
Based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd. Adapted by Phillip Grecian.
THE STORY
It is an affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American Family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana. The play is based on the autobiographical stories of Jean Shepherd and growing up in Indiana. The play is an adaptation from Shepherd’s writings by Phillip Grecian.
Cast of Characters:
Ralphie Parker: Boy
Ralph Parker: grown man
The Old Man (Parker): Ralphie’s Father and a salesman
Mom (Mrs. Parker): Ralphie’s Mother
Randy Parker: Ralphie’s kid brother
Flick: Ralphie best friend
Miss Shields: Ralphie’s teacher
Scut Farkas: Cleveland Street Bully
Grover Dill: a buddy of Scut Farkas
Bumpus Family: Hillbilly family living next door with all the dogs
