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Birthday Candles
April 9-18, 2026
Season artwork created by Sarah Ruh.
by Noah Haidle
Directed by Kristine Holtvedt
Sensory Friendly performance for this show is Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 pm.
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday wondering what her place in the universe is. She celebrates her 18th, 41st, 70th and 101st birthdays all in the span of baking one birthday cake and in the process, she pursues family, dream, love and divinity with herself.
Main Stage Production
Included in Fixed Season Pass and eligible for Flex Season Pass
Online sales shut off 1 hour prior to show
Birthday Candles Cast
Ernestine: Caty Natt
Kenneth: Kyle Brown
Alice: Sarah Mishler
Billy/John: Eli Palm
Matt/William: Eli Widmer
Joan/Alex/Beth: Oliver Clarkson
Madeline/Ernie: Abby White
Thank you to our show sponsors!
Opening Night Hosts
Interested in sponsoring this show? Email kelly@lafayettecivic.org
Interested in volunteering as crew for this show? Email raquel@lafayettecivic.org