Marquette Catholic High School has been granted special royalties to produce the 25th anniversary addition of A Christmas Story. In 1983 �A Christmas Story� premiered around Thanksgiving. It starred the late Darren McGavin as The Old Man and Peter Billingsley as Ralphie who famously pleaded for a Red Ryder BB gun, although everyone assured him he would only shoot his eye out. The film became a holiday favorite years after its theatrical release and is celebrated annually on cable with a daylong marathon.
* Ralphie Parker, a boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself. Ralphie wants only one thing for Christmas -- an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model BB rifle with a compass in the stock.
The show is directed by Sue Mueller and set designed by Jerry Mueller, a husband and wife team that continue to create productions for community theaters and special presentations throughout the area. Cast members include Brian Tomerlin, Zach Eggering, Megan Kane, Ed Barrett, Maggie Klunk, Will Hart, Woody Stanfield, Phillip Schranck, Jesse Davis, Chelsea Scaturro, Abbie Johnessee, Blake Ursch, Jacob Buchheit, Braxton Stanfield, Travis Zuellig, Brigid Vaughn, Tara Crawshaw and Liz Cline is the Student Assistant. Technical crew are Alex Smith, Thomas Hentrich, Kyle Burgan, Scott Faulkner, Mary McKee and Lauren Wetzstein.
Everyone is invited to take a chance to own the Leg Lamp like the "Major Award" the Old Man received in A Christmas Story. Thespian troupe #602 will sponsor the raffle for the 48� lamp, including The �Major award� Certificate.
Tickets are available at the door or purchased in advance at the MCHS office. Saturday, December 6 will offer a special Dinner / Theater, provided by Pricicallis. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Friday evening Pat Kulish will sign the show for those who are hearing impaired. For more information phone 463-0580.
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