
A Gift to Remember
Adapted By Joseph Robinette
Based on the book Can This Be Christmas? by Debbie Macomber
Directed by Linda Dougan
Tickets will go on sale November 30, and are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth. For reservations, call our Box Office at 641-792-1230. The box office is staffed weekdays, starting November 30, from 12:00 am - 1:00 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm, and one hour before each performance.
On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, a group of strangers are on a train to Boston from Bangor, Maine, where the airport had been shut down due to the weather. Once they reach Boston, many of the passengers hope to make connections to various destinations across the United States. A sailor is trying to get to Texas to place an engagement ring on his girlfriend's finger. A software salesman, returning from a business trip, wants to return to Los Angeles and patch things up with his wife. A recently widowed woman wishes to spend the holidays with her daughter's family in Boston. A man and his wife are attempting to reach Maryland in time for the birth of their first grandchild. And other travelers have similar desires to reach their destinations in time for Christmas. However, the train develops engine trouble, and there are track problems ahead. The passengers are suddenly forced to disembark and take shelter in a small depot in New Hampshire. Understandably disappointed and dispirited, they try to make the best of things with little success at first. Eventually, however, they begin to bond, despite their circumstances. They even find themselves beginning to accept their fate by finding ways to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. As the former strangers become collective friends, through patience, understanding and humor, they realize the memory of this night will be a gift to remember.
Role | Description |
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Cathy Norris | Early 50s, mom of Madeline |
Matthew (Matt) McHugh | Late 30s |
Elise Jones | Mid to late 20s, mom of Kate |
Kate Jones | 5-8 yrs old, daughter of Elise |
Len Dawber | Mid 20s, dating Amy |
Nick Berry | Late 20s, married to Kelly |
Kelly Berry | Late 20s, married to Nick |
Sam Larsen | Early 50s, married to Louise |
Louise Larsen | Early 50s, married to Sam |
Amy | Mid 20s, dating Len |
Madeline | Early 30s, daughter of Cathy |
Pam | Late 30s, married to Matt |
Clayton Kemper | Mid 50s, station master |
Dean Owen | Choir director |
3 assorted women | Probably Amy, Madeline, & Pam |
Who's Who in the Cast and Crew
Role | Actor |
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Cathy Norris | TBD |
Matthew (Matt) McHugh | TBD |
Elise Jones | TBD |
Kate Jones | TBD |
Len Dawber | TBD |
Nick Berry | TBD |
Kelly Berry | TBD |
Sam Larsen | TBD |
Louise Larsen | TBD |
Amy | TBD |
Madeline | TBD |
Pam | TBD |
Clayton Kemper | TBD |
Dean Owen | TBD |
3 assorted women | TBD |
Stage Manager | TBD |
Stage Crew | TBD |
Lights | TBD |
Sound | Scott Schaeffer |
Set Design / Construction |
TBD |
Props | TBD |
Costumes | TBD |
Makeup | TBD |
Hair | TBD |
Approach
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