Presented by

A Christmas Story The Musical

Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by

Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, & Bob Clark

And upon In God We Trust: All Other Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd

With

Presented By

Directed by Kristi Pulliam

Technical Director JR Lawrence

Music Director Angela Williams

Assistant Director & Stage Manager

Abi Mason

Costume Design

Katrina Menard

Choreography Abi Mason & Cari Pulliam

Book By

Joseph Robinette

Music & Lyrics by

Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Hans Hacker Kade Vaughn Jenny Smith

Burt Barrett Maranda Nichols Janson Marsico

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prohibited.

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if possible.

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at the front door after the performance.

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Theatre Etiquette

Cast Jean.....................................................................................................Hans Hacker Ralphie Parker.................................................................................Kade Vaughn Mother................................................................................................Jenny Smith The Old Man.......................................................................................Burt Barrett Randy Parker...............................................................................Janson Marsico Scut Farkus.....................................................................................Caiden Hinkle Grover Dill.............................................................................Gavin Frangenberg Schwartz...........................................................................................Drew Pulliam Flick...........................................................................................Cannon Joe Smith Esther Jane............................................................................................Eva Barrett Mary Beth.............................................................................................Lauren Box Nancy...................................................................................................Gwen Oliver Bank Robber....................................................................................Noah George Goggles Kid..............................................................................Anderson Wright Waiter’s Daughter.............................................................................Riley Tarver Miss Shields..............................................................................Maranda Nichols Santa...............................................................................................Ian Buchannan Delivery Man...................................................................................John Erickson Villain...................................................................................................Dillon Davis Escaped Prisoner.......................................................................................Ed Salo Can-Can Girlfriend................................................................Anna Kate Horton Policeman..........................................................................................Justin Roush Fireman...............................................................................................Dillon Davis Doctor..............................................................................................John Erickson Nurse.......................................................................................................Jenny Box Waiter...........................................................................................................Ed Salo

Kids at Higbees

Cannon Joe Smith Hayden Smith Kasen Erickson

Chloe Harpole Ella Barrett

Kids in “Ralphie to the Rescue”

Aubrey Goad Collier Modelevsky Lillie Craft

Klara Erickson Kasen Erickson Issa Otta-Fofanah

Eszlee Hawkins Molly Keller Ella Barrett

Aiden Wright Hayden Smith Isabella Mares

Caroline Box Georgia Guinn Jenna Dortch

Hadi Menard

Kids in Indian Dance

Aiden Wright Hayden Smith Isabella Mares

Caroline Box Georgia Quinn Jenna Dortch

Can-Can Girls

Jenny Box Lauren Phillips Ashlee Foster

“You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” Dancers

Abby Orr Drew Pulliam Eva Barrett

Konor Erickson Sophie Ramsey Alexandra Wright

Lauren Box Caroline Box Isabella Mares

Katie Cooper Aiden Wright Gwen Oliver

Gavin Frangenberg

Townspeople

Lin Rahrle Laura Cook Sametta Parker

Rebecca Orr Justin Roush Dillon Daivs

Cody Duncan

Major Award Dancers

Jenny Box Amy Barrett Ashlee Foster

Tiffany Scritchfield Lucy Box Betsy Johnson

Lauren Phillips Emma Barrett Abby Orr

Alexandra Wright Sophie Ramsey Riley Tarver

Anna Kate Horton

Elves

Justin Roush Sametta Parker Alexandra Wright

Abby Orr Dillon Davis Cameron Salo

Betsy Johnson

Parents

Laura Cook Rebecca Orr Julie Thomas

Jenny Box

Bumpus Hounds

Cameron Salo Ella Barrett Lucy Box

Customers

Abby Orr Sophie Ramsey Isaac Horton

Crew

Backstage

Stage Manager ..............................................................................Abi Mason

Assistant Stage

Manager .........................................................................Mallory Smith

Lightboard ..............................................................................Charlie Orr

Spotlights .............................................Stacey Johnson & Emma Buxton

Sound & Music ............................................................................JR Lawrence

Build Team

Set Construction ...................................................JR Lawrence, Andrew Tolson

Paint .................................................JR Lawrence, Andrew Tolson,

Brittany Lawrence, Randy Lawrence

Costumes ...............................Katrina Menard, Lori Alpe, Betsy Johnson

Special Thanks

Laura Cook Jenny Smith Damon Wright

Rebecca Orr Burt Barrett Mary Ann Washington

Lora Mason Randy Lawrence Bryce Goad

Meridith Pierce

Musical Numbers Act one

It All Comes Down to Christmas (Part 1).......Ralphie, The Parkers

It all Comes Down to Christmas (Part 2)...............The Parkers, Kids,

Ensemble, Townspeople

Higbee’s Window.................................................................Ralphie, Kids, Ensemble

Red Ryder Carbine-Action BB Gun..................................Ralphie & Jean25

It all comes down to Christmas (Reprise)................Ralphie, Ensemble, Townsmen, Kids, Mother

The Genius on Cleveland Street.........................The Old Man, Mother

An Opening!........................................................................................Ensemble, Ralphie

When You’re a Wimp............................Ralphie, Randy, Schwartz, Flick,

Esther Jane, Mary Beth, Farkus, Dill, Kids

Ralphie to the Rescue!.........................................................Ralphie, Miss Shields, The Old Man, Mother, Randy, Ensemble

What a Mother Does.....................................................................................Mother

A Major Award.............................................................The Old Man, Mother,

Townspeople, Kids

Parker Family Sing-Along...............................................................The Parkers

Act 1 Finale..............................................................................Ralphie, Townspeople, The Old Man, Mother, Randy

Musical Numbers Act two

Sticky Situation.....................................................................................Ralphie, , kids,

Schwartz, Flick, Policeman, Doctor, Fireman, Flick’s Mom, Nurse

To the Nightclub..........................................................................Farkus, Dill, Kids

You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!.................................Farkus, Dill, Schwartz,

Flick Kids, Miss Shields

The Fight.............................................................................................................................Kids

Just Like That........................................................................................................Mother

Red Rider (Reprise) & At Higbee’s..................................................Ralphie, Elves

Up on Santa’s Lap.......................................................................Santa, Mary Beth, Elves, Ralphie, Randy, Kids

Before the Old Man Comes Home................................................The Parkers

Somewhere Hovering over Indiana....................Ralphie, Randy, Kids

Christmas Morning.......................................................................Ralphie, Randy

Ralphie to the rescue.................................................................Ralphie, Ensemble

A Christmas Story.........................................................................................Full Cast

Stage Notes

Dear Collier,

We are so proud of your hard work!

We love watching you on stage. We love

you!

Dad, Mom, & Hazel

Ralphie,

We are so proud of you and know you

will do great things. Follow your dreams and

dream big. Most of all have fun! Love you so

much!

Tatta & Dadda

Ralphie,

We are so proud of your hard work &

dedication. There’s no doubt you will go all

the way! We love you so big!

Mom, Adam, & Kollin

A Heart for the Arts

I have a confession. I’ve never liked the movie, A Christmas Story. I find it cynical and dark, at a time of the year when I want light-hearted and joyful. While I recognize why others love it, the clicker clicks on by when it pops up on tv a hundred times. But the musical is a different story entirely.. Although it’s the same plot-line, this stage version

finds focus in the warmth of family despite parental

flaws and foibles. The backdrop is humor, always,

mostly about the “Old Man’s” shortcomings, but he

turns out to be the hero, which alleviates whatever

tension we have been feeling about a weak father. He’s

not, after all. In fact, he’s surprisingly intuitive about

his kids, and Ralphie’s feelings especially, despite the

previously consistent tone of stress and personal

goofiness.

And how about the Mom? Isn’t she wise, all-

knowing about her family, and constantly in-

charge? Exactly how I am at any moment of any day

in my family! Ask anyone who knows me! HA!

But the most wonderful aspect of this version is

that the script gave us opportunity to include Ralphie’s

community as an ever-present and powerful force for

his growth and encouragement. Even if everyone is

telling him, “you’ll shoot your eye out!”. We all get a

sense that they are constantly present in the family’s

life, supporting each other in a no-nonsense way, all the

while, helping in whatever way they can. Community

is so important.

I love stories in which we are reminded that, despite our secret doubts, eventually we realize that someone was listening to us. Whether it was Mom, Dad, our neighbor, our worst enemy, or God (always God), - we were heard.

This cast has been helpful to each other, graceful

with me, hard-working, and completely loveable. And I

adore them. It takes a lot of work to look this fun. And

my prayer is that the job well-done and the community

they’ve found in the process has made it all worth it.

Please consider giving to the FOA this season. The programming needs your support to be maintained and even grow. We want to provide arts experiences like this one to more people in our community.

With a Heart for the Arts,

Kristi

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The Foundation of Arts Board of Directors

The Foundation of Arts Staff

Kristi Pulliam, Executive & Artistic Director

JR Lawrence , Tech Director

Megan Dacus, Programs Director

Meridith Pierce, Associate Director

Brandon Bishop, Office Manager

Jenny Box, Customer Service Associate

Kelly Kelley, Bookkeeper

Andrew Tolson, Tech Assistant

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Cyclorama

Lights

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Spotlights

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Sprung Floor (Activity Room)

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Curtains

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shows

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