Should the government allow as Christian a symbol as a nativity on town property? Some crusading figures in Fitchburg, Massachusetts sure didn't think so. And the events that followed grew into a local scandal and international punchline in 1984, with the nativity in Monument Park the new epicenter for this ideological battle! Vandalism, kidnapping, chicken throwing, and social commentary abound, and now, It Happened One Year brings you the whole approximate tale with its sixth fully-scripted production!
Written & Directed by Joe Cetta
Cast
Michelle Auffrey/additional - Sarah Rusakiiwicz
Freddie Auffrey - Dane Bower
Karl Daigle - Brent Hutchins
Karen Daigle - Lana Cooper
Patrolman Anne Dandy - Kristin Mann
Sgt. Furrier - Bear Savo
Judge Membrino/additional - Joe Cetta
Vito Vitale/Bailiff/Jack/additional - David Munchak
Rocky Cannavino - Bill Randall
Radio Margaret - Jo-Elle Munchak
Officer Rodriguez - Krispy
Attorney Henshaw - Matthew Hinton
Michelle P. - Jennifer Nack
Michelle R./Atomic Scientists/additional - Angie Buonincontro
Courtroom Assistant Marsha - Dina Udomsak
Stenographer Alice - Shannon Hosey
Reporter Hildy - Matt Moran
Reporter Gail - Graceann Dorse
Reporter Howard/additional - The Batman
David Wittman/additional - Adam Carpenter
Irving R. Levine/additional - Dave Gardon
Additional voices - Danielle Harris, Michael Buonincontro, Jerron
Dead Milkmen - Bill Honchell
Dead Kennedys - Kate Langan
Heaven 17 - Reid Mosley
And tune back in next week for the conclusion!
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