta and seniors Julia and Kathleen Cicero. Those students have helped Saint Genesius Productions coordinate its upcoming holiday musical, “The Story of Holly and Ivy,” which is based on Rumer Godden’s classic children’s book of the same name. O’Brochta selected “The Story of Holly and Ivy” and co-wrote the adaptation. She also is co-directing the show. Seniors Julia and Kathleen Cicero composed a song that will serve as the show’s finale to close the performance.

On Dec. 16 and 17, Saint Genesius Productions will present a holiday musical entitled “The Story of Holly and Ivy,” which is based on Rumer Godden’s classic children’s book of the same name.

Performances will feature students in kindergarten through eighth grade, but three Willowbrook students also have been involved behind the scenes to help bring the play to life on stage. Sophomore Emily O’Brochta selected “The Story of Holly and Ivy” and co-wrote the adaptation. She also is co-directing the show. Seniors Julia and Kathleen Cicero composed a song that will serve as the show’s finale to close the performance. To hear that piece, go to https://tinyurl.com/TheStoryofHollyandIvy. Willowbrook parent Sara Corkery also is the Artistic Director of Saint Genesius Productions.

According to http://saintgenesiusproductions.com, “‘The Story of Holly and Ivy’ is a story about wishing. Ivy, Holly and Mr. and Mrs. Jones each have one powerful Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she's sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. Mrs. Jones wishes more than anything for a child. Can all three wishes come true? This festive tale is filled with the warm glow of the holiday spirit.”

“The Story of Holly and Ivy”
When: Dec. 16 (2 and 7 p.m.) and Dec. 17 (7 p.m.)

Where: Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th St. in Lombard

Tickets: $6 each ($7.20 with an online service fee)

For more information, and to buy tickets: Go to http://saintgenesiusproductions.com