Wayne State University’s Bonstelle Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Michele L. Vacca. The holiday classic runs Dec. 5–8.

Inspired by the Clement Clarke Moore poem, the play celebrates the joy and eagerness with which children of all ages await Christmas day.

Beginning 45 minutes before each performance, children will have the opportunity to make ornaments to hang on their Christmas trees at home.

Tickets for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas range from $10 to $20. A family four-pack (up to two adults) is available for $50. All tickets are available by calling 313-577-2960, visiting www.bonstelle.com, or at the WSU Theatre Box Office located at the Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Avenue.

Photo by Bruce Griffin: The Sheldon family anxiously prepares for Christmas day by hanging stockings, decorating the Christmas tree, and leaving cookies for Santa. After a grueling visit from Great Aunt Winifred and a particularly stressful Christmas Eve, young Virginia and her father share a late-night visit with the jolly old elf himself. Santa brings a sack full of friends with him in this original Christmas play.