Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
A Christmas Story
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Ralph - Nick Szczerba
Ralphie Parker - Ella Convery
The Old Man - William Owen
Mother - Tiffany Darby
Randy - Lauren Broughton
Miss Shields - Ryann Lacey
Flick - Joel Yuhaz
Schwartz - Rory Peets
Esther Jane Alberry - Emilie Crosby
Helen Weathers - Avery Warner
Scut Farkas - Laila Tapp-Hall
Cameos:
Santa Claus - Aaron Davis
Schwartz’s Mother - Debbie Matt
Black Bart - Samuel Bingle
Desperado 1 - Heidi Leads
Desperado 2 - Hayden Lacey
The Goldblatt's Public Address Voice - Heidi Leads
Ensemble:
Samuel Bingle
Aaron Davis
Hayden Lacey
Heidi Leads
Debbie Matt
Sherrie Saksewski
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Show Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30-10:30pm
Show Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30-10:30pm
Show Sunday, December 7, 2025 2pm
Show Friday, December 12 2025 7:30-10:30pm
Show Saturday, December 13, 2025 7:30-10:30pm
Show Sunday, December 14, 2025 2pm
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Approximate run time 90 minutes - 2 hours
Intermission will be 15 minutes.
Rating of production: The primary audience for The Christmas Story comprises families, children, and individuals of diverse age groups who derive pleasure from heartwarming holiday narratives. It resonates with those who value stories that embody the spirit of Christmas, emphasizing principles such as kindness, generosity, and camaraderie. Additionally, it appeals to individuals who appreciate cultural and religious traditions associated with the holiday season.
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VBC Members
Adult - $ 18
Senior & Student $16Non-Members
Adult - $ 20
Senior & Student $18GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE $ 15 (Must be bought at the same time)
A convience fee may be charged for credit card sales.
