“Rules for Writing Christmas Cards,” a comedy by Jennifer Faletto, will make its world premiere from Nov. 29-Dec. 15 at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. The show will be presented by the Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg.
The Gaithersburg Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $23 and $21. $21 - $23. They are available by calling the Arts Barn at 301-258-6394 or by going to https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/the-rules-for-writing-christmas-cards. Rules for Writing Christmas Cards contains adult language and situations. It is not recommended for people younger than 13.
Rules for Writing Christmas Cards is a funny and warm collection of blackout sketches detailing holiday card failures featuring way too much information about the people who sent them. This includes the Secret Santa who goes too far, the college acquaintance who landed a husband out of her league and the many passive-aggressive family relationships that are sometimes expected this time of year.
Jennifer Faletto is familiar with Best Medicine Rep, where her play “The Texas Homecoming Revolution of 1995” premiered in 2018. Her other local productions include “This Little Light” at Venus Theatre and “Domestic Animals” at the Capital Fringe Festival. She is originally from Texas and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory in Chicago.
Rounding out the cast are Best Med regulars Rebecca A. Herron, Terence Heffernan, Matthew Marcus, and Cristen Stephansky. New to the company is actress Rose Hahn.
Now in its eighth season, Best Medicine Rep is a nonprofit, professional theater company that specializes in new comedies. It is dedicated to the artistic, educational and cultural development of the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village area. For more information about the company, visit bestmedicinerep.org.
