Plot Synopsis

Based on the play "The Trial Before Christmas," by Duncan Crary and Jack Casey. Madison is an actress who, despite working for decades, is best known for an early catch phrase she'd rather forget. Looking to broaden her career, she sees the opportunity to direct a play in Troy, New York as the perfect chance to prove her skills. Part play, part mock trial, the show features two lawyers debating whether Clement Clark Moore or Henry Livingston Jr. authored "A Visit from Saint Nick" and has the audience decide as the jury. Madison casts an old costar, Connor who is struggling to balance time for acting and his young daughter, Josie. Despite feeling a spark with Connor, Madison has a rule to never date an actor. Also joining the show are two of the town's overzealous Moore and Livingston cosplayers. They are remarkably convincing -- when they can be found. Less convincing is Madison's lead actress, Lena, whose sole qualifications seem to be hand modeling and the fact that she's the producer's girlfriend. Soon, Madison worries that her first foray into directing will be a flop. Perhaps however, with determination, support from the town and from Connor she just might find a way to make it all work. CREDITS: Executive Producers: Jesse Prupas, Jonas Prupas; Director: Gary Yates; Writers: C. Jay Cox, Gary Yates.