A GIFT TO REMEMBER

A GIFT TO REMEMBER

Adapted for the Stage by Joseph Robinette

Based on the book Can this be Christmas? by Debbie Macomber

Directed by Robert Richardson

DATES HELD: December 1 - 4, 2023

LOCATION: Cary Arts Center

ABOUT THE SHOW

On Christmas Eve, a group of strangers are suddenly forced to take shelter at a small train depot in New Hampshire. Understandably disappointed and dispirited, they try to make the best of things with little success at first. Eventually, however, they begin to bond despite their circumstances. As the former strangers become collective friends, through patience, understanding and humor, they realize the memory of this night will be a gift to remember.

This play, based on the book “Can this be Christmas?” by Debbie Macomber, is like a Hallmark Movie come to life on the stage, and is just what your family needs to get into the Christmas spirit!

THE CAST

  • Train Conductor - Aaron Young

  • Cathy - Mary Vogeley

  • Madeline - Leah Webster

  • Matt - Joe Beaudin

  • Pam - Stephanie Spohrer

  • Elise - Liz Mullins

  • Kate - Violet Young

  • Len - Brett Stafford

  • Amy - Lauren Overbey

  • Nick - Sivan Herpa Haile

  • Kelly - Jaclyn Jones

  • Sam - Randy Jordan

  • Louise - Terry Townsend

  • Clayton - Tyler Dennis

  • Dean - Tim Wiest

  • Choir Member #1 - Gabriella Terrero

  • Choir Member #2 - Paula Andrews

  • Choir Member #3 - Jenny Solomon

  • Choir Member #4/Understudy - Rebecca Hodge

PRODUCTION STAFF / CREW

  • Director - Robert Richardson

  • Assistant Director - Jennifer Salama

  • Stage Manager - Grace Bolton

  • Assistant Stage Manager - Darby Claybrook

  • Set Designer - Bob Grannon

  • Master Carpenter - Phil Lowden

  • Costume Designer - Lauren Polak

  • Sound Designer - Bob Kulow

  • Lighting Designer - Maison O’Neil

  • Sound Board Operators - Bob Kulow

  • Light Board Operator - Barbara Corbin

  • Props: Paula Andrews

  • Make up and Hair Design: Sarah Richardson

  • Running Crew: Heidi Fleming, Sonya Fleming, Stephen Furs, James Howard

  • Set Carpenters - Lair Block, Ed Hogan, Patrick Jean, Arthur Jolin, Ed Killlian, Paul Reiger, Jeff Shoup, Dave Sniffin

  • Set Assistants & Paint Team - Paula Andrews, Linda English, Debra Grannan, Renee Hall, James Howard, Robert Richardson, Terry Townsend, Glenn Vance, Tina Vance, Mary Vogeley

  • Producers - Debra Grannan

  • Headshot Photographer - Charles Ruffin

  • Show Photographer - Daniel Chadwick

  • Graphic Artist - Catherine Campbell

  • Playbill and Ad Sales Coordination - Dan Bain and Debra Grannan

  • Playbill Layout - Eric Barie (International Minute Press)

  • Finance Manager - Bob Grannan

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