Es Una Vida Maravillosa

Performance Dates:
December 1 at 7pm
December 2 at 7pm
December 3 at 2pm

Performance length/Duración: 80min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center Main Theater

A new take on a holiday classic!

The new Latinx/Latine world premiere Spanish language stage adaptation of "It’s a Wonderful Life" by playwright and director Aisha Rivera, who is also the Napa County’s Poet Laureate. Es Una Vida Marvillosa brings new life into a story about the power of love and community and will be performed in Spanish featuring English subtitles in the performance.

Originally written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life with the help of an ensemble that tells the story of Jorgina Becerra and their guardian angel on one fateful Christmas Eve.

Written and Directed by Aisha Rivera.

This Shakespeare Napa Valley in association with Napa Valley College production is sponsored in part by Napa Valley Presents, Napa County, and Arts Council Napa Valley.

Content Warning: Mentions of suicide and attempted suicide, fire
evacuation, and strong language.
Please note: show may contain effects such as theatrical lighting, fog, and haze.

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Adaptado y dirigido por Aisha Rivera

La nueva adaptación teatral en español del estreno mundial de la película clásica “It’s a Wonderful Life” de la dramaturga y directora Aisha Rivera, quien también es la Poeta Laureada del Condado de Napa. Este espectáculo trata sobre una aspirante bailarina mexicana de ballet folklorico, su familia, y la comunidad de un pequeño pueblo de California. Es Una Vida Marvillosa da nueva vida a una historia sobre el poder del amor y la comunidad, y se presentará en español y contará con subtítulos en inglés en el teatro principal de Napa Valley College.

Esta producción de Shakespeare Napa Valley en asociación con Napa Valley College es patrocinado en parte por Napa Valley Presents, el condado de Napa y el Arts Council Napa Valley.

Fechas de presentación: 1 y 2 de diciembre a las 7 p.m. y 3 de diciembre a las 2 p.m.

Ubicación: Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, escenario principal.

Advertencia de contenido: Menciones de suicidio e intento de suicidio, evacuación de incendio y lenguaje fuerte.
Tenga en cuenta: El espectáculo puede contener efectos como iluminación teatral, niebla y neblina.
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Holiday Happenings

World Premere:

December 1 at 7pm
December 2 at 7pm
December 3 at 2pm
December 8 at 7pm
December 9 at 7pm

Performance length: 60min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center Studio Theater

Holiday Happenings is a heartwarming and enchanting world premiere play that unfolds against the backdrop of the festive holiday season. 

Amidst moments of vulnerability, heartache, and unexpected joy, "Holiday Happenings" captures the multifaceted spirit of the holidays. With its skillful blend of wit and heartfelt sentiment, the play offers a poignant and distinctive perspective on the rich tapestry of the human experience during this special time.

Directed by Jennifer King.

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Please note: show may contain effects, such as lighting and/or amplified sounds during parts of the performance.
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NVC Student Recital

Performance Date:

December 3 at 2pm

Performance length: 60min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center

Silvagni Recital Hall

Students studying Applied Music at Napa Valley College will be featured in a Student Recital on that will include a wide range of musical styles.

Admission is free and tickets are not required.

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Please note: show may contain effects, such as lighting and/or amplified sounds during parts of the performance.
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Jazz Ensemble Concert

Performance Date:
December 7 at 7pm

Performance length: 60min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center
Main Theater

Led by instructor and Jazz Ensemble Director Peter Estabrook, NVC students and community members will perform music by in a variety of styles within the jazz idiom including swing, jazz/rock, funk and Latin jazz.

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Please note: show may contain effects, such as lighting and/or amplified sounds during parts of the performance.
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2nd Annual Cookies and Carols Concert

Performance Date:
December 10 at 2pm

Performance length: 90min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center
Main Theater

NVC Chorale rings in the holiday season with a selection of family friendly carols, crafts, and cookies! NVC Chorale is comprised of NVC students and community members.

Conducted by Dr. Christina Howell.

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Please note: show may contain effects, such as lighting and/or amplified sounds during parts of the performance.
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“Let’s Make Some Music!” with Time for Three

Performance Date:
January 24 at 7pm

Performance length: 60min

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center
Main Theater

Live Public Performance (all ages)

The genre defying Time for Three trio performs a special program of high energy instrumental and vocal compositions including collaborations with members of the Napa Valley College Chorale and Napa High School Chamber Choir. Noted for their collaborations with artists as diverse as Ben Folds, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Bell, Aoife O’Donovan, Natasha Bedingfield, and Arlo Guthrie, Time for Three creates across the exciting intersection of classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter traditions.

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Box Office opens one hour prior to showtime.


Tickets for Student Recital Concerts are:

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($10 suggested minimum)


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