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ELF JR ~ Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. 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 reality that his father is on the naughty list and that 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.
Lap sitting is not permitted as every person must have their own ticket. No children under 3 will be permitted. No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.
SHOWTIMES @ LCC
Saturday, November 23 ~ 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 23 ~ 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 24 ~ 2:00 PM
ELF JR AUDITION INFORMATION
All those cast in ELF JR are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $28) by a certain date during the rehearsal process. One parent being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Subscriptions paid during the 2024-2025 season will also fulfill this requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.
Director: Paula Sutter
Co-Assistant Directors: Tricia Kohan & Beth Sutter
Vocal Director: Carrie Chaparro
Choreographer: Jordyn Clark
CAST LIST:
THANK YOU to everyone who took the time and effort to audition for ELF JR. We had so many talented youth audition. Decisions were very hard! If you didn’t make this production, please try again. Congratulations to everyone!
ELF JR CAST LIST
Buddy................................................................. Brady Perzee
Santa ........................................................... Hunter Lockhart
Walter Hobbs....................................................... Paul Bishir
Emily Hobbs................................................ Olivia Zwirkoski
Michael Hobbs............................................... Cole Pilbeam
Deb......................................................................... Kait Kenney
Jovie..................................................................... Abby Purcell
Mr. Greenway....................................................... Austin Lyle
Macy’s Manager...................................... Aidan Troendle
Chadwick ................................................... Brooks Wonder
Matthews ........................................................ Harper Case
Charlie / Macy’s TBA............................ Ashton Lamont
Shawanda / In show Caroler....... Cheyenne Clausing
Charlotte Denton / NYC street crowd....... Hannah Fish
Sam / Frosty the snowman............ Garrett Rejholec
Fake Santa / NYC Cowboy.................... Kane Rushing
Darlene Lambert / Office staff............ Sophie Powell
Emma Van Brocklin / Macy’s TBA.......... Kylee Kothe
Policeman 1 / NYC street crowd .......... Nolan Janek
Policeman 2 / NYC street Crowd........ Jackson Day
Security Guard 1 / NYC Flier Guy....... Owen Stevenson
Security Guard 2 / NYC Flier Guy....... Keaton Denny
Sarah / Macy’s TBA.............................Mary Alice Kunz
NYC Taxi lady / Rockefeller................ Eden Johnson
NYC Teenager / Office staff .............. Carter Budimir
NYC Jogger / Macy’s TBA...................... Jacob White
NYC Souvlaki Cart Vendor / Macy TBA ....... Kirby Veit
NYC Bell Ringer / Macy’s TBA............ Emma Mayts
Santa Elf / Macy Elf................................ Parker Birkey
Santa Elf / Macy Elf.................................. Kinley Collins
Santa Elf / Macy Elf ......................... Emma Froeschle
Santa Elf / Suzy Snowflake........... Eva Sue Gregoire
Santa Elf / Suzy Snowflake .................... Sophia Diaz
Santa Elf / Suzy Snowflake ............... Abigail James
Santa Elf / Suzy Snowflake ........... Molly Indicavitch
Santa Elf / Macy’s TBA.................... Yazeni Calderon
Santa Elf / Rudolph............................ Brooklyn McGill
Santa Elf / Macy’s Child ......................... Artie Meyer
Santa Elf / NYC Spiderman ............. Daniel Marion
Santa Elf / Macy’s TBA ................. Hadley Kirkland
Santa Elf / Rockefeller............... Maddie Mulvenna
Santa Elf / Macy’s TBA............................ June Rader
Mother in Macy’s / NYC street crowd....... Savannah Whittington
Macy’s Perfume Sales Lady / NYC street crowd..........Reagan Diaz
Macy’s TBA / Rockefeller............. Kolbee Shoufler
Macy’s TBA / In show Caroler............. Anna Poole
Macy’s TBA / Office Staff......... Adrianna Udstuen
Macy’s TBA/ Rockefeller........... Adelynn Udstuen
Macy’s TBA / In show caroler............. Lauryn Balk
Macy’s TBA / NYC Statue of Liberty ....... Simone Copiskey
Macy’s TBA / NYC Window........... Sophia Sherrill
Macy’s TBA / NYC Window........... Olivia Douglas
Macy’s TBA / In Show Caroler......... Ella Nitschke
Macy’s TBA / NYC Window............ Odelia Kirkpatrick
**** All Macy’s TBA’s will be determined by costume fittings
**** Other parts will be assigned for New York Street Crowd, Rockefeller Crowd, Office Staff, New York Window Crowd, Before show carolers, in show carolers, after show carolers, additional Macy’s
PERFORMANCE DATES & LOCATION:
Lincoln Cultural Center 240 Warren Ave Kankakee IL 60901
There will be seven (7) mandatory performances of this production.
School Performances: Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22
(there will be two school show performances* each day at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm)
Public Performances: Saturday, November 23 at 2 pm; Saturday, November 23 at 7 pm; Sunday, November 24 at 2 pm
*Every young person cast in this production will be required to miss two days of school for the school performances. Every cast member will be required to have a permission slip signed by his/her teachers and principal during the first week of rehearsal. Failure to return this slip by the deadline given may result in the cast member being removed from the cast.
AUDITION AND CALLBACK DATES / LOCATION:
AUDITIONS: Thursday, September 5 & Friday, September 6 starting at 6 pm
CALLBACKS: Saturday, September 7 starting at 10 am
KVTA Studios 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee IL 60901
All auditioners must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 years of age by November 21, 2024. Proof of age may be requested. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.
KVTA Policies: PDF
KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF
All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org
For those cast in the show, our CAST READ THRU and PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING will be on Monday, September 16, at 6:30 pm at the KVTA Studios. This is a mandatory meeting.
Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the Director, Paula Sutter, at: elfjr2024@gmail.com Please include Elf JR Auditions in the subject line.
Break a leg!
Sincerely,
The Staff of Elf JR