A Christmas Story at SJ Rep, Nov. 25 - Dec. 30

The San Jose Repertory Theatre rings in the holiday season with an amusing screen-to-stage adaptation of A Christmas Story, beginning November 25, opening December 1 with performances through December 30.

"A Christmas Story recounts the hilarious tale of the Parker family's Christmas in the 1940's when nine-year-old Ralphie (Zachary Freier-Harrison) had nothing on his mind but getting a Red Ryder BB gun," states press notes, "No self-respecting cowboy would have been without one. Like the movie, the play is narrated by the adult Ralph Parker (Dan Hiatt), as he reminisces about his past and weaves together stories from his family, school and a visit to Santa at the Goldblatt's Department Store. Recounting the reactions from his mom, teacher and even the department store Santa Claus, as they share the same sentiment to his Christmas wish: 'You'll shoot your eye out!' A Christmas Story is a nostalgic journey to simpler times and a joyous reminder of the delights of family, friendship and the pursuit of the perfect Christmas present."

"Set in the American mid-west of the forties, A Christmas Story instantaneously became a Christmas classic when it was released as a major motion picture in 1983. Based on Jean Shepherd's book, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, and adapted to the stage by playwright Philip Grecian in 2000, with all the elements from the beloved motion picture, including the infamous 'major award' leg lamp; Scut Farkas (Ty Doughty), the school bully; the 'wet tongue on a cold lamp post' experiment and the Little Orphan Annie decoder ring. This story will delight the entire family and fill the hearts of both young and old with the spirit of the holiday season."

A Christmas Story is written by Philip Grecian and directed by John McCluggage.  The creative team includes: Robert Mark Morgan (scenic design), B Modern (costume), Lap-Chi Chu (lighting), Jeff Mockus (sound), and Laxmi Kumaran (production stage manager).

Show times are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8PM; Tuesdays at 7:30PM; Saturday matinees at 3PM; and Sundays at 2 & 7PM, with a Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 11AM.

For tickets ($14-$56), call 408-367-7255 (M-F, 10AM-5PM) or visit http://tickets.sjrep.com/calendar.  Students (full-time, with valid ID) - 1/2 off tickets for all performances, all seats.  Seniors (65 yrs +) and Teachers - $6 off tickets all performances, all seats. ADA or ASL discount - $6 off your ticket and your companion's ticket. Subscriber Single Ticket Discounts - $4 (except seniors and students). Rush Ticket Discounts - Balcony price for that night

The San Jose Repertory Theatre is located at 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113.  For more information visit www.sjrep.com.

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