A Nice Family Gathering
Phil Olson
Opening Date:
November 28, 2008
Closing Date:
December 20, 2008
The Lundeen family gathers for its first Thanksgiving since Dad died—only to discover that his ghost has returned to tell Mom he loves her. With only son Carl able to see him, family secrets, financial troubles, romantic surprises, and holiday chaos collide in Phil Olson’s warmhearted comedy, directed by Courtney DiBello.
Cast & Crew
Carl — Michael Castile
Mom — Kris Schinske
Dad — Terry Veal
Michael — Jerrad Allbritton
Jill — Sarah Hull
Stacy — Margaret Shippey
Jerry / Mrs. Enquist — Shawn Hicks
CREW
Director, Set Design, and Costume Design — Courtney DiBello
Lighting Design — Steven Gillmore
Stage Manager and Sound Technician — Tom Gibson
Lightboard Operator — Jason Moore
Sound Engineer — Steven Gillmore
Set Construction — Steven Gillmore
Scenic Artist — Nick Backes
Additional Scenic Painting — Rhonda Clark; Steven Gillmore
Properties — Rhonda Clark
Rehearsal Stand-in — Joe DiBello
Poster and Advertising Design — Jonathan Siler
Website Photography — Rhonda Clark
Production Notes
Production History
Presented during CST’s silver anniversary season, the production opened the day after Thanksgiving and continued into the Christmas season. Dad’s ghost is visible only to Carl, identified in the original announcement as the youngest son. He hopes to express the love he left unspoken during 41 years of marriage.
CST Connections
Kris Schinske previously appeared in Kimberly Akimbo in Season 23 and The O’Conner Girls in Season 24. Terry Veal directed The O’Conner Girls and The Dead Guy in Season 24. CST later presented Olson’s A Nice Family Christmas in 2016, featuring the same fictional family.
Cast Sponsors
Scott and Kimberly Weaver
Opening-night Party Sponsor
Beatnix Cafe
Special Thanks
Classen SAS Drama Department; Heritage Hall Performing Arts; Rebecca Link; Jon Womastek; Marc and Linda Charney.