At just 12 years old, a young Lake Country girl has put together a holiday variety show to showcase local youth and raise funds for families and youth in need.

Local performer Payton Bischoff has undertaken the challenge of producing a show called Don鈥檛 Stop Believing, taking place Dec. 3 and 4, 6:30 p.m., at Creekside Theatre.

鈥淚 want us to remember we can鈥檛 stop believing in the magic the holiday season brings, especially after how hard the last two years have been,鈥� Bischoff said. 鈥淓veryone has faced challenges, but kids and especially pre/teen performers 鈥� who crave the stage lights and the full audiences, are hurting right now.鈥�

The event, which Bischoff hopes to become an annual one, is raising funds for the Bridge Youth & Family Services and the Life After Laundry Ladies Club.

鈥淚t has been far too long since we have had the opportunity to gather and experience the joy of a live performance at the Creekside Theatre,鈥� said Bischoff. 鈥淲e need to spread the cheer and supporting these two organizations, and their work with local youth does exactly that.鈥�

Along with her own performance, Bischoff has enlisted various pre/teen performers to bring the holiday magic to the stage. The showwill include the talents of The Lake Country School of Dance, Capri & Wes Birchwater, Keala Morazain, Grace Lister, Lyla Donn, Braeden Williams and Robyn Churchill. The show will also include a live band, commercials for local businesses, and the set created by award-winning set designer Eugene Leveque.

Tickets for the Holiday Variety Show are $25 at or by calling 250-766-9309. It will also be live-streamed for all of those that are unable to attend. Donations will be gratefully accepted from those who tune into the livestream presentation.