'A CHRISTMAS STORY' TO OPEN FRIDAY.Byline: Daily News SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - ``You'll shoot your eye out!'' will soon be on the lips of everyone caught up in the hilarity and warmth of Jean Shepherd's ``A Christmas Story,'' which opens Friday at the Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. . A gala champagne reception featuring works by members of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association will be held at 7 p.m. opening night, and the play will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Set in the Midwest of the 1940s, the story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder This article is about the fictional cowboy. For the Macintosh BBS software, see Red Ryder (software). Red Ryder® a popular American fictional cowboy from the 1940s, was created by Stephen Slesinger and drawn by artist Fred Harman. BB Gun under his Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. . He pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus himself, only to be told ``You'll shoot your eye out!'' All of the elements of the popular movie from which the play is taken are here, such as the family's exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the tongue frozen to the lamppost; the leg-shaped (and net-stocking draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. ) table lamp; Ralph's fantasy scenarios and more. Director Greg Finley has created a show suitable for all ages, sure to be enjoyed again and again through the holidays. Jeremy Friedman, who recently had featured roles in the Guild musicals ``The Music Man'' and ``Annie Get Your Gun,'' will play the part of young Ralphie. Ralph, as an adult, will be played by Jymn Magon, who was also featured in ``The Music Man.'' Newcomers Sarah Bowles and Marc T. Deagon play Mother and The Old Man, respectively. Playing Randy Parker is Scott Hicken, Miss Sheilds is played by Patti Finley, Flick/Desperado One is Cameron Kelly and Schwartz/Desperado Two is Craig Vogeley. Amanda Eyrich plays Ester Jane Alberry, Shannon Hoofman plays Helen Weathers and Dominic Giordano plays Scut Farkas/Black Bart. Additional cast members include Alex Aiken, Joshua Coen, Evan Fuller, Bryan Lund, Megan Indermill, Kali Jelen and Kaylin Mahoney. Jim Robinson Jim Robinson may refer to the following people:
Tickets for this performance are $9 to $12 for adults and $7 to $9 for students and seniors. The Canyon Theatre Guild is located at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. For information or reservations, call the box office at (661) 799-2702. |
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