A CHRISTMAS STORY
A CHRISTMAS STORY
By Jean Shepherd
Adapted by: Philip Grecian
Directed by Debra Grannan
SHOWS HELD: December 2-5, 2022
LOCATION: Cary Arts Center
ABOUT THE SHOW
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house’s occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Agatha Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a determined Inspector, and the famous Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution at some risk to herself in a dramatic confrontation just before the final curtain.
THE CAST
Adult Ralph - Joe Beaudin
Ralphie Parker - Gage McDermott
Old Man - Shana Fisher
Mrs. Parker - Louise Martin
Randy - Megan Christian
Miss Shields - Nick Popio
Flick - Kelly McDaniel
Schwartz - Denise Sepic
Esther Jane - Jarred Pearce
Helen Weathers - Robert Richardson
Scut Farkas - Truitt Johnson
Desperado One/Teen - Vincent Larkins
Desperado Two/Teen - Chloe Veeder
Red Ryder - Steve Whetzel
Santa/Pierre Andre/Cop - Chris McKittrick
Tree Lot Owner/Neighbor - Kevin Burke
Delivery Man/Janitor - Danny Mullins
Mrs. Claus/School Nurse - Cindy Mandese
Fireman - Tyler Dennis
Elf/Teen/Roxanne - Annabelle King
Bumpus Hounds/Kids on Playground - Lydia Gentry, Erica Depo, Chloe Foley, Finn Barker
Carolers - Tina Vance, Nicola Lefler, Will Harris, Glen Vance, Chris Brashcler
PRODUCTION STAFF / CREW
Director - Debra Grannan
Assistant Director - Robert Richardson
Stage Manager - Grace Bolton
Assistant Stage Manager - Chris Berg
Set Designer/Master Carpenter - Bob Grannan
Principal Carpenters - Phil Lowden, Kevin McIntire
Costume Designer/Dresser - Lauren Polak
Hair and Makeup Designer - Sarah Richardson
Sound Designer/Sound Board Operator - Bob Kulow
Light Board Operator - Kate Routh
Props - Cindy Mansese
Set and Paint Crew - Lair Block, Pete, Bucci, Dan Connell, Tyler Dennis, Jon Dietz, Ed Hogan, Ed Killian, Debra Grannan, Chris McKittrick, Paul Rieger, Dave Sniffen, Paul Rieger, Ed Hogan, Jeff Nugent
Deck & Props Crew - Hannah Wolfert, Jenny Richardson, Tyler Dennis, Cindy Mandese
Drama Coach - Abbie Martschenko
Producers - Debra Grannan, Jeri Summer
Playbill Designers - Dan Bain and International Minute Press
Graphic Artist - Catherine Campbell
Photographer - Charles Ruffin
Finance Manager - Chris McKittrick
Interested in joining our volunteer production team for this show? Check out our Volunteer page or contact us at info@caryplayers.org
