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TRANSCRIPT
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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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
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