Rickreall Christmas Pageant

11/28/2016

Dec 1938 to Dec 2015: 75 Annual Performances (except for 1942-44 during WWII)

How special the Pageant was to all of us. Please enjoy the beautiful and meaningful poem written about the Pageant by a Pageant Family member (who wishes to remain anonymous).

IN MEMORY OF THE RICKREALL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

As neighbors and friends they came together
They didn't really care about the weather

It was something that happened every year
Just as Christmas was about to grow near

They shook hand and hugged as they greeted one another
And looked towards the director as if their mother

With props and make-up, a costume or two
They knew exactly what they needed to do

For seventy-five years their commitment was true
As they told the story to me and you

They stepped on the stage and took us back in time
And we forgot everything else that was on our mind

There were sheppards and neighbors and kings and queens
And they meant what they said in every scene

The choir sang with a heavenly sound
and the joy they felt was all around

The room fell silent when the manger appeared
It was a sight they all held in their hearts so dear

Now the tradition has come to an end
The pain in their hearts is not pretend

So many years they shared the story
About how Christmas started in all its glory

Never forget the lesson that was taught
God's love is more precious that any gift that can be bought

06/14/2016

Dear Pageant Family,

The December 2015 Annual Rickreall Christmas Pageant was a huge success for our 75th annual performance season. We feel blessed that the Pageant has been a tradition for such a long time. However, times have changed. The costs to put on the Pageant are increasing every year, and as an Oregon Non-Profit, we survive on donations only. The notices for seeking a Pageant Director has not resulted in any inquiries or volunteers to replace retiring director, Mary McCarron. See our web site www.RickreallChristmasPageant.com for the volunteer position posting. Many of our other key people have also retired, such as our Choir Director, Choir Representative, and Stage Manager.

The Board of Directors will be meeting on June 16th to make final decisions about the Pageant’s future according to our bi-laws. Please respond to this email by Sunday, June 12th if you have any suggestions or have questions about the future of the Pageant.

Thank you for loyal support, Mary McCarron, Retired Pageant Director (2005 to 2015)

Mary McCarron
503-851-2683
[email protected]

05/17/2016

Good-bye to Russ Barth, KYKN radio. Sept 29, 1950 to May 3, 2016. Thanks for all our wonderful promotion suggestions to help the Pageant publicize our event. You will be missed by many that you have touched.

05/17/2016

April 29, 2016 Annual Potluck group photo
Theme: Why the Pageant will always be special to you.

04/19/2016

It is time for the Rickreall Christmas Pageant ANNUAL POTLUCK – Friday, 6 pm, April 29, 2016 at the OSU Extension Office in Dallas Oregon. The potluck serves as REUNION to cast, crews, committees, and choir who have ever been involved in the Pageant.

The theme for this year’s Potluck:
Why the Pageant will always be Special to YOU

Come and share why the Rickreall Christmas Pageant will always hold special meaning for you. Bring your ideas or questions about the Pageant’s future.

Polk County OSU Extension Service Office Ellendale Plaza
289 E Ellendale, Suite 301, Dallas, OR 97338
6:00 p.m. socializing 6:30 p.m. food served
Bring a Main Dish & Salad or Dessert,
your own plate, eating utensils & non-alcoholic beverage.

In December 2015, we celebrated the 75th Annual Performance of the Rickreall Christmas Pageant. Going forward the future of the Rickreall Christmas Pageant is unknown. The director, Mary McCarron and choir director, Ruthie LaFreniere have retired. No one has expressed interest in taking over these roles.

Questions, please call or e-mail
Mary McCarron
[email protected]
(503) 851-2683

AND DON'T FORGET about the Rickreall Fire Fighter’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday May 1st at the Fire Station.

12/11/2015

The Rickreall Christmas Pageant has been a family tradition for the Watson family. There are two younger kids waiting for a turn.

12/02/2015

Get your tickets now!! The performances are this week. This may be your last chance to see the Rickreall Christmas Pageant. Do not put it off any longer. Visit RickreallChristmasPageant.com to request tickets.

11/25/2015

Performance dates Thursday 12/3, Friday 12/4, Saturday 12/5. Doors open at 7pm. Open seating. Performance starts at 8pm.
Request FREE tickets: [email protected] or 503-623-0958 with your email address and/or phone number.

11/05/2015

Greetings,
This year’s annual Rickreall Christmas Pageant is a really big deal, our 75th year! This performance of the Nativity Story has been quite a tradition in our community and we would like to invite your family to become involved alongside our pageant family in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus.
There are a few openings, at this point, in the cast. The Roman Soldier, is a non-speaking part that calls for a large imposing man. Elizabeth, is a speaking part for a woman. The Inn Keepers, are male, nonspeaking parts. There is still room for more members to join the chorus. More openings may become apparent as practices begin this week.
This is Mary McCarron’s last year as Cast Director. At this point no one has expressed interest in the position. I would like to request that you put the word out that we are looking for a new Cast Director. We have a position description available upon request. Any interest should be directed to Mary McCarron at 503-851-2683. If a new Cast Director is not found, this will be our last year.
Please visit our Website at RickreallChristmasPageant.com for information and feel free to communicate with us here on Facebook.

10/27/2015

Hello everyone.

This year’s annual Rickreall Christmas Pageant is a really BIG DEAL…our 75th! Please help us get the word out to everyone!

The performance dates are Dec 3rd, Dec 4th and Dec 5th.

See also attached information about November practices and important December dates. Dress rehearsal will be on 12/1 and start earlier at 7:00 pm, so we have time for still photos for each scene and choir. More details coming, but we are looking for up to 3 volunteer photographers with tripods to take photos. If you know someone, please refer them to Mary McCarron

This is Mary McCarron’s last year as Director. At this point no one has expressed interest in the position, so this could very well be our last year. Let’s make it an awesome one!

We look forward to hearing from you soon and any comments or questions you may have.

Please respond regarding your participation and any questions
Mary McCarron 503-851-2683 (voice message)
Email to [email protected]

07/06/2015

We are looking for families and individuals to help with our July 25 Parade Float for the Dallas Summerfest occurring Saturday July 25th. If interested respond by Thursday 7/16.

JULY 25, 2015 DALLAS SUMMERFEST PARADE. If you have never attended the parade, this is a fun summer event. Even more fun to be IN the parade. Most needed is 5 to 6 helpers to help us set up and take down the parade float + friends and families to dress up and walk with their kids handing out candy. See our page for photos of our float. The more walkers the better! This year’s theme is “An Ode to Krazy Dayz”

If you are interested to participate in the parade and/or help in any way, I need to hear from you by July 16th please. Forward to friends and family. Feel free to email [email protected] if you have questions or leave a message or text for Mary at 503-851-2683.

Four days of family fun with something for everyone. Live music, food, vendors, a huge parade on Saturday at 11am, art show, car show, and so much more.

04/18/2015

RECRUITING FOR A NEW DIRECTOR – Train in 2015 Start in 2016. The Pageant Board of Directors would like to interview interested persons between May 1 and September 30 2015. The selected candidate would train with the current director, Mary McCarron, during the 2015 season and then fill the position in January 2016. For a detailed position description please send email to [email protected]