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family movie comes to life on stage.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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</SPAN>The story of Ralphie Parker’s quest for the “Holy Grail of Christmas
presents” – a genuine Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air BB gun – has become
a holiday movie tradition, capturing the hearts of millions of families across
America. <B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Schenectady Civic
Players </B>continues to celebrate its 80<SUP>th</SUP> season with this tribute
to the traditional, 100% red-blooded, All-American Christmas to the stage.
Written by <B>Philip Grecian</B>, directed by <B>Debbie May</B>, and based on
the touching film written by <B>Jean Shepherd</B>, <B>Leigh Brown </B>and <B>Bob
Clark</B>, </FONT></SPAN><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black">A
Christmas Story</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3>
</FONT></SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3>is ideal family
fare for the holidays! This fun-filled family Yuletide tradition runs
<B>December 7 thru 9 and December 12 – 16, 2007, </B>at The Schenectady Civic
Playhouse, 12 South Church Street in downtown Schenectady,
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purchased to </FONT></SPAN></B><B><I><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3> by calling The Playhouse at (518) 382-2081 or
online at </FONT><A href="www.civicplayers.org"><FONT
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Christmas Story</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3>
</FONT></SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3>recounts the
hilarious tale of the Parker family’s Christmas in the 1940’s when nine-year-old
Ralphie (played by <B>Jacob Nuding) </B>had nothing on his mind but getting a
Red Ryder BB gun. No self-respecting cowboy would have been without one. Like
the movie, the play is narrated by the adult Ralph Parker <B>(</B>played by<B>
Jeff Nuding – <I>who is Jacob’s dad offstage</I>)</B>, 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
(played by Playhouse veteran actress <B>Susan Katz</B>), teacher and even the
department store Santa Claus, as they share the same sentiment to his Christmas
wish, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” <B><I>A Christmas Story </I></B>is a
nostalgic journey to simpler times and a joyous reminder of the delights of
family, friendship and the pursuit of the perfect Christmas
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size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The production is
directed by Debbie May features local actors </SPAN>Jeff Nuding, Jacob Nuding,
Susan Katz, David Edward Campbell, Bobby Ruggles, Claudia Bertasso, Joseph
(“Joey”) Krisciunas, Giordano Wagner, Chloe Bellcourt, Sera Torres, Ben Conde,
Michael Camelo, Charles Clew, Kyle Combs, John Birchler, .Zabrina Clew,
MorganMcFadden, Abbey Naumowicz and Lindsey Tremblay.</FONT></FONT></P>
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size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><EM><B>A Christmas Story</B> </EM>will take
place December 7 – 9<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and 12 – 16 ,
2007.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Performance time is 8pm with
December 9<SUP>th</SUP> and 16<SUP>th</SUP><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>performances beginning at 2:30pm.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ticket prices are $15. The theater is
located at 12 So. Church St., in Schenectady's historic Stockade District – one
block off of State Street. For further information and to purchase tickets,
pleases call 518-382-2081.</FONT></FONT></P>
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