ABOUT THE SHOW

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum.

BOOK BY:
Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin

MUSIC BY:
Matthew Sklar

LYRICS BY:
Chad Beguelin

CHARACTER ACTOR
Security/Policeman/Ensemble Elliott Benson
Darlene Lambert/Saleswoman/Ensemble Sophie Bergmann
Charlotte Dennon/Ensemble Kaitlyn Brown
Mr. Greenway/Ensemble Tommy Druhan
Walter Hobbs Charles Easley
Shawnda/Ensemble Trinity Gayle
Matthews/Ensemble Meredith Hanosek
Santas Helper/Ensemble Lillian Hauser
Michael Jobbs Preston Hudston
Fake Santa/Ensemble Oscar Humbert
Santa/Ensemble Carson Kittaka
Sarah/Ensemble Cameron Krisiewicz
Buddy Vincent Maneri
Deb/Ensemble Norah McGann
Charlie/Ensemble Teo Mendoza
Manager/Ensemble Dominic Motter
Emily Hobbs Nina Motter
Chadwick/Ensemble KK Murphy
Emma Von Brocklin/Ensemble Clara Sechler
Child/Ensemble Cassandra Silver
Jovie Evelyn Strayer
Security Guard/Policemen/Ensemble Lane Vance
Sam/Ensemble Izzy Vatter
Mother/Ensemble Ella Wadsworth
PRODUCTION CREW CREW MEMBER
Director/Music Director Jonathan Collura
Choregrpaher Jordan McDowell – Hixon Dance
Scenic Designer Jon Baggs
Costume Designer Debbie Hamrick
Stage Manager Christian Craig
Stage Manager Ben Smallwood
Technical Director Chase Holt
Technical Director Joe Wolfle

Friday, July 5 – 7 pm

Saturday, July 6 – 1 pm

Saturday, July 6 – 3 pm

Sunday, July 7 – 1 pm

Sunday, July 7 – 3 pm

All tickets: $12

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CHARACTER ACTOR
Security/Policeman/Ensemble Elliott Benson
Darlene Lambert/Saleswoman/Ensemble Sophie Bergmann
Charlotte Dennon/Ensemble Kaitlyn Brown
Mr. Greenway/Ensemble Tommy Druhan
Walter Hobbs Charles Easley
Shawnda/Ensemble Trinity Gayle
Matthews/Ensemble Meredith Hanosek
Santas Helper/Ensemble Lillian Hauser
Michael Jobbs Preston Hudston
Fake Santa/Ensemble Oscar Humbert
Santa/Ensemble Carson Kittaka
Sarah/Ensemble Cameron Krisiewicz
Buddy Vincent Maneri
Deb/Ensemble Norah McGann
Charlie/Ensemble Teo Mendoza
Manager/Ensemble Dominic Motter
Emily Hobbs Nina Motter
Chadwick/Ensemble KK Murphy
Emma Von Brocklin/Ensemble Clara Sechler
Child/Ensemble Cassandra Silver
Jovie Evelyn Strayer
Security Guard/Policemen/Ensemble Lane Vance
Sam/Ensemble Izzy Vatter
Mother/Ensemble Ella Wadsworth
PRODUCTION CREW CREW MEMBER
Director/Music Director Jonathan Collura
Choregrpaher Jordan McDowell – Hixon Dance
Scenic Designer Jon Baggs
Costume Designer Debbie Hamrick
Stage Manager Christian Craig
Stage Manager Ben Smallwood
Technical Director Chase Holt
Technical Director Joe Wolfle

Friday, July 5 – 7 pm

Saturday, July 6 – 1 pm

Saturday, July 6 – 3 pm

Sunday, July 7 – 1 pm

Sunday, July 7 – 3 pm

All tickets: $12

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