MILKING CHRISTMAS (2025)
by Ben Auxier, Brian Huther, Seth Macchi, and Ryan McCall
Macey Maid-a-Milking seems to be the only person in all of Christmastown to sense that something strange is going on; toys are coming out wrong, soldiers are out in force, and there must be an awful lot of naughty children, because coal production is higher than ever. Driven by a mission to keep the holiday perfect, she soon finds herself in a lot of trouble - with the future of Christmas hanging in the balance.
This biggest-to-date production of Milking Christmas played December 3 - 28, 2025 on the Main Stage at Music Theater Heritage in Crown Center, Kansas City.
This production was dedicated in loving memory to our co-writer, co-star, friend, and brother, Seth Macchi.
As selected by his family, Seth’s share of this production’s royalties were donated to the Centennial Production Fund at KU Theater.
Production photos by Jordan Savage / Additional photos by Catherine Tronnes
Written by Ben Auxier, Brian Huther, Seth Macchi, and Ryan McCall
Director & TLR Producing Artistic Director Rusty Sneary
Musical Director Ryan McCall
Choreographer Jenise Cook
Starring Ben Auxier, Bob Linebarger, Nellie Maple, Mike Ott, Elise Poehling, Enjoli Gavin Rudd, R.H. Wilhoit, and Lucas Lowrey
Featuring adult ensemble & incredible swings Jazlyn Epps, Coy Garrett, Spencer Thompson, and Cori Anne Weber
Youth Ensemble Julia Moreno Akins, Ava Armstrong, Calliope Cole, Mary Jane Gratton, Jude Hanks, Sophia Payton, Alex Storey, and Jeremiah Washington
Assistant Music Director / Accompanist Barbara Jurgensmeier
Percussionist Ryan Wood
Scenic Designer Mark Exline
Sound Designer / Operator Daisy Melton
Costume Designer Nancy Robinson
Lighting Designer Zan De Spelder
Technical Director Josh Taylor
Production Stage Manager Mackenzie Goodwin
Assistant SM / Deck Manager Dorian Allen
Youth Ensemble Supervisor / PA Charlie Weber
Wardrobe Supervisor / PA Jenai Courseault
Marketing & PR Ben Auxier