MUKWONAGO, Wis. — It’s likely Wisconsin fans of “A Christmas Story” won't have to be triple dog dared to see one of the film’s original actors in a local production this December.

For two nights, Scott Schwartz, who played “Flick” in the original A Christmas Story film, will appear onstage in The Village Players of Mukwonago Production of A Christmas Story.

The production runs at the Greenwald Foundation Performing Arts Center at Mukwonago High School on Dec. 1-3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.

Schwartz will be at the Dec. 1 and 2 shows. He’ll be signing autographs, having meet and greets, taking photos and selling pre-signed merch in the lobby of the PAC from 5 to 6:30 p.m on those nights.

Then, he’ll take the stage to introduce the show.

The experience is made possible by Todd Ciske, who’s playing the narrator Ralph in Mukwonago’s production. Ciske said he made a connection with Schwartz and arranged for him to join in on the festivities.

“This truly is remarkable that we were able to arrange for Scott to join us in this production of A Christmas Story, our chance to turn an awesome show into something historic,” said Ciske. “Scott’s performance is not only memorable but his genuine appreciation of the fans that surround this film is second to none, we’re excited to provide an opportunity for the fans here locally to meet him and enjoy the show with him literally in the audience.” 

Schwartz is most well known for the moment he gets stuck to a frozen flagpole in the original film. In show business for 45 years, Schwartz has also co-starred with Richard Pryor and Jakie Gleason in The Toy, and starred in the film, KIDCO. Thirty-nine years after playing the role of Flick, he also reprised the role in the new sequel to A Christmas Story, “A Christmas Story, Christmas,” on HBO MAX.

Schwartz’s appearance at The Village Players of Mukwonago production marks the 50th anniversary of the group.

You can purchase tickets to see their production of A Christmas Story on the Greenwald Foundation Performing Arts Center’s website or at the box office during meet and greet sessions — be sure to drink your Ovaltine before the show!