a christmas story || november 18 - december 18, 2022

Adapted by Philip Grecian based on the motion picture A Christmas Story, © 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark & on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash byJean Shepherd.

Join us for the stage version of the beloved holiday film! Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Featuring all your favorites from the beloved holiday film, including a "pink nightmare" & a "major award!"

Performance Dates and Times

Friday, November 18 at 7:30 P.M. - Opening Night Party

Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 P.M.

Friday, November 25 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, November 26 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, November 27 at 2:00 P.M. - Audio-Described, Open-Captioned

Friday, December 2 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 P.M. - Sensory-Friendly, Pay-What-You-Can
Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, December 5 at 7:30 P.M. - Pay-What-You-Can*

Friday, December 9 at 2:00 P.M.
Friday, December 9 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday December 10 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 P.M.

Friday, December 16 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday December 17 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 P.M. - ASL-Interpreted

Know before you go

Location

All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

RUN TIME

Approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.

CONTENT advisory &
AGE RECOMMENDATION

A strobe effect and a simulated gun are used during the performance. Also, there are times when the performers are in the aisles of the house.

A Christmas Story is recommended for ages 8+.

No children under 3 are admitted to the theatre; all attendees must have a ticket (no “babes in arms.”).

ACCESSIBILITY

ASL-interpreted, audio-described, sensory-friendly, and open-captioned performances are available on select dates. LEARN MORE HERE.

CAST

J.P. Barone - The Old Man (u/s) & Ralph (u/s)

Nick Brabec - Randy

Lois Estell - Mother

Lucas Gerlach - Schwartz/ Desperado Two

Thilde Hogen - Esther Jane

Volly Johnson - Flick/Desperado One

Ryan Maddux - Ralph

Carter Monahan - Ralphie

Eve Porter - Helen

Weston Rabbitt - Scott Farkas

Patrick Sheehy - The Old Man

Nicole Wood - Miss Shields

ARTISTIC & Production team

Brandon Raghu - Director

Sabrina Wiekerad - Stage Manager

Brady Whitcomb - Scenic Designer

Alyssa Kraft - Lighting Designer

Katie Booth - Costume Designer

Dave Pust - Technical Director

Brandon Reger - Properties Designer

Lee Menzel - Sound Designer

Elena Glass - Production Manager/Intimacy Coordinator

Jennifer Malmquist - Assistant Stage Manager

Steve Mizuno - Assistant Technical Director, Head Run Crew

Isabelle Stene - Running Crew

Rick Thompson- Running Crew