The Family of Andy Klein ‘71 Tony and Ginny Meoli
Jeanne and Jim Butcher
David and Melanie Meoli Robinson ‘90 Susan (Butcher) ‘95 and Danny Roarty
Anonymous
The Morris A. Mechanic Foundation
Howard and Cheryl McComas, IV James and Hillary Smolenski, JPS Electrical Services
Clarke Siblings - Veronica ‘72, Jerome ‘78, and Larry ‘82 Larry Hensley
Jan (Ungaretti) ‘89 and Josh Houck in honor of Gianna Houck ‘22
Ed and Margie Lake ‘75 Laura Larney Lang ‘75
Paul and Generosa Lazor Larry Noto ‘94
Toni and Bob Ungaretti in honor of Jan (Ungaretti) Houck ‘89 Donna (Thomey) ‘78 and Tom Vierheller
Caroline and Greg Adolph Julie and Patrick Baker
The Bartlett Family Jon and Michele Bellantoni
Ann Biggerman
Mike Biggerman
The Biscoe Family Chuck and Pat Boyle Mike Boyle
Irene Boyle
Patrick and Christi Boyle
The Brooke Boyle Family
Laura and Brandon
Brookshire
Kimberly and Russell Brown
Maureen and Christopher
Bruneau
The Mowry-Burgess Family
Larry and Pam Burton
Jim and Jeanne Butcher
The Campion Family Mary Coale
Michele and Fred Cook
Amy and Patrick Coyner
Stacy and Gregory Critzer
Keisha De Loatch-Nandalal
Elizabeth Delozier
Cynthia and David Eyler
Bob and Trish Falter
Marian Flagler
Craig and Margaret Forrest
Kathleen Franetovich
The Fritz Family
Elizabeth and Billy Gay
Diane Greer
Jim and Linda Hamill
Kimberly and Craig Hartman
Steph and Joe Hau
Mia and Chris Healy
Jessica and Brian Hensley
Larry Hensley
The Hertsch Family
Rachel Hogan
Jan and Josh Houck
Laura Hynes
The Iannatuono Family
Bob and Donna Kahoe Jim Kaper
David and Mary Ellen Kelly
Kathryn Kerr
Michael J. Klein
The Ralph & Shirley Klein Foundation
The Kruk Family
The Larney Family
Laura Larney Lang
Dan and Brittany Lynch
Derek and Monica Lynch
Sharon Michie
The Namvary Family
Mike and Barbara Young
Jennifer Omoijuanfo
Julie and Todd Parrish
The Pipitone Family
Paul Quick
The Ramsay Family
The Roarty Family
Gail and Rocky Robertson
Melanie and David Robinson
Susan and Chris Romano Craig Rosendale
Jackie Rowe
The Ruffatt Family
Mark and Lynn Russell Dennis and Donna Seufert
Bill Seufert
Natalie Shaw
Abbey Smith
Cynthia Bachman Stewart
The Straub Family
Susan Strawbridge
Richard and Esther Streett
The Thacker Family
Duke Thomspon
Lou and Denise Vigliotti
Christopher Volker
Patti and Eric Wade
Allen Watts
Patrick Wiley Mary Long Wolfe
Rawlison Zhang
Welcome to the newly renovated John Carroll auditorium!
Elf The Musical! What better way to begin the holiday season! 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 and step-mother 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.
Since September, I have had the pleasure of working with over fifty unique and talented individuals in our cast, crew, musicians, and production staff. Our biggest lesson learned from Buddy’s story is that no matter your size, shape, or look, you will always be a part of a loving family. I cherish our unique theatre family!
This holiday season 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. In the words of Buddy, “I Love You! I Love You! I Love You!”
Merry Christmas!
Mr. Larry Hensley DirectorLARRY HENSLEY Director
JULIE PARRISH Producer/Music Director RACHEL MILLER Choreographer
ED LAKE Technical Director/Set & Lighting Designer
AMANDA POXON Costume Designer
KATE McCRACKEN ’25 Stage Manager
AMELIA WATTS ’25 Assistant Stage Manager
MARGIE LAKE Video Technician
HANNAH HAMILL ’23 Props Manager
MARY OPPERHAUSER Assistant Props Manager
SUSAN STRAWBRIDGE Assistant Props Manager
RILEY BAKER ’23 House Manager
Anna Deaver, Isabella Garland, Emma Gottschalk, Kieran Hensley, Molly Jenkins, Katherine McMahon, Gray McMullen, Ginger Roarty, Randi Sumler
Pit Orchestra
PIANO/CONDUCTOR Julie Parrish
REEDS Helen Schlaich, Emily Smith, Olivia Schaub, Christopher Snyder, Karlee Hartman
TRUMPET Casey Novak, Josh Ormido
TROMBONE Trey Patrick
VIOLIN Madeleine York KEYBOARD Al Riska BASS Dan Graber DRUMS Andrew Boeren PERCUSSION Alex Dunn
Reagan McComas
JOVIE Hannah Hamill WALTER HOBBS Henry Coyner
EMILY HOBBS Gracious Ndungu MICHAEL HOBBS Evan Christy
DEB Chloe Davies
MANAGER Brady Larkin
MR. GREENWAY Christian Thompson
SANTA CLAUS Lane Miller Tiara Maria Araujo Charlie Dominic Barbato Charlotte Dennon Brooke Hoskins Fake Santa Killian Rash-Hannon Sam Sierra Simmons Chadwick Dominic Barbato Matthews Jonah Wade
Zaida Annan, Maria Araujo, Dominic Barbato, Jules Borusiewicz, Emily Fabriziani, Lizzy Fink, Caroline Holmes, Brooke Hoskins, Brady Kruk, Brady Larkin, Somaya Morgan, Brinkley McAdarra, Lane Miller, Maya Millsape, Izzie Parrish, Ellie Persons, Killian Rash-Hannon, Camille Sergeon, Sierra Simmons, Lexi Theodoropoulos, Christian Thompson, Oge Udeh-Martin, Jonah Wade
Louisa Adolph, Teddy Adolph, Sully Rhoads, Sarajane Roarty, Wynne Roarty, Tommy Smith
Maria Araujo, Chloe Davies, Somaya Morgan, Camille Sergeon, Sierra Simmons
OVERTURE – Orchestra
PRELUDE – The North Pole
SCENE 1 – The North Pole
Happy All the Time – Santa, Elves, Buddy
SCENE 2 – Santa’s Workshop
SCENE 3 – Outside Santa’s Workshop
Not Happy All the Time – Buddy
SCENE 4 – Travel from the North Pole to midtown Manhattan World’s Greatest Dad – Buddy, Ensemble SCENE 5 – Greenway Press
In the Way – Deb, Walter, Emily, Michael, Ensemble
SCENE 6 – Macy’s
Sparklejollytwinklejingley – Buddy, Manager, Jovie, Ensemble
SCENE 7 – The Hobbs’ Apartment
I’ll Believe in You – Michael, Emily
SCENE 8 – The Hobbs’ Apartment, the next morning
In the Way (Reprise) – Emily, Walter
SCENE 9 – Greenway Press
Just Like Him – Buddy, Deb, Walter, Ensemble SCENE 10 – NYC
A Christmas Song – Buddy, Jovie, Ensemble
SCENE 11 – Greenway Press
SCENE 12 – December 23rd
World’s Greatest Dad (Reprise)
[There will be a 15 minute INTERMISSION]
SCENE 1 – Chung Fu Palace, Christmas Eve
Nobody Cares About Santa – Manager, Buddy, Ensemble
SCENE 2 – NYC, Christmas Eve
Never Fall In Love (With an Elf) – Jovie SCENE 3 – The Hobbs’ Apartment
There Is a Santa Claus – Michael, Emily SCENE 4 – Greenway Press
The Story of Buddy – Buddy, Greenway, Walter, Deb, Chadwick, Matthews, Michael, Emily, Ensemble
SCENE 5 – Central Park
SCENE 6 – Central Park
A Christmas Song (Reprise) – Jovie, Buddy, Emily, Santa, Michael, Walter, Ensemble
EPILOGUE – North Pole
Finale – Buddy, Jovie, Walter, Emily, Michael, Santa, Ensemble
EVAN CHRISTY ’26 (Michael Hobbs) was last seen on the John Carroll stage as Michael in The John Carroll Summer Community Theatre production of Peter Pan and is thrilled to be back and performing in his first show as a John Carroll student. Favorite roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago and Horton in Seussical the Musical, Jr. Some of his bigger roles include Randy in the 2017 National Broadway Tour of A Christmas Story: The Musical, and Blaine in the TV show Nella, the Princess Knight. He is very excited to be in this production of Elf!
HENRY COYNER ’24 (Walter Hobbs) was previously seen as Paul Coneybear in Spelling Bee, select roles in All Together Now!, George Wilson in The Great Gatsby, and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde and is now excited to bring you Walter Hobbs! This is Henry’s 5th show here at John Carroll. He thanks his family for their immense support, his fellow cast for being friends, and Mr. Hensley for forcing him to get his grades up for this show.
CHLOE DAVIES ’23 (Deb/Featured Dancer) is performing in her 6th John Carroll Theater Department production and her last fall show. She was last seen as Serena in Legally Blonde. Other favorite roles include Lisa in Mamma Mia! and Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Chloe is a dancer in the JC College Preparatory Dance Program and is involved in several honor societies and clubs including the Women’s Empowerment Club which she co-founded and serves as co-president. Many thanks to her friends and family for their neverending support and to Mrs. Parrish, Mr. Hensley, Rachel Miller, Mrs. Poxon, Kate and Amelia, and the Lakes for all they do and for giving her the opportunity to be involved in this amazing production. Enjoy the show!
ANNA DEAVER ‘23 (Lightboard Operator) is assisting in her 4th performance on Tech Crew and 6th performance overall at JC. She was last seen onstage in the Ensemble in Legally Blonde and a pit singer in Mamma Mia! as well as working with technical crew in productions of All Together Now, The Great Gatsby, and The Lightning Thief. Her favorite part of the show process is getting to come in during tech week and see all the work that the actors and pit have prepared during their rehearsals. She would like to say thank you to everyone involved and enjoy the show!!!
HANNAH HAMILL ’23 (Jovie/Props Manager) is so excited to be in her 4th John Carroll show. Her last role was in Legally Blonde last spring as Margot! She is pumped to return and put on a brand new show for you all. Hannah is a proud member of ITS, multiple vocal ensembles, and the Tri-M music honor society. As a senior, she is so proud to have been here for the past 3 years and is very grateful for the opportunities Mr. Hensley and Mrs. Parrish have given her to shine (both onstage and backstage). She would like to thank her family, best friends, and the cast for everything. These last few years have meant so much. Lots of love to this cast, enjoy the show!!! :)
BRADY LARKIN ‘24 (Manager) is performing in his 4th John Carroll production. He was last seen as Lowell in Legally Blonde: The Musical. Brady is active with the Mock Trial Team, FCA club, and plays on the JC football and baseball teams. Thank you to my family and friends for always supporting me! Enjoy the show!
REAGAN MCCOMAS ’23 (Buddy) is performing in his 6th John Carroll production and his last fall show. Reagan was last seen as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde last spring. Favorite roles include Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Ewart Dunlop in The Music Man. Reagan serves as ITS President, is active in SGA and is a member of JC’s a cappella choir, Bella Voce. He would like to thank Mr. Hensley, Mrs. Parrish, Rachel Miller, Mrs. Poxon, and the Lakes for all their time and support to make our performances excel. He would also like to thank his parents for their constant support and words of encouragement. Sit back and relax in our newly renovated theatre, and enjoy Elf!
LANE MILLER ’23 (Santa Claus) is in his second John Carroll production. He plays varsity lacrosse and is the president of the JC guitar club. Thank you, mom and dad, for all your love and support!
GRACIOUS NDUNGU ‘23 (Emily Hobbs) is very excited to be a part of this production. She was most recently seen as Pilar in Legally Blonde. Other favorite roles include Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby and Logainne Schwartzan dgrubenierre in The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. Gracious would like to thank everyone who supports her and is so excited to see what is in store for her theater journey during her last year at John Carroll. Enjoy the show!
SIERRA SIMMONS ‘23 (Sam/Featured Dancer) is performing in her third John Carroll production. She has previously been seen as a featured dancer in All Together Now and Legally Blonde. She is the Treasurer of the John Carroll International Thespian Society. Outside of theatre, Sierra is heavily involved in the Visual Arts department and is the Vice President of the National Art Honors Society. She plans to study Costume Design or Fashion Design in college. She is excited to perform as various roles in Elf: The Musical and is happy to be part of such an amazing cast.
MADELEINE YORK ‘23 (Violin) is participating in her 4th John Carroll show. She has previously played in the pit for The Music Man, All Together Now!, and Legally Blonde. Madeleine is the president of Tri-M Music Honor Society and is an active member of John Carroll’s Envirothon and Science Olympiad teams. Thank you to family and friends for all your support. Enjoy the show!
From: Mr. Hensley, Mr. Snow, and the advisory: Matt, Kallissa, Luca, Mitchell, Luke, Anna, Aidan, Maureen, Ava, William, Jada, and Lydia
Mrs. Behler’s / Mrs. Strawbridge’s Advisory: Madelyn, Samantha, Annie, Claire, Andrew, Cali, Christian, Laura, Logan, James, Chelsey, Aidan, Matthew
To Emily Hobbs- We cannot believe this is your senior year already! You make us so proud :) Keep on being a light!
To the Crew- Congratulations on the great performance!
To the Faculty- Thank you for all the time and support you have put into the crew. Your work does not go unnoticed.
- Mom, Dad, and Sissy
Thanks to the generosity of these patrons*, John Carroll’s performing arts programs may continue to grow, offering a depth and breadth of learning unmatched by other programs in the area.
The Dresher Foundation
Ed and Margie Lake
University of Maryland Medical System Steve Moran and Laura Ward-Moran Michael Beczkowski
Heather O’Steen Photography Marion Thompson Mary Teddy Wray
Nicholaus and Sara Saacks David and Cynthia Eyler Louis and Louise Géczy Thomas Moran Jeanne Weaver
Jim and Linda Hamill
Jan and Joshua Houck
Justin and Christine Huovinen
Michael and Mindy Romero Leanne and Randy Salyer
Richard and Heather O’Steen
Giovanni and Kimberly Ercole David and LeAnn Borusiewicz Olga and Bryan Hansen Karen and Toma Keller
Jeffrey and Barbara Morgan Dennis and Carol Roarty Chandra and Michael Schaub Aisling and Joseph Stein Linda and Jessie Ward
*Gifts received between July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Interested in becoming a John Carroll Performing Arts Patron?
For more information, please contact Director of Development, Susan Butcher Roarty ’95 at sroarty@johncarroll.org.
1967 – Seventeen
1968 – Finian’s Rainbow
1969 – The Music Man
1970 – The King and I
1971 – My Fair Lady
1972 – The Sound of Music
1973 – Oklahoma!
1974 – Hello, Dolly!
1975 – No, No, Nanette
1976 – Mame
1977 – Here’s Love
1978 – Annie Get Your Gun
1979 – Bells Are Ringing
1980 – Fiddler on the Roof
1981 – South Pacific
1982 – Carousel
1983 – Guys and Dolls
1984 – Kiss Me, Kate
1985 – Irene
1986 – Anything Goes
1987 – Bye Bye Birdie
1988 – The Wizard of Oz
1989 – The Sound of Music
1990 – Oliver
1991 – The Music Man
1992 – Man of La Mancha
1993 – Oklahoma!
1994 – Hello, Dolly!
1995 – Annie
1996 – The King and I
1997 – Bye Bye Birdie
1998 – Brigadoon
1999 – South Pacific
2000 – Fiddler on the Roof
2001 – Carousel
2002 – Crazy for You (spring)
2002 – Clue, the Musical (fall)
2003 – Guys and Dolls (spring)
2003 – The Wizard of Oz (fall)
2004 – My Fair Lady (spring)
2004 – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (fall)
2005 – 42nd Street (spring)
2005 – The Pajama Game (fall)
2006 – The Music Man (spring)
2006 – Anything Goes (fall)
2007 – Damn Yankees (spring) 2007 – Grease (fall) 2008 – Oliver (spring) 2008 – Hello, Dolly! (fall) 2009 – Bye Bye Birdie (spring) 2009 – Beauty and the Beast (fall) 2010 – Seussical (spring) 2010 – Peter Pan (fall)
2011 – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (spring)
2011 – White Christmas (fall) 2012 – Cinderella (spring)
2012 – Singin’ in the Rain (fall)
2013 – Aladdin, Jr. (spring)
2013 – Godspell (fall)
2014 – Footloose (spring)
2014 – High School Musical (fall) 2015 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (spring) 2015 – Curtains (fall)
2016 – The Addams Family (spring) 2016 – Mary Poppins (fall)
2017 – Shrek, The Musical (spring) 2017 – Grease, School Version (fall) 2018 – Tarzan (spring)
2018 – Hello, Dolly! (fall) 2019 – Pippin (spring)
2019 – The Music Man (fall)
2020 – Mamma Mia! (spring)
2021 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (spring)
2021 – All Together Now! (fall)
2022 – Legally Blonde, The Musical (spring) 2022 – Elf, The Musical (fall)