A Christmas Story
Adapted by Philip Grecian*
Directed by Elizabeth Dowd
November 24th - December 28th, 2023
Video by Steve Gibson
A holiday favorite for the whole family! Young Ralphie's Christmas quest for a coveted Red Ryder BB gun turns into a lesson about what can happen when you finally get what you ask for! Hilarious and heartwarming - your favorite moments from the beloved film are captured on stage to share with a new generation.
Enter the enchanting world of Hohman, Indiana, in 1938 as humorist Jean Shepherd takes you on a hilarious and nostalgic ride. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, complete with a temperamental furnace, a menacing school bully, a tongue stuck on a lamppost, and the unforgettable leg lamp. Shepherd's memoir turned beloved film captures the essence of childhood wonder and whimsy, leaving you with a heartwarming smile and cherished memories.
* Adapted by Philip Grecian; Based upon the motion picture A Christmas Story, copyright 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd.
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Creative
Director: Elizabeth Dowd*
Assistant Director: Arrianna Daniels**
Production Stage Manager: Michael Yerges*
Company Stage Manager: A'nie Kirchner*
Costume Designer: Jen Lippert*
Lighting Designer: Dave Yezefski*
Props Designer: A'nie Kirchner*
Scenic Designer: Aaron White*
Sound Designer: Nick McGaw
Fight Choreographer: Kimie Muroya 室屋季美恵*
Cast
Will Allen (Ralph)
Aaron White* (The Old Man)
Amy Rene Byrne* (Mother)
Kimie Muroya 室屋季美恵* (Miss Shields/Bumpus Hound)
Bruce Gomez** (Black Bart/Policeman/Neighbor/Santa/Bumpus Hound)
Diamond Gloria Marrow** (Desperado/Fireperson/Elf/Tree Seller/Bumpus Hound)
Arrianna Daniels** (Desperado/Principal/Delivery Person/Elf/Bumpus Hound)
*denotes Ensemble Member at time of production
**denotes Theatremaker Apprentice at time of production
Youth Cast
Red Cast
Shaela McCrone (Ralphie)
Ryann Francis (Randy)
Julius Zerbe (Flick)
Somkiet Long (Schwartz)
Emma Endress (Esther Jane)
Rosie Turnbough (Helen)
Avery Campbell (Scut Farkas)
Green Cast
Scotlyn Owens (Ralphie)
Aiden Kawas (Randy)
Araya Carr (Flick)
David Knight (Schwartz)
Blessing Zerbe (Esther Jane)
Kendall Marcotte (Helen)
Kate Brecht (Scut Farkas)