The heavenly Gatekeeper (Tyler Starr of Pearland) questions her newest cherub (Anna Claire Curl of Manvel) in a rehearsal of “The Littlest Angel,” one of three seasonal one-acts that make up the “Christmas Trio,” which will open at the Alvin Community College Theatre on Dec. 4. The Christmas Trio also includes “An Implausible Claus” and “The Gift of the Magi.” Performances on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9-11 will be at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the ACC Theatre Box Office at (281) 756-3606 or e-mail

Jensie (Meg Court of Pearland) shows her Christmas list to Ho-Ho Hotline operator, Aaron Lefkowitz (Cory Arabie of Santa Fe) in a rehearsal of “An Implausible Claus,” one of three seasonal one-acts that make up the “Christmas Trio,” which will open at the Alvin Community College Theatre on Dec. 4.