Screening of the Short Film "What Do The Lonely Do For Christmas" December 20, 2009

The man who penned the award winning stage play “No Good Comes To Those Who Do Wrong” and the hilarious stage play “Why Am I Single” is back. And this time he’s bringing all the comedy and drama to the small screen. This holiday season J. Lee Productions will premier it’s 1st short film, “What Do The Lonely Do For Christmas”. Picking up where the stage play “Why Am I Single” left off, this short piece is sure to be a holiday classic.

Everyone knows that Christmas is a holiday spent with family, friends, and that special someone, but what is there to do if you don’t have a significant other? “What Do The Lonely Do For Christmas” will take its viewers through the lives of the lonely and loveless, showing how they cope with being single during the holiday season. The funky breathe Adonis played by Yancey Oatis, has always had a hard time getting a woman, but he is determined not to spend this Christmas alone, what will he do to ensure that he doesn’t have a silent night? Jon played by Tramell Tillman, the businessman by day and lover by night, is having a hard time wrapping his mind around being alone for Christmas, will this lonely Christmas drive him over the edge? Tony, the undeniable ladies man, played by Jay Smith, has never been too big on holidays, but will someone or something change that this year?

The loveable Kyndel, played by Kara Lindsey, finds herself spending her 1st Christmas without her longtime boyfriend Cameron, played by Terryal Thomas. Their torturous relationship just recently came to a crashing end when Kyndel found out about his infidelity. What she does to fill that empty void in her holiday could change her life forever. Her friends Kerri (Dominique Grant), Shevon (Eva Forbes), and Amelia (Patricia Michelle) all have their share of holiday issues. The naive Kerri wants so desperately to be in love by Christmas, but will her desperation bring her misery or happiness this holiday? The saved and sanctified Shevon believes Jesus is the reason for the season, but she secretly longs for earthly companionship. How far will she go to obtain it? Then there’s the free spirited Amelia, she knows she’s been a very naughty girl this year, but will her mischievous ways interfere with her getting what she wants the most this Christmas?

Christmas would not be Christmas without a little holiday drama. And things take a dramatic turn once secrets are revealed and the truth begins to unravel. So what exactly do the lonely for Christmas, come find out when the story unfolds on the small screen Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the Alamo Theater. Shot in central Mississippi, in high definition, this 60-minute piece is sure to entertain its viewers having them longing for more. Remember it’s not just a SHOW… It’s an EXPERIENCE….

For more information call 601-372-3192 or www.jleeplays.com/christmas

Tickets are sold at any Bebop Location for $8.00 and online at www.jleeplays.com/christmas. They will be $10.00 at the door the night of the show.

Check out the teaser on Youtube at Http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=FzvaV4tJCfU

Official Website: http://www.jleeplays.com/christmas