The Odessa Record -

Soap Lake – The Christmas classic that has entertained audiences for years, A Christmas Story, has been released as a musical, A Christmas Story, The Musical, and Masquers is bringing it to the stage just in time for this holiday season. With the talents of Stacey and Clifford Bresee as directors and the ingenious Merie Walker as music director, the show will be a must-see entertainment delight.

Bresee announces the cast members:

· Jean Shepherd/Narrator – Evan Sperline

· Old Man Parker – Justin Rowland

· Mother Parker – Holly Petersen

· Ralphie Parker – Cody Stutzman

· Randy Parker – Calvin Becker

· Miss Shields – Jessica Hogge

· Santa – Adam Zaleski

· Schwartz – Carson Raybon

· Flick – Ryan Smith

· Esther Jane – Serenity Smith

· Mary Beth – Addyson Stredwick

· Scut Farkus – Masen Smith

· Grover Dill – Isaac Winter

· Adult Ensemble: Jeff Ames, Cynthia Beyer, Mark Beyer, Mistya Beyer, Jamie Cordell, Patty Jardine, Darryl Pheasant, Jen Schwartz, Megan Stoaks, Diane Thompson, Adam Zaleski

· Children Ensemble: Holden Giese, Nickole Lambert, Connor Leasher, Zander Leasher, Peyton Roberts, Elle Schwartz, Molly Stoaks

Production dates are Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., November 17 through December 17. There will be no show the Friday after Thanksgiving and no Saturday evening shows. All seats are $18. For more information go to http://www.masquers.com or call the box office at (509) 246-2611. Reservations are strongly recommended and must be paid in advance.