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Gaslight Theatre presents

A Christmas Story

 
Adapted by Philip Grecian
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story,
© 1983 Turner Entertainment Co. distributed by Warner Bros.
written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark
and In the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd
 
Directed by Catina Sundvall
 
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company, Inc.
 
Generously Produced by:

Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation
The Enid News & Eagle on behalf of
​The United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Cast

James Harvey
Ralphie
AnitaJane Garnand
Mother
Brice Donaldson
The Old Man
Rayford Harvey
Randy
Scott Garnand
Ralph
Nora Ezzell
Schwartz
Baylor Thedford
Flick
Clover Brittain
Black Bart
Grayson Toland
Desperado/Ralphie understudy
Amuri Mathis
Desperado
Amelia Lewis
Esther Jane
Raylee Garnand
Helen
Lindy Pitts
Farkas
Renae Lewis
Mrs Schwartz/Elf
Mary McDonald
Miss Shields
Kayla Brittain Beech
Elf
Marshall McFeeters
Ensemble
Lois Carmody
Ensemble
Riley Caruthers
Ensemble
Peyton Clements
Ensemble
Kenli Dotson
Ensemble
Jason Burk
Ensemble
Georgia Garnand
Ensemble

Creative Team

Catina Ley Sundvall

Director

Barbara Sweatt

Assistant Director/Stage Manager

Sam Coleman

Assistant Director

Justin Blasier

Technical Director

Nathan Sundvall

Tech Booth Operator

Matthew Self

Stage Crew

Jolene Carmody

Follow Spot Operator

Meet the Company

James Harvey

Ralphie
James Harvey - Ralphie James Harvey is a 7th grader at Waller Middle School. This is his second year as a Gaslight Teen but you may recognize him from Mary Poppins, Scrooge, or A Seussified Christmas Carol. He is honored to be playing Ralphie and excited to act along side his real life brother, who is playing Randy.

AnitaJane Garnand

Mother
AnitaJane Garnand - Mother Anitajane Garnand is a Math Teacher at Waller Middle School. This is her first production with the Gaslight Theatre and she is so excited to share this experience with her whole family. She is excited to get back into acting and is honored to play Mother in this year’s Christmas production.

Brice Donaldson

The Old Man
Brice Donaldson - The Old Man Brice Donaldson is playing The Old Man again 13 years later. I'm telling everyone that this time I really am the OLD man.

Rayford Harvey

Randy
Rayford Harvey - Randy Rayford is a 4th grader at Hayes Elementary School. This is his first main stage show but has been involved in Gaslight's Drama Camp for many years. He is excited for the chance to play the little brother to his real life older brother, James.

Scott Garnand

Ralph
Scott Garnand - Ralph Scott Garnand is a recent transplant to Enid and became enamored with the Gaslight on his first visit. He is beyond honored to bring Ralph to life in his first theatric production since high school.

Nora Ezzell

Schwartz
Nora Ezzell - Schwartz Nora Ezzell is a 7th grader at Longfellow Middle School who is excited to play Schwartz in her third Christmas play. She was last stage crew for Hamlet and will next be seen in As You Like It.

Baylor Thedford

Flick
Baylor Thedford - Flick Baylor is an 8th Grader at Waller Middle School. After appearances in Suessified Christmas Carol and Alice in Wonderland. He is extremely glad to be back on stage in A Christmas Story. He will also be participating in the production of As You Like It in January. Baylor appreciates all the experiences brought to him through Gaslight productions.

Clover Brittain

Black Bart
Clover Brittain - Black Bart Clover Brittain was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma; her family moved to Enid in 2019. She is in 3rd grade at Hoover Elementary school. She's has been with Hype dance productions for almost 4 years. She takes Tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop classes. This is her first Gaslight production and she is looking forward to being in many more, both of her parents have been involved with Gaslight for the last year.

Grayson Toland

Desperado/Ralphie understudy
Grayson Toland - Desperado/Ralphie understudy Grayson is a 5th grader at Drummond Public Schools. He was the lion in the Wizard of Oz kids drama camp production. He is excited to be a part of his favorite Christmas play and to work with the Gaslight Theatre.

Amuri Mathis

Desperado
Amuri Mathis - Desperado Amuri Mathis is a 7th grader who attends Chisholm middle school. This is his 4th gaslight production and is very grateful for the opportunity to be in this big of a Christmas production. You will see him next as Silvius in the production of As You Like It!

Amelia Lewis

Esther Jane
Amelia Lewis - Esther Jane Amelia Lewis is a 7th grader at Waller Middle School. Her growing affection for Gaslight started in 2nd grade with her 1st summer camp, & she has never looked back! She is so excited to have officially graduated to a Gaslight Teen, performing in the last 2 Christmas & Teen stage shows. Amelia also loves singing & participates in several local, state & national honors choirs.

Raylee Garnand

Helen
Raylee Garnand - Helen Raylee Garnand is an 8th grader at Waller Middle School. This is her first Christmas production and was most recently in both Gaslight Teen summer productions. She will also be in the upcoming teen production, As You Like It. She is very grateful for the opportunity to play Helen Weathers in The Christmas Story with her whole family. She is very excited for this production and the experiences that it brings.

Lindy Pitts

Farkas
Lindy Pitts - Farkas Lindy Pitts is a 7th Grader at Pioneer High School and is so excited to get to bring one of her favorite Christmas movies to life! Lindy has appeared on the Gaslight stage several times over the past 6 years and this is her 4th Holiday production. She would like to thank Catina for casting her to play the role of Farkus and believing in her ability to step out of her comfort zone and try a new type of role.

Renae Lewis

Mrs Schwartz/Elf
Renae Lewis - Mrs Schwartz/Elf Renae Lewis is a 7th Grade Math Teacher at Waller Middle School. She has 2 kiddos who are living their best lives, & she gets a front row seat to it all as their ride. She has always been an avid Gaslight patron, but this is her 1st performance on stage since childhood. Renae is excited to be in the Christmas production with her daughter & so many talented friends!!

Mary McDonald

Miss Shields
Mary McDonald - Miss Shields Mary McDonald is excited to appear back on stage after several years’ hiatus. Assuming the role of Miss Shields has been loads of fun for a former English Teacher.

Kayla Brittain Beech

Elf
Kayla Brittain Beech - Elf Kayla Brittain Beech is proud to be in her 4th Gaslight production, you last saw her as Rebecca Hemmings in The Book of Will. She is forever grateful to Catina Ley for letting her have fun and go full "Evil" Elf in this show. Kayla does have a soft spot for children and has been a "real" Santa helper for the last 4 years at Evans Drug. Clover Brittain is 1 of Kayla's 4 wonderful children. Sharing the stage with her has warmed her cold black heart. She looks forward to many more productions.

Marshall McFeeters

Ensemble
Marshall McFeeters - Ensemble Marshall is 10 years old and a 4th grader at Hennessey Elementary school. He attended drama camp this summer where he was the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz for the Emerald Cast. He is excited for his first Gaslight production.

Lois Carmody

Ensemble
Lois Carmody - Ensemble Lois Carmody is a 7th grader at Chisholm Middle School. You last saw her in the Gaslight Teen Summer Production, The List, and you will see her next as Corin in As You Like it. Lois stays busy with Scholastic and Academic Teams, Choir, drama club, robotics, trumpet, French horn, piano, and is Treasurer of her school’s National Honor Society. Even with a busy schedule, she always makes time for Gaslight and is excited to be part of this production!

Riley Caruthers

Ensemble
Riley Caruthers - Ensemble Riley Caruthers is a 7th grader at Waller Middle School. She's been in five Gaslight Drama Camp productions and two main stage shows. She is super excited to be in this show and is thankful for all the wonderful cast and crew members.

Peyton Clements

Ensemble
Peyton Clements - Ensemble Peyton Clements is a 6th grader at Waller Middle School. She has attended the drama camp for the last couple of years. This is her first year being a part of Gaslight teens and performing in a main production. She is grateful for the opportunity and enjoys being involved with Gaslight Theatre.

Kenli Dotson

Ensemble
Kenli Dotson - Ensemble Kenli is a member of the Gaslight Teens and has become more involved with shows this season.

Jason Burk

Ensemble
Jason Burk - Ensemble Jason is a member of the Gaslight Teens. This is his first show at Gaslight.

Georgia Garnand

Ensemble
Georgia Garnand - Ensemble Georgia Garnand is a 4th grader at Prairie View Elementary. Georgia became involved with the Gaslight as a munchkin during the summer production of The Wizard of Oz. This will be Georgia’s first big production and she is so excited to share this Christmas experience with her family.

Catina Ley Sundvall

Director
Catina Ley Sundvall - Director Catina is honored to bring this story back to the Gaslight stage. It is the show that helps get her into the spirt of the holidays and she is excited to do this with a mostly new cast and crew. She thanks Barbara and Sam for their vison and collaboration and the entire cast and crew for bringing this show to life. As always she is very excited to share the booth with her son, Nathan and thanks Ginny for the love and support.

Barbara Sweatt

Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Barbara Sweatt - Assistant Director/Stage Manager Barbara began volunteering as stage crew during Gaslight Theatre's 2015 production of "Othello." Since that time she has been backstage crew or stage manager on several productions and was assistant director on "Little Women." Barbara hopes you enjoy this modern holiday classic and that you create beautiful memories with your family snd friends this holiday season.

Sam Coleman

Assistant Director
Sam Coleman - Assistant Director Sam is a senior at Enid High School and attends Autry. He is a Gaslight Board member. He was last seen in Hamlet and will be in the upcoming teen show, As You Like It.

Justin Blasier

Technical Director
Justin Blasier - Technical Director Studying at Full Sail University and drumming professionally for almost 25 years... Justin has the skill, ear, and abilities to record, mix, master, and produce your music on top of being a world class live and studio drummer. Drumming, Mixing, Engineering, and Assisting on many projects including: Robert Allen, Lisbon, The Peachtrees, Backstage Pass, and more! Justin owns and operates Blasier.Pro LLC along with his wife Taylor. They create a variety of media content for many brands and organizations in Oklahoma.

Nathan Sundvall

Tech Booth Operator
Nathan Sundvall - Tech Booth Operator Nathan is a graduate of EHS and Autry Technology. He enjoys working tech for shows.

Matthew Self

Stage Crew
Matthew Self - Stage Crew This is Matthews first time volunteering at Gaslight Theatre and is in love. He is a jack of all trades, master of none.

Jolene Carmody

Follow Spot Operator
Jolene Carmody - Follow Spot Operator

Donors

Special thanks to:

Lee’s Plumbing, Heating and Air

Town & Gown Theatre

Donna Patocka

 Christianne Chase

Muncy Photography

Tiffany & Brandon Harvey

Oakwood Bowl

Carmen Ball

Karen Loughman

Ben Ezzell

Heather Palmer

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