Moonlight Youth Theatre Elf the Musical Jr. Program

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AVO PLAYHOUSE, VISTA Directed by SARAH ERRINGTON Musical Direction by NANCY SNOW CARR Choreography by PAUL STINE & AMY STINE MYT’s production of Elf The Musical Jr. is generously sponsored by

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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 * Designates Student Interns

Directed by SARAH ERRINGTON

Musical Direction by NANCY SNOW CARR

Choreography by PAUL STINE & AMY STINE

Produced by MIKE BRADFORD Starring JACKSON LAWRENCE LEA VARGAS NATHAN WILLIAMSON GRACE ANDERSON MALAKAI BASILE WYATT VAN HAZEL MAYA VALVERDE DAX BETHONEY AVA PARAISO BELLA BETHONEY ITZEL MEZA-RUIZ HANNAH COOKINGHAM KAITLYN RAWSON MARY POTTER VAEH COLE BETHONEY GEORGIA WALLERIUS CHRISTIAN GUFFEY KENDALL WEBB JORDAN WHALEY ALYSSA INDEGNO SHANNON DOOLEY SCOTTIE SMITH OLIVIA PARSONS KATALINA SMITH MARISSA OLMEDA ELLA HARKINS CHELSEA ZARATE REECE BENSON MYLIE GALLEN AMELIA BRADFORD ANIKA LARSON MATTHEW COOKINHAM KENDALL GUFFEY ANDREA FELIX LEXI GARCIA ALANA PAMPEL MADI KNOX THOMAS ALLEN RHYAN EDMONDS CHARLIE EDMONDS SIERRA PAMPEL

PRODUCTION TEAM Stage Manager CAELAN ROBERTSON

* indicates Interns

Lighting & Projections Designer RYAN MARSH

Sound Designer GABRIELLE TILLINGHAST

Props Designer JOY DEUBIG

Costume Designers HEATHER MASON FELICIA BROSCHART

PRODUCTION INTERNS

*JORDAN GALLOWAY *MARIAH COBB *BETH HYNDMAN *MARYN MASON *LILLIAN BROSCHART *CHARLOTTE LARSON *EMILY COOKINHAM *SAM TERRELL *LEO LINDSAY *XAV COOK *JIMENA VILLALOBOS

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Elf the Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com

DIRECTOR’S NOTE I believe Santa is real. Do you?

Are you the sort to wait for a reason to believe or trust undoubtedly?

It’s the time of year where the extra gingerbread, candy canes, and sugarplums have us longing for something to believe in. Be it magic or reality. And why can’t both be true? And, for me, the story of ELF fully encapsulated why believing is important.

Even though it is relatively new in comparison to other holiday classics - the movie Elf charmed the hearts of us all. What’s not to love? What is more relatable than a human raised as an elf. He’s on a simple yet profound mission: to belong and find his real family. Buddy’s unabashedly endless optimism, love for ALL things Christmas, and childlike wonder are contagious. We fall in love with Buddy because we all have that same longing: to belong somewhere. And he finds what he sets out despite the odds against - he believes.

As we travel with him from the North Pole to New York City we see everyone he meets have a shift from drifting through the mundane motions of each day to finding your own spirit and joy this season. And that is the secret, isn’t it?

Looking into our own hearts this season and spreading our own joy. It’s contagious.

There is a line in act two from the Macy’s manager (of all people) saying, “It’s the time of year where we all get to be Santa.” And Buddy gives us the key to unlocking all the spirit we need. ‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear!’

I hope this show warms your heart and inspires your inner child to sing along. Laugh and love a little harder than usual. It has been an honor and privilege to work with these students and alongside a production team who has never failed to make me smile. And find joy in the tiniest of things. Special thanks to Nancy, Paul, Amy, Caelan, and Mike.

It was an extra special gift to spend the holidays at my theatre home - Moonlight.

Happy holidays!

Sarah

PRODUCER’S NOTE Moonlight Youth Theatre is proud to have provided over 25 years of theatre education to students all over San Diego County. In 2016, we expanded our educational outreach and began a new partnership with The Vista Education Foundation. Through a generous annual donation, VEF has helped make it possible for dozens of students each year to be exposed to the “behind-thescenes” magic of live theatre through our Theatre Internship Program.

Students have the opportunity to work in a hands-on environment collaborating, designing and learning from theatre professionals. This method of learning has been so effective that it is being introduced in local schools as a means of integrating art with education. MYT produces three fully staged productions each year. One of those productions is a student-led production. With Elf the Musical Jr., interns continue to be an integral part of our educational program, working on all aspects of the production. If you or anyone you know might be interested in learning more about the Internship Program, or if you or your business would consider a donation to help us continue to provide this important educational opportunity for students, please contact me or visit moonlightfoundation.com.

Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education Moonlight Cultural Foundation mike@moonlightfoundation.com

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I “Happy All the Time”………….…………………………..…….…….Santa, Buddy, Elves “World’s Greatest Dad”………………………………………………Buddy & Company “SparkleJollyTwinkleJingly”……...………………..………...Buddy, Jovie & Company “I’ll Believe in You”………………….……………………………………Emily & Michael “A Christmas Song”…………………..………………….....Buddy, Jovie & Company “World’s Greatest Dad (Reprise)”………………………………….Buddy & Company

- INTERMISSION ACT II

“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)”………………………….……………………..…Jovie “There Is a Santa Claus”………………………………….Michael, Emily & Company “The Story of Buddy”…………………………………...………..…..Buddy & Company “A Christmas Song (Reprise)”…………………...…………...Jovie, Buddy & Company “SparkleJollyTwinkleJingly (Reprise)”……..………………………….……...Company “Bows”…………………………………………………………………………..Company

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, with or without a flash, is strictly prohibited.

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CREATIVE TEAM SARAH ERRINGTON (Director) is endlessly thankful to be back with Moonlight Youth after directing Thoroughly Modern Millie a few seasons back at the amphitheatre and Madagascar Jr. here at the Avo. Sarah also directs and choreographs for LEGOLAND California Resort, Theatre School at North Coast Rep, and assisted on a couple shows at Cygnet Theatre. Sarah is mostly an actor in town - recently at Moonlight for the concert reading of Into the Woods as Little Red and currently in Festival of Christmas at Lambs Players Theatre.

Favorite Moonlight credits include: Sister Act (Mary Robert), The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Little Women (Beth), Titanic (Kate Mullins), Peter Pan (Tootles), Nunsense (Mary Amnesia). Thank you to all the parents for all that you do to make the arts accessible to your children. Extra thanks to Mike (and Jenn) Bradford for keeping the arts alive and well in North County and for allowing me to be a part of it.

NANCY SNOW CARR (Musical Director) is honored and grateful to work with the talented young artists in the cast of Elf! A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Nancy holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Elon University and an MFA from SDSU. Nancy teaching voice lessons and audition preparation. Most recently she music directed Dogfight at Canyon Crest Academy. Favorite performance credits: Lady Montague in The Last Goodbye directed by Alex Timbers and Grandma Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe Theatre); Rosie in Mamma Mia! (Welk Theater); Alice in The Addams Family (Welk Theatre); Rona in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Intrepid); Catherine in The Foreigner (Lamb’s Players); Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, NY); national tours of Phantom and The Buddy Holly Story; Dorothy in Summer of ’42 (Round House Theatre, DC). www.nancysnowcarr.com PAUL STINE (Choreographer) is thrilled to be joining the Moonlight Youth Theatre team for the first time. He is a choreographer, director, performer, and dance instructor born and raised in San Diego. Recent performer credits include: Young Frankenstein (SDMT) Parade, Spamalot (3D Theatricals), and Hairspray (Performance Riverside). He has directed/ choreographed for San Diego youth theater companies, high schools, dance concerts, and has created shows for LEGOLAND California Resort.

Paul trained competitively in hip-hop at Studio 429 and has performed at venues such as World of Dance LA, LA’s Choreographers Carnival, Hip Hop International in Las Vegas. Paul currently can be seen as a dancer at the Disneyland Resort.

AMY STINE (Choreographer) is thrilled to be choreographing for Moonlight Youth Theatre and working with this awesome team and cast! She graduated from Benedictine College where she received her degree in Education and Dance and has choreographed several productions across San Diego County. She teaches dance and performing arts for various schools and companies such as Santa Fe Christian Schools, Christian Youth Theater and Groundworks Theatre Arts. Amy has also been a recipient of three National Youth Arts awards for Outstanding Choreography. She is currently the dance coach at Santa Fe Christian Schools for the upper and middle school dance troupes. She is passionate about teaching dance in the arts and loves working with kids of all ages.

She hopes to instill in her students a love for storytelling and inspire them to be the best they can be. She would like to thank God, her family and friends for all their love and support.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) THOMAS ALLEN (Elf/Macy’s Child) is a 7th grader at VIDA, and is very excited join this fun cast in his first MYT production. Other favorite rolls include James (James and the Giant Peach), Jetsam (The Little Mermaid), Marty (Madagascar Jr.) Thomas would like to thank everyone on the MYT production team for the opportunity to be a part of this show. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

GRACE ANDERSON (Emily Hobbs) is 15 years old and is a Sophomore at Carlsbad High School. She is so excited for her MYT debut! Her favorite roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde Jr.), Alice (Thoroughly Modern Millie), and Ballerina Ancestor (The Addams Family). She is so thankful to the Artistic Team, her friends and family, and everyone at MYT for being so kind, welcoming, and supportive. Enjoy the show! Deuteronomy 31:8 MALAKAI BASILE (Michael Hobbs) is a 5th grade student in Oceanside. His past stage credits include Junie B. Jones (Herbert), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie), and Charlie Brown Christmas (Linus). Malakai loves being on stage! He hopes you enjoy the show and have a Merry Christmas!

REECE BENSON (Elf/Macy’s Child) is honored to join the cast of MYT’s Elf Jr.!

Reece lives in Carlsbad, where he is a member of Carlsbad Community Theatre’s Showcase Company. He has played Gomez in Addams Family, Young Simba in Lion King Jr. and was recently in The Little Mermaid. Reece would like to thank MYT for this “sparklejollytwinklejingley” opportunity!

DAXTON BETHONEY (Charlie Elf) is so stoked to be in Elf with MYT. He has recently played Fritz in The Nutcracker and a munchkin in Wizard of Oz. When he is not performing he likes to ride on his hoverboard, binge watch Just Dustin, and ride his skateboard.

ISABELLA BETHONEY (Deb) is so excited to be a part of Elf Jr. with MYT! Recent shows include Freaky Friday as ensemble and Aladdin as a featured dancer.

Isabella is 15 years old and in her freshman year of High School. When she is not singing her heart out, she enjoys reading, hanging with her friends, and going to youth group.

VAEH COLE BETHONEY (Dance Core) is extremely excited to be performing in Elf Jr. with Moonlight Youth Theatre. Recent shows include Freaky Friday as ensemble and Nutcracker as The Nutcracker. Vaeh enjoys sketching, eating pizza, and video games while she is not singing, dancing, or rehearsing for circus.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) AMELIA BRADFORD (Elf/Macy’s Child) is a 10 year old young actress. This is her first show with Moonlight Youth Theatre. She is in 5th grade at Empresa Elementary School. She hopes that you enjoy the show.

HANNAH COOKINGHAM (Matthews/Dance Core) is 15 years old and in the 10th grade. She has performed in musical theater for five years and this is her third show with Moonlight Youth. Favorite past roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical. She won a National Youth Arts award for Outstanding Lead Performance, Junior Division in 2018. Hannah is also the soprano sectional leader in her school’s choir.

MATTHEW COOKINHAM (Comforting New Yorker/Elf/Macy’s Child) is excited to be in his first performance with MYT! He is 9 years old and has been in 4 other plays. His favorite has been playing the role of Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr. Matthew is looking forward to doing more shows with MYT!

SHANNON DOOLEY (Emma Van Brocklin/Rockefeller Singer) is 16 and loves all things musical! She’s trilled to be in Elf Jr.! Some favorite past roles include Mrs. Gutzman In Junie B. Jones (MYT), Morticia in The Addams Family Jr., and Kratnoff in High School Musical (CCT). She’d like to thank the whole Creative team, her family and her cat Trix for all their love and support! Enjoy the show!

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) CHARLEY EDMONDS (Elf/Macy’s Child) is 8years old and is a happy 3rd Grader who’s ecstatic to be a part of a show based on one of her favorite movies! This is her 2nd show with Moonlight Youth Theatre; previously she played a Student in Junie B. Jones. She was also in CYT’s Matilda last month and TPAC’s The Addams Family where she played Cousin Itt & Ancestor. Charley thanks Mommy & Daddy and whole entire family for being the best people in the world.

RHYAN EDMONDS (Elf/Macy’s Child) is 10 years old and is thrilled for her 3rd show with Moonlight Youth Theatre, her previous two being Beauty & the Beast and Junie B. Jones. She was seen earlier this year as Jojo in Seussical and Amanda Thripp in CYT’s Matilda. Rhyan was a part of TDC’s Company Teams for 4 years and was crowned “Petite Miss Star Systems” last year for her tap solo. Rhyan wants to thank all her friends & family for their love and support!

ANDREA FELIX (Starbucks Girl) is excited to be a part of the cast. She is in 6th grade at Aviara Oaks Middle School. This is her first performance with Moonlight Youth Theatre, and it has been an amazing experience for her. She hopes you enjoy the show and have a wonderful holiday season.

MYLIE GALLEN (Elf/Macy’s Child) is a 6th grader at San Elijo Middle School.

Some of her favorite roles include Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Queen of Hearts in Alice, Kate in Annie and Trumpet Fish in The Little Mermaid. She is thrilled to be part of Elf Jr. and is grateful for the chance to work with Moonlight Youth Theatre!

LEXI GARCIA (Starbucks Girl) is excited to be in her 1st musical! Lexi is in 5th grade. She’s been performing voice and piano for the last 3 years. Favorite pastimes are basketball, reading and art.

CHRISTIAN GUFFEY (Dance Core/Rockefeller Singer) is an 8th grader at the Vista Innovation and Design Academy, (VIDA). This is his 3rd time performing for the Moonlight Youth Theatre. He has done James and the Giant Peach, and Beauty and the Beast. He performs in two show choirs and really enjoys it. In his spare time he enjoys dancing, singing, ice skating/roller blading, and hanging out with friends and family. Enjoy the show!!

KENDALL GUFFEY (Teenager/Rockefeller Singer) is a 7th grader at VIDA where she participates in drama lab and show choir. She likes to sing and act in her free time, Elf Jr. is her 4th production. She loves hanging out with her friends and is always exited to meet new people and make new friends. When she gets on stage, she doesn’t want to get off. Happy holidays!

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) ELLA HARKINS (Macy’s Employee/Police Officer/Security Guard) is 11 years old and in the 6th grade at R. Roger Rowe Middle. Ella loves to perform, act, sing, and dance. Her favorite roles were Gracie in Rock Around the Block, and Flute the Bumpkin in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. When Ella is not performing, she likes to read, sleep, and play with her French bulldog puppy, Ozzie. This is Ella’s first show with Moonlight, and she is thrilled to be a part of the wonderful cast!

ALYSSA INDEGNO (Darlene Lambert) is so excited to be a part of her first Moonlight show. She is in 9th grade and attends Mission Vista High School. Some shows Alyssa has done are Thoroughly Modern Millie (Cora), James and the Giant Peach Jr. (Aunt Sponge), and The Lion King Jr. (Sarafina). Besides theatre, Alyssa is a part of the Star Theatre Glee Club and sings at many public events. She hopes you enjoy Elf Jr.!

MADI KNOX (Elf/Macy’s Child) is so excited to be performing in her first show with MYT! She is 8 years old and a 3rd grader at Carlsbad Community Montessori.

Favorite past roles include Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Wizard (Wizard of Oz), and an Orphan (Annie). In her free time she loves gymnastics, crafts, and being with her friends. She wants to thank everyone at MYT for making her feel so welcome.

ANIKA LARSON (Elf/Macy’s Child) is 10 years old and a 5th grader at Calavera Hills Elementary. She’s excited to be in her second MYT show! Aside from singing and dancing, Anika enjoys playing softball and video games. She hopes you enjoy the show and that you havea sparkle jolly twinkle jingly holiday season!

JACKSON LAWRENCE (Buddy) is excited to join the Moonlight Youth family, playing one of his favorite all-time roles. Jackson is a senior at Dimensions Collaborative Charter School. Other favorite past roles include: Willard in Footloose and Zebulun in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Jackson would like to thank the artistic team for this opportunity, his family, and God for HIS many blessings. Jeremiah 29:11

We are so excited to see you onstage, Anika! We love you and are proud of you.

- Mom, Dad & Charlotte

Malakai, we are so excited for you to be in this show. We are proud of your dedication and the hard work you put into achieving your goals. But, remember-you are always special regardless and we love you to the moon and back.

- Pappy and Nana

Scottie, we love your focus, your joy, and YOU! We love you, we love you, we LOOOOOVE you!

- Mom, Dad, and Pepper

Malakai, we love watching you on stage doing what you love to do!

We are so proud of you!

- Love, Mom, Dad, Ezekiel and Cienna

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) ITZEL MEZA-RUIZ (Chadwick/Dance Core) is a Freshmen at ECHS. She’s super excited to be performing again with MYT! Elf Jr. marks her 12th show in North County. Some of her favorite shows include Honk Jr. (Cat), Junie B. Jones (Ensemble), Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), High School Musical (Grunge). Itzel was recently awarded Honorable Mention from 2019 NATS Youth Musical Theatre. She enjoys running Track & Field, chilling with friends, reading, singing, acting, playing piano and Tennis. Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays!!

ALANA PAMPEL (Souvlaki Girl) is thrilled to be part of the Elf Jr. cast. She is in 6th grade at Aviara Oaks Middle School. Alana’s favorite past role was Zebra in her elementary school’s rendition of Lion King. Alana loves to sing and dance, and creates weekly performances at our house. Alana also loves to play volleyball and hang out with her five guinea pigs!

SIERRA PAMPEL (Elf/Macy’s Child) can hardly believe she gets the chance to join the Elf Jr. cast! She is in 4th grade at Aviara Oaks Elementary. Sierra had so much fun as the Butcher in last year’s Beauty and the Beast performance at her school.

When she’s not competing against her sister in talent shows at her house, she’s either in a handstand or has a book in her hand with chocolate close by.

AVA PARAISO (Shawanda Elf) is thrilled to be part of this production. When not acting, Ava can be found on the soccer field, on a basketball court, or her nose buried in a book. She is an active 5th grader at Saint Michael’s School. Other roles she enjoyed performing: Junie B. Jones (Junie B. Jones); Little Mermaid (Flounder); Beauty and the Beast (Chip); High School Musical (Sharpette); Annie (Mollie) and Shrek (Gingerbread Man). She is thankful for this opportunity and looks forward to more roles with Moonlight.

OLIVIA PARSONS (Sarah) is excited to be a part of the cast of Elf Jr. She is in 7th grade at St. Michaels School. Her favorite past shows include Frozen Jr. (Elsa), The Little Mermaid Jr. (Sebastian), The Wizard of Oz Jr. (Dorothy) and Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Alice). She hopes you enjoy the show!

MARY POTTER (Dance Core/Rockefeller Singer) is 14 years old and in the 8th grade. This is her 15th musical and 2nd with Moonlight Youth Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Jojo (Seussical), and Molly (Annie).

Mary also enjoys ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and spending time with her friends. Mary is very excited to be working with such a wonderful artistic team at MYT. She is very thankful for this gift of theater and all that God has in store for her. Jeremiah 29:11 KAITLYN RAWSON (Dance Core) is excited to be a part of Elf Jr. She is a 10th grader at Classical Academy High School and some of her favorite roles include Sonia in Godspell and Shenzi in The Lion King. She would like to thank everyone who helped make this show possible and she hopes you enjoy the show!

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) KATALINA SMITH (Sam) is delighted to be part of Elf Jr.! She is in 7th grade at Valley Middle School and plays the ukulele. Katalina has performed with the Carlsbad Community Center, Star Repertory and CYT. She has fond memories of being in Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan Jr., Wizard of Oz and Addams Family. She would like to thank the Producer and everyone at Moonlight Youth Theatre for this opportunity.

SCOTTIE SMITH (Macy’s Saleswoman) MYT credits include Junie B. Jones, Beauty and the Beast, and James and the Giant Peach. She has been seen in NCR Theatre School’s Winnie the Pooh, Honk Jr., Tale of Two Cities and Aladdin Jr., Lamb’s Players Theatre’s An American Christmas, and was featured in The Darrell Hammond Project at the La Jolla Playhouse. She proudly serves as student body Vice President at her school.

MAYA VALVERDE (Mrs.Claus/Ms.Greenway) is excited to make her Moonlight debut! Maya loves to perform, and this is her seventh show. Some favorite past credits include Timon (The Lion King) and Mrs.Potts (Beauty and the Beast) at Coastal Academy, along with Footloose at Ovation Theatre. Maya also enjoys spending time with family/friends, playing softball/volleyball, and praising God. She would like to thank God, the creative team, and her family/friends for their support. Enjoy!

WYATT VANHAZEL (Santa/Fake Santa) is an 8th grader at Valley Middle School where he is a Showstopper. He played Mufasa in Lion King Jr. at CCT and Jaffar in Aladdin Jr. At Valley Middle School. He also has been a part of Moonlight Youth Theatre in Alice in Wonderland (Card #3), James and the Giant Peach (Ensemble) and Madagascar Jr. (Sea Captain). He enjoys acting, video games, riding bikes and aspires to be a comedian, actor and voice-over actor.

Itzel, we are so excited to see you perform!! You light up the stage as well as our hearts. Continue to Believe… :) With all our love, Mom and Dad

Andrea, we are so excited for your first performance with MYT. We love to your adventurous spirit.

- Love, Your Family

Jackson: We are so excited to see you play Buddy again! We are so proud of you!

Bring on the sparklejollytwinklejingly fun!

- Love, Mom, Dad, Blake & Kaelyn

Sierra! We are so excited to see you perform as an elf! You’ve worked so hard to prepare and we can’t wait to see you on stage. xo, Mom & Dad

Alyssa Indegno, we are so proud of you! We love you!

- Love, Dad, Mom, Michael & Izzy!

Alana! We can’t wait to see you on the stage as the Souvlaki Girl. We are so proud of your hard work and preparation. xo, Mom & Dad

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) LEA VARGAS (Jovie) is an 18 year-old high school graduate! This is her first show with Moonlight and she could not be more excited! A few of her favorite roles include Mamma Mia! (Donna), Footloose (Ariel), and Chicago (Roxie). Lea has had an amazing experience with this company and the people within it. A huge thank you to everyone for their love and support!

GEORGIA WALLERIUS (Dance Core) is a 7th grader at Earl Warren Middle School. This is her 9th musical and she’s happy to be a part of the cast and hopes you enjoy the show!

KENDALL WEBB (Charlotte Dennon/Dance Core) is so excited to be a part of this incredible cast. She is a freshman at San Marcos High School. Some of her favorite past shows include: Hairspray, Mamma Mia, and Addams Family. She hopes you enjoy the show.

JORDAN WHALEY (Macy’s Manager) is so excited to be a part of her first musical with the Moonlight Youth Theatre. She has performed in Cinderella (Step-Mother), Into the Woods (Granny), and working on Macbeth; Off Kiltered (Pandora) at Bonsall High School. She wishes for you to enjoy the show!

NATHAN WILLIAMSON (Walter Hobbs) is so happy that you came! He is a freshman at Rancho Bernardo High. His favorite past roles have been Shrek (Shrek), Daddy Warbucks (Annie), Mufasa (The Lion King), and Mr. Mayor (Seussical). Outside of acting, he is an Eagle Scout and is on the Cross Country and Track team. He is so happy that you came, and hopes you love the show.

CHELSEA ZARATE (Elf/Macy’s Child) is 10 Years old, a 5th grader at Mission Meadows. Chelsea has been part of plays like Alice in Wonderland, Lion King Jr. Cinderella, Madagascar, Holiday Show Chorus and several talent shows. She loves to dance, sing, read and play the drums. Chelsea is extremely proud to be part of this production, Elf. She would like to thank her amazing parents, awesome brother Maury and her sisters for all their love and support.

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MCF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Moonlight Youth Theatre (MYT) is a program of the Moonlight Cultural Foundation.

The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to build and engage community through transformative arts experiences by providing philanthropic support for Moonlight Stage Productions and Moonlight Youth Theatre’s arts education programs. Thanks to the continued generosity of donors and sponsors the Foundation is able to support year-round programming at the Moonlight as well as vital educational programs for the youth in our community. You can help make magic at the Moonlight with a gift to the Foundation today. Contact 760.630.7650 or justin@moonlightfoundation.com for more information.

JEFF PASHBY President

DAVE COWLES Vice President LEE COVELL Treasurer

KATHY NAYLOR Secretary BILL BIRNIE

ANGEL MASON BROADUS RYAN COLEMAN ANGIE FRAZIER

KENT LEITHOLD CARLTON LUND

WESLEY MCDONOUGH MARY LOU MONTULLI CHRISTINE WHITTEN

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Congrats to the entire cast and crew!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2020...

We invite you to get in on the act!

For over 25 years, MOONLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE has been providing award-winning theatrical training to the San Diego County Community. MYT offers programs designed for youth from ages 7 to 18 of various skill levels who are interested in all areas of theatrical performance, as well as those who want to remain “behind the scenes”. Our educational opportunities are staffed by professional actors, directors, choreographers, musical directors and other theatre professionals. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities to learn about, participate in and to experience the magic of live theatre and performance including: • Winter/Spring Student-led Production – Little Women the Broadway Musical • Winter/Spring Theatre Internship Program

• Moonlight Audition Workshop – February 9th, 2020 • Spring/Summer Musical Production - TBD

• Spring/Summer Theatre Internship Program

• Summer Theatre Camp – July 2020 • Fall Musical Production – The Wizard of Oz • Fall Theatre Internship Program • MYT Studio Classes & Workshops

Visit www.moonlightfoundation.com, email mike@moonlightfoundation.com, or call 760.622.5123 for more information!

Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education Moonlight Cultural Foundation

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JULY 15 – AUGUST 1

MAY 13 – 30

JUNE 10 – 27

AUGUST 12 – 29

SEPTEMBER 9 – 26

SUBSCRIPTIONS GO ON SALE JANUARY 2020. SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 2020.

MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM | 760.724.2110 Shows and dates are subject to change.

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WEEK 1 • JULY 6 - 10, 2020 WEEK 2 • JULY 13 - 17, 2020 Guajome Park Academy 2000 North Santa Fe Road, Vista CHOOSE YOUR WEEK!

Award-winning Moonlight Youth Theatre brings you two (2) available weeks of fun, immersive instruction in singing, dancing, acting and more. Camp format is the same for both weeks with some changes to performance material for the Camp Showcase.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education 760.622.5123 mike@moonlightfoundation.com 18

JOIN US BEHIND THE SCENES VISTAEDUCATIONFOUNDATION

Moonlight Youth Theatre, in partnership with Vista Education Foundation has openings for internships in the following areas: • Directing • Musical Directing • Choreography • Production Management • Stage Management • Sound Design

• Lighting Design • Costume Design • Properties Design • Make-up Design • Orchestra (available during our Fall production only)

Applications available at moonlightfoundation.com.

For additional information, please contact mike@moonlightfoundation.com or 760.622.5123.

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2020 SEASON LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL AVO PLAYHOUSE

(STUDENT-LED PRODUCTION)

AUDITIONS – February 2020 PERFORMANCES – April 3rd – 5th, 2020 (Auditions for Ages 13 – 18)

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

EXCITING SPRING/SUMMER PRODUCTION TO BE ANNOUNCED AVO PLAYHOUSE

AUDITIONS – April 2020 PERFORMANCES – June 19th – 21st, 2020 (Auditions for Ages 7 – 18)

THE WIZARD OF OZ

MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE

AUDITIONS – August 2020 PERFORMANCES – October, 9th – 17th, 2020 (Auditions for Ages 7 – 18) Join us for the Broadway musical version of this great family classic directed by Geno Carr from the original Broadway cast of Come From Away (with over 1,200 performances) with Music Direction by the incredible Lyndon Pugeda. You won’t want to miss this opulent musical featuring scenery and costumes from the Madison Square Garden production! Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz will Directed by sweep audiences off their feet. Come along for the adventure as Dorothy and her little Broadway’s dog Toto are transported Over the Rainbow into the magical land of Oz. Along the way GENO CARR! they encounter the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick Road as they search for the great and powerful Wizard. The magic of this musical is sure to cast its spell on the entire family with such classic songs as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.” If you’ve shared the story of “Wicked” with the family, now experience what happens when Dorothy drops in!