The Circuit Playhouse Presents Junie B. in JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!

Junie B. Jones (world's funniest first grader) is SUPER excited about the upcoming holiday sing-along and gift exchange at her school. That is, of course, until she draws Bossy-Head May for Secret Santa! Junie B. thinks this might be the perfect way to teach Bossy-Head May a lesson, but will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere with her plans? Based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park.

Jacquelyn Skoog Hayner is making her Circuit Playhouse debut as Junie B. Jones. She is joined by Issac Middleton (Peter and the Starcatcher; Memphis the Musical) as Herb, Emily Dison (Memphis the Musical, Mamma Mia!) as May, StanDrew Parker (Reefer Madness) as Mr. Scary and Eileen Peterson (Sisters of Swing; Miss Saigon) as Lucille/Elf Ellen. Kalab Babb and Jari Head are making their Circuit Playhouse debuts as Jose/Mr. Toot & Sheldon/Phillip Johnny Bob. Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is directed by Jordan Nichols (Memphis the Musical; Mamma Mia!).

The preview performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!, on Friday, November 25th at 2pm, will be a food drive benefiting the Mid-South Food Bank. In exchange for four cans of food, patrons can receive one ticket to the preview performance. Playhouse on the Square will be accepting cans for the entire week leading up to the preview performance.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! runs November 25th - December 23rd at The Circuit Playhouse. The Circuit Playhouse Inc. Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is sponsored by Eyewear Gallery. The Pay-What-You-Can Performance is Thursday, December 22nd at 7pm. Pay-What-You-Can performances are sponsored by ArtsZone/AutoZone and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. The Circuit Playhouse is located at 51 S. Cooper Street. For more information or to make reservations, please call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.

Cast:

Junie B. Jones - Jacquelyn Skoog Hayner

Herb - Issac Middleton

May - Emily Dison

Mr. Scary - StanDrew Parker

Jose/Mr. Toot - Kaleb Babb

Sheldon/Philip Jonny Bob - Jari Head

Lucille/Elf Ellen - Eileen Peterson

Production Team:

Director - Jordan Nichols

Production Manager - Katharine Hughen

Stage Manager - Kiersten Fallow

Scenic Designer - Mary Atchley

Lighting Designer - Zo Haynes

Sound Designer - Carter McHann

Costume Designer - Kelsey Marie Townsend

Technical Director - Phillip Hughen

Title: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

Venue: The Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper St

Dates: November 25 - December 23

Times: Fridays @ 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays @ 2pm

Tickets: $25 Opening Weekend (November 25, 26, 27), $30 adults and $10 children

Box Office: 901-726-4656

Web: playhouseonthesquare.org