TCT MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION OF
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
Originally produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures In association with Unique Features
Direction/Choreographer Eric Byrd
Lighting Design
Jessica Drayton
Video Design
Lightborne Communications
Music Direction Julie Spangler
Technical Direction Maggie Foley, Andrew Nunley
Properties Master Adam Borchers
Director of Production Dani Lobello
Artistic Director Roderick Justice
Scenic Design Samantha Reno
Original Costume Design Jeff Shearer
Sound Design Matthew Tibbs
Production Stage Manager Jadi Davis
President and CEO Kim Kern
Elf The Musical JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
REGISTER
Walk & Talk Group Tour
Walking Tour for Parents
Grades 6-12
Thursday, Jan. 15 9-10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22 7-7:45 p.m.
Cast of CHARACTERS
(In Alphabetical Order)
ARDEN ALLMON .........................Ensemble
* LUCY ARGUETA ...................Elf/Ensemble
JOEY BACIOCCO .........................Ensemble
* LEVI BAUM ............................Elf/Ensemble
* HAILEY CHANG ...................Elf/Ensemble
* CELIA D’ASCENZO ................................Elf/Ensemble/New Yorker
* STELLA D’ASCENZO ................................Elf/Ensemble/New Yorker
* CHARLOTTE DZUBAK ........Elf/Ensemble
JACK HAROUTUNIAN ................Ensemble
AMIRA F. JACKSON .............................Deb
KYNDRA DYANNE JEFFERIES Ensemble
A. JAMES JONES ..............................Buddy
ETHAN KUCHTA ...........................Ensemble
* AMIRA LAVENDER ..............Elf/Ensemble
* SHERENE LAVENDER .....................................................Elf/Ensemble
* SAVANNAH LEWIS Shawanda/Ensemble
INDYA LINCIOME ................................Jovie
SEAN MILLER-JONES .................Ensemble
RODNEY NEAL ....Mr. Greenway/Ensemble
DAIN ALAN PAIGE ...........................Walter
RYAN J. POOLE ......Santa Claus/Ensemble
* LIUTAS PUCKORIUS .....................Michael
CAROLINE RAKESTRAW ...........Ensemble
DEB SCHUBERT ...................................Emily
KATE STARK ..................................Ensemble
CHRIS STEWART .................Store Manager
* KEVIN TIGHE ................Charlie/Ensemble
MICHELLE WELLS ........................Ensemble
UNDERSTUDIES:
For Greenway: Sean Miller Jones; for Santa & Walter: Rodney Neal; for Matthews, Chadwick, and Sam: Jack Haroutunian; for Store manager: Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies; for Jovie: Arden Allmon; for Emily: Michelle Wells; for Shawanda: Sherene Lavender; for Michael: Kevin Tighe
* Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company
KATE STARK
CHRIS STEWART
KEVIN TIGHE
MICHELLE WELLS
ARDEN ALLMON LUCY ARGUETA
JOEY BACIOCCO
LEVI BAUM
HAILEY CHANG
CELIA D’ASCENZO
STELLA D’ASCENZO
CHARLOTTE DZUBAK
JACK HAROUTUNIAN
KYNDRA DYANNE JEFFERIES
AMIRA F. JACKSON A. JAMES JONES
ETHAN KUCHTA
AMIRA LAVENDER
SHERENE LAVENDER
SAVANNAH LEWIS
INDYA LINCIOME
SEAN MILLER-JONES
RODNEY NEAL DAIN ALAN PAIGE
RYAN J. POOLE
LIUTAS PUCKORIUS
CAROLINE RAKESTRAW
DEB SCHUBERT
ELF THE MUSICAL JR. CAST
ARDEN ALLMON
Ensemble
Arden is a junior musical theatre major at CCM and is thrilled to be making her TCT debut this winter! Thank you to everyone who helped me get here!
LUCY ARGUETA
Elf/Ensemble
Lucy, 13, is thrilled to be returning to TCT’s MainStage after performing in Disney’s Frozen JR. She’s also performed with TCT’s Academy and JTF Team.
JOEY BACIOCCO
Ensemble
Joey is a junior Musical Theater major at CCM. He is a former Olympic athlete, worldrenowned bagpipe player, and an avid liar.
LEVI BAUM
Elf/Ensemble
Levi is thrilled to return to TCT MainStage at The Emery. He thanks the Cincinnati theatre
community. He also swims with the Mason Manta Rays.
HAILEY CHANG
Elf/Ensemble
Hailey is ecstatic to be returning to the TCT stage! She would like to thank her family, friends, and TCT for always supporting her!
CELIA D’ASCENZO
Elf/Ensemble/New Yorker
Celia loves bringing stories to life with TCT. Favorite roles Disney’s Frozen JR. (Young Elsa) Santa Claus The Musical (Bea) and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (Matilda). John 15:13
STELLA D’ASCENZO
Elf/Ensemble/New Yorker
Stella LOVES storytelling at TCT. Favorite roles include, Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Nemo) Narnia The Musical (Lucy) elsewhere: Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical (Matilda) Disney’s Frozen (Anna). John 8:12
CHARLOTTE DZUBAK
Elf/Ensemble
Charlotte has a passion for singing, dancing, and performing. The stage is her happy place where she can show off her enthusiasm and zest for life.
JACK HAROUTUNIAN
Ensemble
Jack is a current junior at the CollegeConservatory of Music (CCM) and is super thrilled to be making his TCT Cincinnati debut this winter in Elf The Musical JR.!
KYNDRA DYANNE JEFFERIES
Ensemble
Kyndra is a local actress in the local Cincinnati area. Past TCT credits include Mary Poppins JR., SUPERMAN, Annie JR., The Wiz JR. and Disney’s Descendants.
AMIRA F. JACKSON
Deb
Amira F. Jackson is a Pittsburgh native and is
super excited to be joining the TCT family! She thanks the cast and the crew for all their hard work!
A. JAMES JONES
Buddy
James is thrilled to return as Buddy for the 3rd time! Serves as the Artistic Director at SCPA & has graced the TCT stage many times. Love to Maddie & Sayler!
ETHAN KUCHTA
Ensemble
Previous credits: Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show (The Carnegie), Beast in Disney’s Beauty and The Beast JR. (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati).
AMIRA LAVENDER
Elf/Ensemble
Amira treasures dance, piano, cheer and friendships. She’s excited to share her debut MainStage performance at the Emery!
ELF THE MUSICAL JR. CAST
SHERENE LAVENDER
Elf/Ensemble/New Yorker
Sherene was recently seen in Disney’s Frozen JR. as Young Anna. She enjoys dance, volleyball, piano, and guitar. She’s honored to return to MainStage at the Emery!
SAVANNAH LEWIS
Shawanda/Ensemble
Savannah is a fun, energetic 10-year-old who loves to sing, act, do gymnastics, and make people smile. She dreams of performing on Broadway someday!
INDYA LINCIOME
Jovie
Indya is a Florida native and a senior majoring in Musical Theatre at CCM. She would like to thank her teachers and family for everything!
SEAN MILLER-JONES
Ensemble
Sean is making his TCT debut! Recent Roles:
Hairspray (Edna), Sweet Charity (Oscar), & Beautiful (Don). Love to Ben & Frasier! www. seanmillerjones.com
RODNEY NEAL
Mr. Greenway/Ensemble
Rodney wears every theatre hat—actor, director, designer & more—while inspiring youth as founder of Rise Up Performing Arts in Ohio.
DAIN ALAN PAIGE
Walter
Dain is thrilled that this is his 40th show with TCT, and that he is reprising one of his favorite roles. Much love to Mom & Wayne.
RYAN J. POOLE
Santa Claus/Ensemble
Thrilled to be back! Regional favorites: The Producers (Roger), MAMMA MIA! (Sam), Lend Me A Tenor (Tito), CLUE (Boddy), The 39 Steps (Hannay). @ryanjpoole
LIUTAS PUCKORIUS
Michael Liutas is a 7th grader at Seven Hills and appeared in Willy Wonka JR. and Disney’s The Lion King JR. He is a lead drummer and singer in his School of Rock band.
CAROLINE RAKESTRAW
Ensemble
Caroline Rakestraw is so excited to be back at TCT! Her most recent credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Janet Weiss) and Hairspray (Amber). Enjoy!
DEB SCHUBERT
Emily
Deb is thrilled to play Emily again for TCT and while she’s had many leading roles, her most favorite are wife, mom, daughter and friend. xo
KATE STARK
Ensemble
Kate is back for a three-peat of Elf The
Musical JR., having also been in the 2016 and 2021 casts. By day she runs Cincinnati Ballet’s adaptive dance program.
CHRIS STEWART
Store Manager
Love to Kari, Miles & Fran! Recent acting: Disney’s Moana JR. (Grandma Tala). Directing: Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition (TCT ’24).
KEVIN TIGHE
Charlie/Ensemble
Kevin is excited to return to TCT MainStage. When he’s not in a show, he loves to read, play French horn, ski & scuba dive.
MICHELLE WELLS
Ensemble
Michelle returns for her 10th TCT season! Shows: Cinderella (Queen), Matilda (Mrs. Wormwood) & Sleeping Beauty (Magnilda). She’s a professional vocalist, voice teacher, and mom of two boys!
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ELF THE MUSICAL JR. PRODUCTION TEAM
KIM KERN
President & CEO
Kim is a native Cincinnatian and graduate of the Cincinnati Country Day School (’87) and Vanderbilt University (’91). Kim joined (TCT) in Under Kim’s leadership, TCT’s staff and budget have doubled and, TCT completed renovation of their facility on Red Bank Road with eight, costume shop, MainStage rehearsal space, and a small theater. Kim now leads the $51.5M project to “reimagine” the Emery Theater as TCT’s new MainStage home.
2021, was inducted into the Cincinnati Country Day School Arts Hall of Fame in 2023, and was a Sachs Fund Prize recipient in 2024, an award that honors individuals who have made a major impact on our region through the arts.
RODERICK JUSTICE
Artistic Director
A Tony-recognized Arts Educator, Roderick is a nationally renowned and award-winning director, choreographer, costume designer, playwright, actor, and Broadway producer (How to Dance in Ohio). Celebrating 20 incredible years with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati this season, he is known for being a mentor to hundreds of young performers in addition to producing theatre-for-youth for over two decades. In 2020, Roderick was recognized as one of Cincinnati’s 40 Under Forty. In 2021, he was named BroadwayWorld.com’s Arts Educator of the Decade, and in 2024, he was an Honorable Mention for the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by Carnegie Mellon at the Tony Awards. Since assuming the role of Artistic Director in 2015, he has launched over 30 world-premiere original works and adaptations of theatre for young audiences. The Emery headquarters and Academy studios on Red Bank Road. Roderick also serves as guest artist with many local and national arts organizations and universities. He is also involved with Cincinnati’s “Men Wear Pink Campaign”, where for the past 7 years, he has helped to raise over a million dollars for the American Cancer Society. www.roderickjustice.com
ERIC BYRD
Director/Choreographer
Eric is as a freelance Director and Choreographer in the greater Cincinnati area. Favorite Directing and/or Choreography credits include She Loves Me and Cinderella (CCM), Grease starring Paige Davis of Trading Spaces, The Rocky Horror Show (Broadway World Award Best Direction & Choreography), Guys and Dolls (Broadway World Award Best Choreography), & Rent (The Carnegie), Footloose and Disney’s Newsies (Cincinnati Landmark Productions), Annie, Santa Claus The Musical, , & Rapunzel’s Hairy Fairy Tale (Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), and Superheroes: Up, Up and Away (Cincinnati Pops).
He also adapted the TYA Version of It’s a Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Superman currently available productions. He has served on panels and taught master classes for Broadway Artists Alliance, teaches in the musical theatre department at CCM.
MADDIE JONES
Associate Artistic Director
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for over 20 years, serving as a director, choreographer, and performer. In 2020, Broadway World Cincinnati named her Dancer of the Decade. Maddie
SAMANTHA RENO
Scenic Design
Superman: the Musical, Cinderella
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Kindred Spirits, The Play That Goes Wrong, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Amen Corner. Other scenic designs include the world premiere of Fierce (Cincinnati Opera),
A Great Migration (B Street Theatre, Sacramento), Gaslight (Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Mass.), and The Rewards of Being Frank (New York Classical Theatre). Thanks for having me along, friends!
JESSICA DRAYTON
Lighting Designer
Jessica Ann Drayton is a lighting designer thrilled to make her debut with Cincinnati Children’s holds a BFA in Lighting Design from Wright State University and an MFA from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Jessica is proud to be the 2024 Howell Binkley Fellowship recipient. Her career highlights include assisting on the second national tours of Hamilton and Ain’t Too Proud. She could not continue to pursue her craft without the love and support of her friends and family (especially Jonathan, Sophia & Nigel). Explore more of her work at DraytonDesignsLLC.com. Fiat Lux.
JULIE SPANGLER
Music Director
has been the keyboardist for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since 1991, under Maestro Erich Kunzel and currently with John Morris Russell. In addition to her role in the Pops orchestra, Julie is a faculty member at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where she serves as a music director, arranger, and accompanist in the school of Musical Theater. A part of CCM for over 30 years, she music directs and performs the graduating class’s New York showcase every spring, and many stage performances. She also plays jazz, pop, and rock with a multitude of musicians in the Cincinnati area.
JADI DAVIS
Production Stage Manager
Jadi is excited for his fourth season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. He has previous Stage Management experience for the Henry Mancini Academy, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Busch Gardens Entertainment, Kings Island Entertainment, and the Hamilton City School District. He was also a Theatrical Project Manager for Vincent Lighting Systems, and a Lighting Director for Riverfront Live, the Madison Theater, the Fitton Center for the Creative Arts, and the Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre.
MATTHEW TIBBS
Sound Designer
Matthew is a sound designer and faculty at University of Cincinnati CCM. Previous work includes sound designs of No. 6 and The Cay at Indiana Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare in Love, As You Like It, and Romeo and Juliet at Utah Shakespeare Festival, Three Sisters, Violet, and Of Mice and Men at the Clarence Brown Theatre, and seven summers and 18 productions with Great River Shakespeare Festival. Matthew is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA).
BA: George Fox University MFA: University of Cincinnati CCM. To learn more, please visit matthewtibbs.com
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI STAFF
President & CEO..........................................................Kim Kern
Artistic Director ................................................Roderick Justice
Technical Production Manager ...............................Griffin Allen
Ticketing Specialist...............................................Ashley Austin
Carpenter ........................................................Miguel Barragan
TCT Academy Director...............................Miranda Bohannon
Props Supervisor ................................................Adam Borchers
Sales Manager ...................................................Curtricia Brown
Education Director .........................................Angelo Cerniglia
TCT Academy Manager ..................................Shelby Coleman
Lighting Supervisor...............................................Julie Cowger
Scenic Artist ........................................................London Dailey
Production Stage Manager .......................................Jadi Davis
Costume Shop Assistant ...................................Bunnie Dolezal
Automation Supervisor ......................................Lexi Facemyre
Co-TD/Scenic Charge Artist ...............................Maggie Foley
Costume Shop Manager ...........................................Alix Frisch
Video Supervisor....................................................Angel Hardy
Creative Projects Manager.........................................Cal Harris
Development Manager, Grants & Sponsorships .............................................................................Bailey Hartlage
Associate Artistic Director...................................Maddie Jones
Director of Production ...........................................Dani Lobello
Events Manager ...........................................................Luke May
Patron Experience Specialist ..........................Isabel McKenzie
Co-TD/Lead Carpenter ....................................Andrew Nunley
Carpenter ..................................................................Katie Noth
Assistant Costume Shop Manager ..................Kendall Owings
Sales & Marketing Director ..........................Krista Katona Pille
Chief Financial Officer ..........................................Chad Stewart
Development Manager, Data & Finance ............Olivia Suttles
Development Director .........................................Anne Venters
Audio Supervisor .....................................................Kyle Walker
Operations Manager ................................................Pam Young
Patron Experience Manager ..........................Grant Zentmeyer
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM
Wig Design.....................................................Candace Leyland
Dresser/Wig Maintenance .................................Allison Owens
Assistant Stage Manager
............................................Reagan Wildoner, Marcia Fortner
Bus Coordinators ...............Susan Gushulak & Catherine Love
Sensory-Friendly Advisory Boar............Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative, Cincinnati Children’s Starting Our Adventure Right (SOAR) program, CCHMC/ Cincinnati Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky, Best Point Education & Behavioral Health, Jenn Jordan of Q102
Graphic Design ................Cal Harris and Cincinnati Magazine Photographer .....................................................Mikki Schaffner Program Editor/Contributor ......................................Cal Harris
FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair ...............................................................Allison H. Kropp
Vice Chair......................................................Charles O. Schiff
Vice Chair..........................................................Melinda Davis
Vice Chair..........................................................Scott Stubbins
Treasurer ...........................................................David Crowley
Secretary ...........................................................Andrew Simon
Jeanette Altenau, LaNae Barnes, Nick Binkley, Justin Brookhart, Peter Brown, Sarah Anne Campbell, Grant Cooper, Maris Croswell, Jennifer Dakers, Darcie D’Ascenzo, Daniel M. Driehaus, Hannah Foureman-Smith, Libby Galvin-Brock, Molly Garber, Paul Griscom, Sarah Haines, Peter Horton, Katherine O. Jarnigo, Ken Jones, Rajan R. Kamath, Ph.D., Jenny Krehbiel, Leanne Langdon, Kick Lee, Dr. Carlton Monroe, Meghan Sullivan Nelson, Julie Randall, Rana Schiff, Regan Schmidt, Bethany R. Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jennifer Spieser, Marcus Thompson, Diana Victoriano, Owen J. Wrassman
Emeritus Board ......................Edyth B. Lindner, Fran Carlisle, Chris Stubbins
Honorary Board .........................................Gregory L. Adams, Vicki Herche, Carol Hilsinger, Skip Merten
To learn more about the production, please visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
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Special thanks to.......................................................................... Troy Malmstrom, SCPA, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, And Cincinnati Stage Employees Local 5
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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati acknowledges the following Partners and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave
Community Campaign at the $100,000+ level. Thank you!
$2 million + P&G
$1 million to $1,999,999
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This list reflects all gifts of $100 or more made between 06/01/2025 to 10/27/2025
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***The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
If you would like to make a gift to the 2025-26 Annual Fund in support of the TCT Mission – to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through live professional theater for youth –please visit www. thechildrenstheatre.com/ support, or call us at (513) 569-8080.
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