​“Young Frankenstein,” the fast-paced musical romp by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, will open on the Cutler Brother’s stage on Halloween night and run through November 17th.  “Young Frankenstein” is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder.  Showings are Halloween night then Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.  A ticket discount will be given on Halloween night if patrons show up in costume.   

​Zane Cozby, a long time Cutler brother actor, will make his directorial debut with “Young Frankenstein.”  “I’ve just always been in love with how funny this Mel Brook’s movie is,” stated Cozby.  He continued, “And after participating in the Cutler brother’s Comedy Nights I knew it was a show that we had to do!”

Other Deer Lodge familiar faces taking parts in “Young Frankenstein” include Kelly Cutler (Dr. Fronkensteen), Stuart Jewell (Igor), Kamryn Johnson (Inga), Jim Cameron (Inspector Kemp), and Mariann Cameron and Glory Blue-Earth Highley splitting the role of Elizabeth Benning.  Director Cozby will play the role of the Monster and Cutler Bros. newcomer Sarah Ward will play the castle housekeeper Frau Blucher.  The cast totals over 20 individuals with 3 costume designers, tech experts, and Sally Bridgham at the helm of props manager once again.
           
“Young Frankenstein” follows the movie plot quite closely with massive dance numbers in “Join the Family Business,” “The Transylvania Mania,” and, a crowd favorite, “Put it on the Ritz.”  The overarching plotline follows Dr. Fronkenstein as he returns to Transylvania to settle the will of his late grandfather Victor and quickly becomes wrapped up in the insanity of his family’s business of bringing dead people back to life.     
           
​Tickets for “Young Frankenstein” are $20 and reservations are highly recommended by calling (406) 846-4096.  All showings take place at the Cutler Brother’s Theatre located at 301 Main Street in Deer Lodge.  Visit cutlerbros.com or the Cutler Brother’s Facebook page for more details.  

Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” will open on the Cutler Brother’s stage in Deer Lodge on Friday, June 14th and run through the 30th.  The musical is based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.  This marks the second show of the Cutler Brother’s 2019 Summer Theatre Season.

Other cast members in the Deer Lodge ensemble include Josh Pentland as Marcellus Washburn, Candice O’Brien as mama Paroo, Theresa Cameorn as the mayor’s wife, Kamryn Johnson as Zaneeta Shinn, Tristan Marjerison as Tommy Djilas, and Jonah Tilley as Winthrop.  The cast tops out at around 40 local actors.  Popular musical numbers include “76 Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” and “Gary Indiana.”  A live 8-piece orchestra supplements the show.

​“The Music Man” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $15 to $20 and reservations are highly recommended.  Reservations may be made at cutlerbros.com or by calling the box office at (406) 846-4096.  All showings take place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre at 301 Main in Deer Lodge.  For tickets click here for more information please visit the website or call the number listed.   

 
BEST LEADING ACTOR
1. Zane Cozby - A Christmas Story, The Old Man Parker
2. Josh Pentland - Blind Date,  Charles
3. John Knispel - Oklahoma!, Curley
4. Marik Chrisman - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Prince Eric
 
BEST LEADING ACTRESS
1. Annmarie Downey - The Turn of the Screw, The Governess
2. Ramona Chrisman - A Christmas Story,  The Mother Parke
 3. Mariann Cameron - Blind Date,  Emilia
4. Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!,  Laurey
5. Solveig Munson - Steel Magnolias, M’Lynn
6. Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid,  Ariel
 
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
 1. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw,  Miles
 2. Darryl Barton - A Christmas Story,  Ralph Parker (narrator
3. Matthew Cutler - Blind Date, Greg
4. Stuart Jewell - Oklahoma!,  Will Parker
5. Marquis Archuleta - Disney’s The Little Mermaid,  Sebastian
 
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
 1. Karen Phillips - The Turn of the Screw, Mrs. Grose
 2. Theresa Cameron - Blind Date, Natasha
 3. Tiana Albery - Oklahoma!, Ado Annie
 4. Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias, Shelby
 5. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea Witch
 
BEST ACTOR IN A SMALLER ROLE
 1. Jonah Tilley - A Christmas Story, Randie
 2. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Romero
 3. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim the Peddlerman
 4. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle
 5. Kyle Gillette - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grimsby
 6. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton
 
BEST ACTRESS IN A SMALLER ROLE
1. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora
2. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, Miss Shields
3. Linda Suckow - Blind Date, Ellen
4. Sally Bridgham - Oklahoma!, Aunt Eller
5. Carin Sullivan - Steel Magnolias, Ouiser
6. Izzy Hunter - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder
 
BEST STANDOUT MUSIC
1. Dan Cornwall - drums, Oklahoma!
2. Kelly Cutler - piano, Oklahoma,! Disney’s The Little Mermaid
3. April Kersch - flute, piccolo, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
4. Sheila Thompson - flute, clarinet, sax, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
5. Sara Mosier - trumpet, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
6. Dennis Mahagin - bass guitar, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
 
BEST SET DESIGN
1. Anthony Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, A Christmas Story,
                                    Disney’s The Little Mermaid
2. Stuart Jewell - A Christmas Story, Blind Date, Oklahoma!
3. Ken Kimerly - Steel Magnolias
4. Laurie Pentland - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid - painting/artwork
5. Erin Franzen - Disney’s The Little Mermaid - painting floor tiles
6. Steel Magnolias Cast - Steel Magnolias
 
BEST COUPLE / ONSTAGE DUO
1. Zane Cozby / Ramona Chrisman - A Christmas Story, The Old Man & Mother Parker
2. Matthew Cutler / Josh Pentland - Blind Date,  Greg and Charles
3. John Knispel / Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!, Curley & Laurey
4. Marquis Archuleta / Tiana Albery - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim & Ado Annie
5. Kelly Cutler / John Knispel - Oklahoma!, Jud and Curley
6. Marik Chrisman / Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Prince Eric & Ariel
7. Solveig Munson / Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias,  M’Lynn and Shelby Eatenton
 
BEST DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
1. Annmarie Downey - The Turn of the Screw, The Governess
2. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora
3. Solveig Munson - Steel Magnolias, M’Lynn Eatenton
4. Theresa Cameron - Steel Magnolias, Annelle Dupuy Desoto
5. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry
6. Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ariel
7. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton
 
BEST DEATH SCENE
1. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, Miles
2. John Knispel - Oklahoma!, dream sequence, Curley
3. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry
4. Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias, Shelby Eatenton
5. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, poor unfortunate soul
6. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea Witch
 
 
 
MOST VERSATILE ACTOR / ACTRESS
1. Kyle Gillette - The Turn of the Screw, Director
    Blind Date, Quint, the Waiter
   Oklahoma!, Andrew Carnes
   Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grimsby
2. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim the Peddlerman
                                       Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sebastian
3. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Romero
                          Oklahoma!, Jud Fry
                          Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Chef Louis
4. Josh Pentland - Blind Date, Charles
                               Oklahoma!, Cord Elam
                                Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle
5. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora
                           Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder
6. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, Miss Shields
                                   Oklahoma!, Dancer, Ensemble
                                    Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Manatee, Maid, Chef, Frog, Princess
7. Anna Becker - A Christmas Story - Black Bart
                             Oklahoma!, Gertie
                             Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flotsam
 
BEST BACKGROUND PERFORMER
1. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Oklahoma!
2. Blake Erickson - Oklahoma!
3. Rachel Nicholson - Oklahoma!
4. Kia Carlin - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
5. Jenna Singleton - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
6. Glory Blue Earth Highley - Disney’s The Little Mermaid
 
 
BEST VILLAIN / VILLAIN DUO
1. Kyler Noel / Mariann Cameron - The Turn of the Screw, Peter Quint & Miss Jessel
2. Louis Savalla / Izzy Savalla - A Christmas Story, Scut Farkus & Grover Dill
3. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry
4. Anna Becker / Jerrika Marjerison - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flotsam & Jetsam
5. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid,  Ursula the Sea Witch
 
BEST LAST-MINUTE SAVE
1. Matthew Cutler - Oklahoma!, sound and light malfunction
2. Sara Mosier - Oklahoma!, emergency trip into town to play trumpet
3. Blake Erickson - Oklahoma!, joined men’s ensemble at the last minute
4. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton at last minute
5. Anthony Savalla - Disney’s The Little Mermaid,
                                   busted down little girls changing room door
 
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS / PROPS
1. Matthew Cutler - The Turn of the Screw, haunting sounds and lighting
                                  Oklahoma!, dream sequence, sounds and lighting
                                  Mermaid, when Triton gets angry, sounds and lighting
2. Ken Kimerly - The Turn of the Screw, spooky window that opens
                            A Christmas Story, car that blows a tire
                            Disney’s The Little Mermaid, flying apparatus for Ariel
3. Sally Bridgham - A Christmas Story, turkey
                                Oklahoma!, decorated Jud’s cabin; Peddlerman’s wares, hampers
                                 Disney’s The Little Mermaid, trident, snarfblatt, fish dinner and guts
4. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, fog
                                  Oklahoma!, fog
                                  Disney’s The Little Mermaid, fog
5. Anthony Savalla - A Christmas Story, Santa’s slide
6. Dan Highley - Oklahoma!, blood
 
BEST CHILD ACTOR
1. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora
                           Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder
2. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, Miles
                             A Christmas Story, Scut Farkus
                             Oklahoma!, Ensemble
                             Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sailor, Jellyfish, Chef, Tree
3. Deker Hogan - A Christmas Story, Ralphie Parker
4. Jonah Tilley - A Christmas Story, Randy Parker
5. Amanda Wheelock - A Christmas Story, Esther Jane Alberry
6. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Bumpus hound, Ensemble
                                            Oklahoma!, Ensemble
7. Kimarie Eastis - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Horse, Sea Gull                                      
 
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
1. Zane Cozby - A Christmas Story, The Old Man
2. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Romero; Chef Louis
3. Theresa Cameron - Blind Date, Natasha the ditz
4. Stuart Jewell - Oklahoma!, Will Parker
5. Carin Sullivan - Steel Magnolias, Ouiser Boudreaux
6. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle           
7. Dane Thompson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Turtle
 
SHOW OF THE YEAR
1. The Turn of the Screw
2. A Christmas Story
3. Blind Date
4. Oklahoma!
5. Steel Magnolias
6. Disney’s The Little Mermaid
 
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
1. Deker Hogan - A Christmas Story, Ralphie Parker
2. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Oklahoma!, Ensemble; Ensemble
3. Sarah Ward - Oklahoma!, Steel Magnolias, Ensemble, Clairee Belcher
4. Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!, Steel Magnolias, Laurey Williams; Shelby Eatenton
5. Kimarie Eastis - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Horse; Sea Gull
6. Eden Butler - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Starfish, Maid, Chef, Bumblebee
7. Amanda Wheelock - A Christmas Story, Esther Jane Alberry
8. Butch Cutler - A Christmas Story, Chinese Waiter
 
 INFAMOUS KLUTZ AWARD
1. Jim Tilley - The Turn of the Screw, smacked JA in the face with the chalkboard
                      during scene change, splitting her lip open
2. Kyler Noel - The Turn of the Screw, came out on stage as a ghost ten pages early
3. Scott Grazier - A Christmas Story, costume malfunction, Santa’s pants dropped to his
ankles while walking past Randy and Ralphie at bottom of the slide
4. Mariann Cameron - Comedy Night 37, Charlotte fell out of her web and crashed onto
       the stage floor
5. Linda Suckow - Blind Date, spilled full beer on the stage while cleaning Greg’s
                                      apartment (Matt left a full one, when they all should’ve been empty cans)
6. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, misplaced elixir bottle one night, dropped and broke
                                        it the next night
7. Erin Franzen - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, slipped, ran into wall
8. Jeri-anne Cutler - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, pressed rock-drum setting on keyboard

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will conclude the Cutler Bros.’ Summer Theatre season in Deer Lodge as the show kicks off Friday, August 3rd and runs through Sunday, August 19th.  “The Little Mermaid, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the Disney cartoon.  

​The final Cutler Bros.’ show of the summer will see a cast and crew of over 30 individuals.  Marquis Dijon Archuleta, of the University of Montana drama department, will play the serious and solemn sea crab Sebastian, while King Triton will be played by Butte’s very own Matt Dunbar.  Dunbar was last seen on the Motherlode stage as Filthy McNabb the bartender in the original “No Greater Love” last June.  He has also played the role of King Triton once before in the Orphan Girl theatre production of “The Little Mermaid.”

​Kelly Cutler, the show’s director, will play the bit role of Chef Louis, and his younger brother Matthew is the Pilot of the ship.  Both Cutler brothers also perform many tasks behind the scenes such as lights, sound, and Kelly even plays in the orchestra.  The orchestra is live and contains 12 instrumentalists when the entire crew is present.  “This show is very tech heavy, and will be fun for any age range,” stated the Cutler brothers.   
 
“The Little Mermaid” follows the mermaid Ariel (Kamryn Johnson) on her quest to “do anything to become human.”  Her fascination with mankind gets the best of her when she sells her voice to the evil sea witch Ursula (Candice O’Brien) but fails to read the contract in its entirety.  Ariel now has legs, but must get her prince (Marik Chrisman) to fall in love with her within three days’ time.  Johnson, O’Brien, and Chrisman are all familiar faces to the Deer Lodge stage.

​For more information or to make reservations for “The Little Mermaid” call the Cutler Bros. Box Office at (406) 846-4096.  Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under.  This show is not recommended for children under the age of 4.  Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.  All performances will take place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre located at 301 Main Street in Deer Lodge.  Visit cutlerbros.com for additional information.    

Cutler Brother’s 2nd ever “Pinheads and Patriots” Comedy Night 39 will premier for it’s one night showing on Tuesday, July 3rd at 8:00 pm.  The sketch-comedy show takes place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre located at 301 Main in Deer Lodge.  “Comedy Night” is the brainchild of the Cutler brothers and was originated in 2003.

​The last 4th of July themed Comedy Night for the production company took place in 2011 and was held at the Deer Lodge Elks.  “Comedy Night 39” will feature holiday-themed sketches such as “Captain Firework” and “Uncle Sam, a stage play.”  The show takes on the structure of Saturday Night Live with sketch-comedy, a special guest host, and a musical guest.

Powell County drama coach and English teacher Solveig Munson will take the reigns on hosting “Comedy Night 39.”  “Kelly (Cutler) has asked me to host for years and I’ve turned him down, but now that we’re moving this fall I didn’t really have an excuse to not do the show,” said Munson.

​Other actors in “Comedy Night 39” include local comedians Jim Tilley, Zane Cozby, Stuart Jewell, Scott Grazier, Kyle Gillette, Kyler Noel, Darryl Barton, Jenna Singleton, Jenn Logan, Theresa Cameron, and Candice O’Brien.  Marquis Archuleta and Taylor Caprara, both actors from the University of Montana, will make appearances and this Comedy Night marks the first time since 2009 that all three Cutler brothers (Kelly, Patrick and Matt) will take roles.  Patrick’s last Comedy Night was number 15.

​Tickets to the Cutler Brother’s sketch comedy show are $12 and may be purchased by calling the box office at (406) 846-4096 or by visiting cutlerbros.com.  Reservations are highly recommended.  Call the number listed for questions and directions.   

​Cutler Brothers Productions of Deer Lodge open their June production “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, June 15th at 7:30 pm and it runs Thursdays to Sundays through June 29th.  “Steel Magnolias” is the hair-shop classic written by American writer Robert Harling on his experience with his sister’s death.  The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in Northwest Louisiana.  It is also based on the 1989 American film directed by Herbert Ross.  

The cast that once featured Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton now features those familiar faces to the Cutler Brother’s stage in Deer Lodge.  The salon owner and outspoken Truvy Jones will be played by Muriuh Alexander Buck while the sarcastic and somewhat impatient “Ouiser” will be played by Butte’s own Carin Sullivan.  Muriuh’s most noticeable role with Cutler Bros. has been Mama in 2015’s “Chicago.”  Carin Sullivan is a go-to Comedy Night actress and has been featured in shows such as “The Odd Couple” and “Noises Off.” 

​Solveig Munson, who landed the coveted role of Maria in 2013’s “The Sound of Music,” will show her concerned motherly-side as she plays M’Lynn in the show.  M’Lynn’s daughter Shelby, who suffers from type one diabetes and as so creates a key plot point, will be played by Cutler Bros.’ newcomer Taylor Caprara.  Caprara was last seen as the lead role of Laurey in May’s “Oklahoma!” and she has credits at Fort Peck Summer Playhouse as well as Arizona Broadway Theatre.

Rounding out the six-woman cast is Theresa Cameron (Annelle) and Sarah Ward (Clairee Belcher).  Cameron has been with Cutler Bros. for years and is the head costumer.  She has played roles in “Damn Yankees,” “Jesus Chris Superstar,” “Blind Date,” and many more.  Sarah Ward is a newcomer to the Deer Lodge-based production company.  She was born in the south and naturally fit the role of Ms. Belcher.

​“Steel Magnolias” tickets are $18 general admission and reservations may be made by calling the Cutler Bros. Box Office at (406) 846-4096 or by visiting cutlerbros.com.  Thursday – Saturday showings begin at 7:30 pm and the two Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm.  All performances take place on the Cutler Bros. main stage at 301 Main in Deer Lodge.  For questions, directions, or general inquiries call the number listed or visit cutlerbros.com.       

“Blind Date,” an original Cutler Bros. comedy, opens at Cutler Bros. Theatre at 301 Main Street in Deer Lodge, MT on February 9th and runs through the 14th with nightly showings Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday and one matinee on Sunday the 11th at 2:00 pm.  “Blind Date” is a hysterical comedy with hints of Seinfeld and a rugged edge.  The show was first produced in 2008 on the Gunport Theatre stage and has undergone countless revisions since that time.

​Starring in Blind Date is Cutler Bros. go-to actress Mariann Cameron (Emilia) and new up and comer Josh Pentland (Charles).  Pentland played Lefou in last year’s “Beauty and the Beast.”  Other cast members include the Cutler brothers themselves, Matt (Greg) and Kelly (Romero) as well as Theresa Cameron (Natasha), Kyle Gillette (Quent), Linda Suckow (Ellen), and Craig Winter (Henry).  All are familiar to the stage and have been rehearsing since early January for this Valentine’s Day performance.

Blind Date” begins exactly as the title suggests: at a blind date.  Charles, a nervous, quirky young man meets up with Emilia, a dominating female, and the unlikely pair decide that they “like each other.”  However, Emilia has quite the laundry list of the “do’s” and “do not’s” in their blossoming relationship.  Unfortunately Charles breaks the “do not list” by leaving several ridiculous and nervous phone messages on Emilia’s answering machine after the blind date. 

Charles “scum bag” roommate Greg informs the squeamish boy that they need to “delete those messages” or Emilia will never see Charles again and she will ruin Greg’s relationship with her best friend Natasha, the latter of which Emilia has no clue is even going on.  Greg ropes their Italian landlord Romero into the plot and the plan goes off without a hitch, almost.  

Cutler Bros. Productions in Deer Lodge present Comedy Night 37 this December 23rd at 7:30 pm.  Comedy Night is the brainchild of the Cutler brothers and was first produced in 2003.  Comedy Night 37 is known as the brother’s “Christmas Comedy Night” with holiday themes.  Comedy Night is a comedic sketch show similar to Saturday Night Live.

​Hosting Comedy Night 37 is Deer Lodge native and grade school librarian Sarah (Mosier) Foster.  Foster has played trumpet for several Cutler Bros.’ musicals and has some acting experience from her high school days.  Kelly Cutler, the show’s director, has begged Foster to do Comedy Night for over six years when he realized how funny she was in the orchestra pit.  “I’m nervous, but excited,” said Foster.

Other cast members include many Comedy Night regulars such as Matt and Kelly Cutler, Jim Theresa, and Mariann Cameron, Kyler Noel, Zane Cozby, Dane Thompson, Darryl Barton, Jenn Logan, Kyle Gillette, Jenna Singleton, and Scott Grazier.  The voice of Butte radio, Carin Sullivan, will also take her fair share of roles.  Kamryn Johnson, a high school senior at Powell County, will be the show’s musical guest.  Johnson has won many accolades for her vocal performance in the state of Montana. 

​Sketches for Comedy Night 37 include a spoof on “Charlotte’s Web,” a trip to the “Handshake Factory,” the redneck version of “A Christmas Story,” the “Comedy Night News,” and many more.  “This is the 37th Comedy Night in our history and our system for creating these things has become more and more solid over the years,” said Kelly Cutler.  Matt Cutler, the show’s co-writer, added, “Comedy Night is a nice way to get into the holiday spirit.  People laugh.  People smile.  It’s all good feelings.”

​Comedy Night 37 will be staged at the Cutler Bros. Theatre at 301 Main in Deer Lodge.  Tickets are $10 general admission and $15 for the front row.  Reservations are recommended by calling (406) 846-4096.  For further questions or directions visit cutlerbros.com. 

“A Christmas Story” will be staged at the Cutler Theatre in Deer Lodge from December 1st to the 17th.  The family friendly classic will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $15 general admission and may be reserved by calling the Cutler Box Office at (406) 846-4096.  “A Christmas Story” is written by Philip Grecian based off of Jean Shepherd’s semi fictional anecdotes and the 1983 American Christmas comedy film.

“A Christmas Story” has a Christmas past and present plotline.  Ralph (Darryl Barton), in his forties, presents his story in 1st person to the audience while the rest of the cast acts it out.  Young Ralphie (Deker Hogan) wants one thing for Christmas and one thing only: A 200 shot range model, Red Ryder cabine action BB gun with a compass and a thing that tells time built right into the stock.  The classic phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out” resonates from his mother (Ramona Chrisman) and his unsupportive teacher Miss Shields (Jenna Singleton.)  While Ralphie experiences let down after let down his father (Zane Cozby) has his own impasse with the downstairs furnace.
 

Kaiden Dolan) to stick his tongue on an icy pole, but he also gets in some hot water with the old man after blurting out the “mother of all curse words” when a hub cap full of lug nuts goes toppling over into oblivion.  Ralphie’s littler brother Randy (Jonah Tilley) can only laugh hysterically.  A trip to visit Santa Claus (Scott Grazier) doesn’t help matters much either.

​Deker Hogan makes his leading debut with Cutler Bros. after attending the Rising Star Academy children’s theatre camp for three years.  “He’s a natural, and he looks just like the kid in the movie,” said director Kelly Cutler.  Other notable Cutler Brother’ faces in the cast include Louis Savalla, who plays the bully Scut Farkas, and his little sister Izzy Savalla who plays Farkas’ crony.  A handful of Deer Lodge kids will make their first ever stage appearance in this Cutler Bros. production. 

​Reservations for “A Christmas Story” are highly recommended as seating is limited.  For questions, directions, or more information call the number listed above or visit cutlerbros.com.