b'Presented by Methacton Community Theater July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 7:30 p.m. | July 12 & 19, 2 p.m. To identify this perennial holiday favorite, one only needs to hear, Youll shoot your eye out kid! Like the film version, A Christmas Story: The Musicalwith music and lyrics by Pasek & Paulfollows the same storyline of Ralphie scheming his way to own his very own Red Ryder Carbine-action 200-shot Air Rifle. Along the way, an infamous leg lamp, a maniacal department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare you are just a few of thedistractions in Ralphies way to the Christmas gift of his dreams. NYC critics (generally not kind to short-lived holiday shows) broke rank when it came to this productionwriting, . it packs ample heart into its wistful glance back to a time when rewards were simpler, communities were closer-knit and parental roles were less polluted by theanxieties of contemporary life. Sounds like MCT picked the perfect anecdote for our countrys current anxiety . a little Christmas in July. Merry, merry! ($11 for residents)69'