For the Reporter

Taproot Theater brings two Christmas tales – “Hark the Harold” and “It’s A Wonderful Improvised Life” – for a night of laughter and holiday spirit at the Auburn Ave.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the historic theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

Harold is not the brightest angel in the heavenly host, and Harold’s enthusiastic shenanigans are really trying the patience of his new partner, Gabriel. Watch how the Nativity unfolds from a hilarious, heavenly perspective.

Then, using It’s a Wonderful Life as a guide, creator Danny Walter has put together a play that four of Taproot’s improvisers make unique by soliciting key story elements from audience members.

Come and make history while having a blast and enjoying a night full of laughs.

Tickets are $17 regular, $15 for students and seniors.

Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation office at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, or order online for will call-only pickup through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

For more information about the theater company, visit taproottheatre.org.