A Christmas Memory

Book by Jason Anderson and students of Pleasant Grove High School

Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry

Additional Lyrics by Kristi Shaw

It is Christmas time. The Rasmussen family is gathering at Grandma’s country home for the holidays. Everyone will be there – except Grandpa, who died recently. All are concerned for Grandma in her first Christmas without Grandpa, but Danni McKenna, a sort of step-granddaughter, may be the solution. Danni is now living with her stepmom, Samantha, who is Grandma’s daughter. Danni has problems. She doesn’t want to fit in or maybe she’s decided that she can’t fit in. She feels unloved and unwanted. By solving Danni’s problems Grandma eases the loss of her beloved husband by centering her attention on Danni. Through the memories of Christmases past, the family comes closer together, eases the loss of Grandpa for all and shows Danni that they accept her for who she is. For the first time in a long time Danni feels wanted and loved. Some songs include “Christmas Is,” “Christmas Through the Years,” and “Just Once.”

SONG DEMOS: from the original cast album

Published by ELDRIDGE PLAYS AND MUSICALS