ELF: The Musical

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
 
Directed & Choreographed by Geri Carlson Sauls
Music Direction by Kristin Baltes
 
Produced by Tres Wells and Wendy Novicoff
Production Stage Managers: Linn Wood, Layne Rickabaugh
Costume Designer: Amy Goffman
Scenic Designer: Edward Warwick White
Lead Carpenter: Michael Kneller
Scenic Charge Artist: Mary Speed
Lighting Designer: Steven Reid

Sound Designer & Engineer: David Hutchins
Properties Designer: Pam Edelman

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and 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 on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF: THE MUSICAL features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear. (Blurb courtesy of MTI)

CONTENT ADVISORY: While appropriate for the entire family, due to its length, ELF is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

All performances of ELF: THE MUSICAL are officially SOLD OUT! If you didn’t get your tickets in time, fear not: there are often cancellations, and we are starting a waiting list. If/when tickets become available, patrons on the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which they signed up.

To be placed on the waiting list, please EMAIL Jennifer at 4countyplayers@fourcp.org with the following information:

– Your name
– Your contact info, including phone number
– The date(s) you would like to attend
– How many tickets you would like
– If you are flexible on patrons in your party sitting together

Thank you for your tremendous support of Four County Players and local live theater. Happy Holidays!


PERFORMANCES on the MAINSTAGE

Fridays at 8PM: November 18, December 2*, 9, 16*
Saturdays at 8PM: November 19*, 26, December 3, 10, 17
Sundays at 2:30PM: November 27*, December 4, 11*, 18
 
*Denotes a Mask-Required performance. Masking guidelines for all other performances based on current CDC COVID-19 Community Level for Orange County. See link to COVID POLICIES below for full details.
 
COVID POLICIES – PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS!

TICKETS – On sale 10/21 for 4CP Members; on sale 10/24 to general public
Purchase Tickets Online!

Ticket Information

All performances of ELF: THE MUSICAL are officially SOLD OUT!
If you didn’t get your tickets in time, fear not: there are often cancellations, and we are starting a waiting list. If/when tickets become available, patrons on the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which they signed up.

To be placed on the waiting list, please EMAIL Jennifer at 4countyplayers@fourcp.org with the following information:

– Your name
– Your contact info, including phone number
– The date(s) you would like to attend
– How many tickets you would like
– If you are flexible on patrons in your party sitting together

Thank you for your tremendous support of Four County Players and local live theater. Happy Holidays!

PERFORMANCES on the MAINSTAGE
Fridays at 8PM: November 18, December 2*, 9, 16*
Saturdays at 8PM: November 19*, 26, December 3, 10, 17
Sundays at 2:30PM: November 27*, December 4, 11*, 18

*Denotes a Mask-Required performance. Masking guidelines for all other performances based on current CDC COVID-19 Community Level for Orange County. See link to COVID POLICIES below for full details.

COVID POLICIES – PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS!
fourcp.org/covid

TICKETS – On sale 10/21 for 4CP Members; on sale 10/24 to general public
$20 / Adults
$18 / Seniors & Students
$16 / Children 12 & Under
ALL FRIDAY TICKETS $10!

Purchase Tickets Online!

BOX OFFICE & INFO:
fourcp.org
540-832-5355
4countyplayers@fourcp.org

Box office hours
Available via email or phone: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. We will make every effort to respond within 48 hours.
Available in-person at the theater: One hour before showtime or by appointment.

After hours please leave a message with the following information:

  • What SHOW you would like to attend
  • PERFORMANCE DATE — day and time
  • HOW MANY TICKETS you would like to reserve
  • Your NAME and PHONE NUMBER so we can confirm your reservation and take payment

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

COVID-19 Protocols and Information
IMPORTANT COVID PROTOCOL INFORMATION:
We are so excited to be back to live, in-person theater with you! Our commitment to keep putting community before theater remains steadfast. Four County Players will continue to follow the standards of safety for our area, and to those which make our performers, volunteers, staff, and patrons feel safe. As such:
 

– Four County Players strongly encourages all patrons, whether they have been vaccinated or not, to wear masks while they are in the building.

 
– If the CDC COVID-19 Community Level for Orange County (where the theater is located) is “High,” masks will be required in the building. For a full breakdown of this policy, please see the graphic at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEH7Qo2HwWC-ZqTN3nl22Ncqmamolsqq/view?usp=sharing
 
– By each Friday, the Box Office will email all patrons with tickets to that weekend’s performance(s) to let them know the current CDC community level. You may also check it yourself by visiting the following link and selecting “Virginia” as the state and “Orange” as the county: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html#county-check
 
– There will be one performance per weekend where masks will be required regardless of any other factors. Please keep this in mind when selecting the performance you will attend.
 
– For show dates designated as “Mask-Required,” including any shows requiring masks due to a “High” transmission level, all audience members will be required to wear a properly fitting mask over the nose and mouth while in the auditorium. Four County Players has approved masks available for patrons if needed.
 
– Our Bistro will be open to purchase snacks and beverages at pre-show and intermission. For any performances designated as “Mask-Required,” food/drink may not be consumed in the auditorium.
  
– Please note that these and any other safety requirements may change at any time in accordance with recommendations from health and safety experts.
The Cast
Starring:

EDWARD WARWICK WHITE as Buddy the Elf
SAMANTHA CADIEUX as Jovie
DAVID ZUBY as Walter
AMELIA CAMACHO as Emily
LEIGHTON CARTER as Michael
MEGHAN WALLACE as Deb
TRES WELLS as Santa
HANNAH VIDAVER as Macy’s Manager
JOHN BAKER as Mr. Greenway
MARC SCHINDLER as Charlie the Elf
KATIE HUTCHINS as Tiara the Elf
LISA MEDDERS as Mrs. Claus
BRIAN JOHNS as Chadwick
DAVID MERRIMAN as Matthews
PAIGE CAMPBELL JOHNS as Waitress
STEPHANIE OWEN as Charlotte

Elves (listed alphabetically):
VERA BARFIELD
SOPHIE ELVGREN
THEO GREGG
KATIE HUTCHINS
SUSANNA JOHNS
HUDSON MERRIMAN
GRAYSON SCHINDLER
MARC SCHINDLER
TEMPE TATUM
KAREN ZIMET
MELINA ZIMET

Ensemble (listed alphabetically):
IAN AMOS
VERA BARFIELD
PAIGE CAMPBELL JOHNS
ILA COOPER
SOPHIE ELVGREN
THEO GREGG
HALEY GRIFFITH
KATIE HUTCHINS
BRIAN JOHNS
SUSANNA JOHNS
LISA MEDDERS
DAVID MERRIMAN
HUDSON MERRIMAN
JENNIFER MERRIMAN
STEPHANIE OWEN
ETHAN PHELPS
JACK RAKES
GRAYSON SCHINDLER
JENNIFER SCHINDLER
MARC SCHINDLER
VERONICA SCHOENSTER
TEMPE TATUM
KAREN ZIMET
MELINA ZIMET

Production Team
Directed & Choreographed by Geri Carlson Sauls
Music Direction by Kristin Baltes
Produced by Tres Wells and Wendy Novicoff
Production Stage Managers: Linn Wood, Layne Rickabaugh
Costume Designer: Amy Goffman
Scenic Designer: Edward Warwick White
Lead Carpenter: Michael Kneller
Scenic Charge Artist: Mary Speed
Lighting Designer: Steven Reid
Sound Designer & Engineer: David Hutchins
Properties Designer: Pam Edelman
Hair, Make-up, and Wig Designer: Kristen Franklin Heiderstadt
Fight Choreogrpaher: Larry Friedland