The Emery High theater department presented the opening night of “ELF Jr., The Musical” on Monday evening. The musical is directed by Neal Peacock with Marilee Cox as musical director and Shala Hunsaker serving as co-director. This production is the 50th musical for Peacock in his 35-year career and his 190th play overall.
There are still two nights remaining to attend the performance, Dec. 19 & 20 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $4 for students and children 5 and under are free. Additionally, the EHS Theatre Department is running a food drive in conjunction with the production so everyone who brings a can of food to the play will receive $2 off of their ticket. All food will go to the Emery High Food Bank.
Cast:
Santa Claus – Ethan Anderson Buddy the Elf – Jonathan Seely Charlie the Elf – Parker Stilson
Shawndra the Elf – Cambrie Bennett Walter Hobbs – David White Emily Hobbs – Tia Hulse
Michael Hobbs – Allen Durrant Deb – Parker Stilson Jovie – Madison McCandless
Fake Santa – Ethan Anderson Sarah – Kaylee Durrant Samantha – Cally Cordner
Mr Greenway – Jace Collard Chadwick – Parker Stilson Mattews – Ethan Anderson
Charlotte Dennon – Cambrie Bennett Mrs. Santa Claus – Abbigail Blackwell Mom – September Fausett
Spoiled Brat – Taylor Durrant Security Guards – Haley Guymon & Megan Hess
Spanky – Makenna Bennett Mr Tree – James Clark Frosty – Randy Dixon
Kyle Liam Ups – Sebastian Hughes Viera Penny – Kelsey Hulse
Dotty – Justyne Jackson Ellie – Aylin Kissebayeva Giggles – Ashly Leffler
Bonky – Dayton Lytle Pinky – Brooklynn Potter Crenshaw – Anthony Reid
McLucky – Brynne Urie Carumba – Jordynn Wolford
Special Thanks to Decorators – Melanie Jensen, Suzanne Bass and Cathy Livingston
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, Music by Martin Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum.
