If you’re in the need for a little extra Christmas Spirit, don’t miss “Elf The Musical Jr.” performed by the Junior Orangeburg Part-Time Players.
Alexis McGannon (right) and Wyatt Hayson embrace after singing their duet in Elf The Musical Jr.
The classic Christmas film comes to the stage Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. with a matinee Sunday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m.
“This year marks the 20th anniversary of the film,” Juniors Director Mitzie DeAloia said. “The junior version (of the Broadway show) is shorter, but it feels like a story that should be told by children…for children.”
DeAloia said she was not familiar with the original Broadway production that opened during the 2010 season, and continued through the holidays.
Elf The Musical Jr. cast rehearse at the Bluebird Theatre. The show is set to open Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and tickets are $12.
“I knew the movie, but not the show,” DeAloia said. “Now, all I do is go around and sing the songs. All the music brings a smile to your face.”
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The story features Buddy (played by Aaron Cooper), a young orphan, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
When he realizes he’s human, Buddy asks Santa (played by Tony DeAloia) if he can go find his birth father Walter Hobbs (played by PJ Hubbard).
Hobbs is a work-a-holic who struggles to find time to spend with his wife Emily (played by Alexis McGannon) and young son Michael (played by Wyatt Hayson).
Cassidy Cleckley delivers a line during rehearsal for Elf The Musical Jr.
Buddy also comes in contact with Jovie (played by Emily Crider), a young mall clerk who has lost her Christmas spirit.
“Doing a show this time of year can be difficult because of all the other distractions of the season,” DeAloia said. “It’s a very young cast, but they are doing a great job.”
Elf The Musical Jr. opens at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can purchased online at https://bluebirdorangeburg.ticketleap.com.
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Elf The Musical Jr. Cast: Tony DeAloia, Aaron Cooper, Wesley Crider, Braelyn McGugan, Miaya O’Cain, Annalise Jensen, Zachary Simpson, Braelyn Simpson, Kayla Saylor, Hannah Weddington, Lillian Weddington, Deacon McGannon, Ridge Fairey, Ella Jensen, Annalise Weddington, Catie Brunson, Noah Barnett, PJ Hubbard, Delilah Howe, Alexis McGannon, Wyatt Hayson, William Jensen, Katelyn Jensen, Jessica Rivers, Cassidy Cleckley, Emily Crider, Audrey Wood, Andrew Wood, Jahaunna Larkins, Caleb Battle, Claire Dean and Raelyn Kirby.
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