A Christmas Story
Adapted by Philip Grecian
Auditions Open Now (see below)!
September 9, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 10, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 12, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 13, 12:00 p.m.
Performances December 4-13, 2026
Directed for MTG by Melissa Schnepper with Assistant Director Marcia Bredeson.
Based on the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story leans into humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s.
Cast of Characters
Narrator (Adult Ralphie) (30+) – A nostalgic, witty voice who reflects on his childhood Christmas with equal parts humor and heart. Must be a natural storyteller. He may be an adult, but when telling this story, he is still a child at heart.
Ralphie Parker (9-16) - A bright-eyed, imaginative boy whose holiday dream of owning a Red Ryder BB gun sets the story in motion.
The Old Man (30-50) – Ralphie’s gruff yet lovable father, known for his short fuse, colorful language, and unwavering pride in his infamous leg lamp.
Mother (30-40) – The patient, nurturing center of the Parker family, who balances household chaos with warmth and quiet humor.
Randy Parker (8-15) – Ralphie’s younger brother, often bundled in layers of winter clothing, who brings both laughter and sibling exasperation.
Flick (9-16) – Ralphie’s loyal friend, best remembered for his unfortunate dare to stick his tongue to a frozen flagpole.
Schwartz (9-16) – Another of Ralphie’s pals, full of bold ideas and equally questionable dares.
Scut Farkus (9-16) – The neighborhood bully, with his signature coonskin cap and menacing grin, who looms large in Ralphie’s world.
Miss Shields (20-50) – Ralphie’s stern but caring schoolteacher, whose reactions to his daydreams and essays shape his holiday hopes.