STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Miracle on 34th Street” from Dec. 2 to 8.

The holiday classic is about Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home who gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s department store. He unleashes waves of good will with customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for.

He is seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital. Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa.

In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17; and at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

Call 207-642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Schoolhouse Arts Center is at 16 Richville Road/Route 114 in Standish, just north of the intersection with Route 35.