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ELF THE MUSICAL

A sparkly holiday jingle for the whole family​

December 1 - 23, 2023

Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
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ELF THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Directed by Keith Kessler
    

Based on the popular 2003 film, Elf the Musical is a hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy that follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Years ago, Buddy mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag of gifts and ended up being raised as an elf at the North Pole. Eventually, his poor toy-making abilities and enormous size cause him to realize that he is not really an elf. With Santa’s blessing, Buddy embarks on a journey to find his human family. Shocked to learn that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help all of New York City remember the true meaning of Christmas. This “Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingley” holiday special will light up the Cottage Theatre stage and fill your ears with Christmas Cheer!
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TICKETS
$27 Adult / $15 Youth (18 & under)

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CURTAIN TIMES:
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:30 pm 
With special Saturday matinee 2:30 pm performance on December 23

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PHOTOS
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CAST
Buddy / Dylan Bunten
Jovie / Jodi Arend
Santa / Bil Morrill
Mrs. Claus (voiceover) / Julia Morrill
Emily Hobbs / Laurel Merz
Walter Hobbs / Tom Perkins
Michael Hobbs / Charlotte Merz
Deb / Angela Pearson
Manager / Michael Johnson
Ensemble / Matthew Arscott, Josie Chevalier, Sarah Doty, Jovial Jordan, Milo Musgrove, Garrhett Nelson, Doreen Noll, Victor Pearson, Evelyn Philpot, Belinda Ray, Siena Stanau-Reicher, Athena Swantek, Tamara Temple, Jeffrey Valancy
Youth Ensemble / AJ Adams, Noah Dimock, Khloe Humphries, Faith Kupsick, Finley Niebel, Mandala Surasky, Annabelle Stinnett, Lillian Windham

BAND
Music Director / Chris Holt
Keyboard / Ava Renick
Reeds (flute) / Cathy Patton
Reeds (clarinet, alto saxophone) / Chris Holt
Reeds (soprano saxophone) / Nathaniel Cox
Reeds (bassoon) / Tyler Kashow
Trombones / Janna Holt, Alex Freauff, Jeremy Clothier
Percussion / Donald Inglese
PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Keith Kessler
Stage Manager / Bil Morrill
Assistant Stage Manager / Ashlee Winkler
Music Director / Chris Holt
Vocal Director / Alycia Culnane
Rehearsal Pianist / Tim Singer
Choreographers / Pamela Lehan-Siegel, Maddie Brockman
Dance Captain / Sarah Doty
Set Design & Lead Painter / Janet Whitlow
Set Construction Lead / Tony Rust
Construction & Paint Elves / AJ Adams, Randall Brous, John Doty, Sarah Doty, Chantal Hall, Michael Johnson, Katie Kincaid, Garrhett Nelson, Doreen Noll, Cricket Perrone, Gwen Philpot, Stacy Philpot, Kate Sheridan, Nicole Torres, Amber
Valancy, Jeffrey Valancy, Matt Whitlow
Costume Design / Rhonda Turnquist
Costume Assistance / Entire Cast
Wigs / Angela Pearson, Absinthe Holub
Props / Mark Allen, Bil Morrill, Keith Kessler,Elaine Kessler
Lighting Design / Trinity Riddell
Lightboard Operators / Trinity Riddell, Olivia David
Spotlight Operator / Chantal Hall
Sound & Projections / Jeffery Egbert
Lobby Decorations / Chantal Hall, Stacy Philpot
Photography / Matt Emrich, Alana Merz

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