Miracle on 34th Street

Adapted by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder and John Vreeke from the novel by Valentine Da

Dec. 2-6, 2004

Directed by B. Michael Quale

Miracle on 34th Street is based on the 1947 film written by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton, and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn. The film won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Edmund Gwenn), Best Writing, Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Writing, Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Picture, losing to Gentleman's Agreement. It was placed #9 at AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers. Davies also penned a short story version of the tale which was published simultaneously with the film's release.

Miracle on 34th Street is the story of what takes place in New York City following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy's holiday Santa, he enchants children and shoppers so completely that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees who question his competency and they plot to ruin him. A single mother and her daughter, a lawyer, and many others are left wondering whether or not a department store Santa just might be the real Mr. Claus. A young girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday are at stake in a climactic courtroom decision. This hilarious, tender and charming show is a Christmas classic for the entire family.

CAST

Doctor Pierce…………………Kristi Marshall

Kris Kringle…………………Brad Dokken

Bag Lady…………………Mary Chartier

Rich Woman…………………Mary Jo Harstad

Ms. Shellhammer…………………Kim Bryson

Doris Walker…………………Allison Irgens

Fred Gayley…………………J.C. LaBar

Susan Walker…………………Danielle Hodenfield

Fake Santa Claus…………………Russell Larson

Mr. Macey…………………Jim Ryen

Sharon…………………Jaden Nelson

Johnny…………………Jeffry Nelson

Megan…………………Kalli Kjos

Dutch Girl…………………Bryn Everson

Mr. Sawyer…………………Eric Pozgay

Mr. Bloomingdale…………………B. Michael Quale

Finley…………………Sean Scott

Judge Harper…………………Russell Larson

Ms. Mara…………………Stephanie Lorenz

Halloran…………………Matt Rolfson

Jim Duncan…………………Jack Dyville

James Mara…………………David Esterby

Al…………………Garrett Gudmunsen

Lou…………………Josh Magyar

Elves, Children, Carolers:
Sara Azar, Cambree Bilihus, Celessa Branson, MacKenzie Cook, Bob Erickson, Katie Esterby, Megan Fee, Tiffani Ferrell, Alyssa Hodenfield, Angela Lindvig, Helene Pippen, Sarah Pippen, Rachel Richter, Brooke Veda

"Parents" & Other Adult Characters:
Danielle Ferrell, Maro Lindsley, Brittney O'Neill, Becky Parker, Cherisse Parker, Sean Scott, Susan Sinclair, Kayla Stamp

CREW

Artistic Director…………………B. Michael Quale

Scenic Design…………………B. Michael Quale

Stage Manager…………………Jim Ryen

Choreographer…………………Jack Dyville

Sound Technician…………………Liz Seven

Light Technician…………………Jack Dyville

Set Construction:
B. Michael Quale, Russell Larson, Kim Bryson

Scenic Painting…………………Kevin Dutenheffner

House Volunteer…………………Dennis Gendreau

Concessions…………………Mary Jo Harstad

Program…………………Brad Dokken