ELF THE MUSICAL JR to be Presented at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts invites families across York to celebrate the season with Elf the Musical JR, a joyful, music-filled holiday production performed entirely by young artists under the age of 16. Running December 12–21 for eight performances, the show brings the heart, humor, and festive warmth of the beloved film to life onstage.

This year’s production is part of DreamWrights’ full lineup of seasonal programming, including the annual Holiday Bazaar, which transforms the lobby and Bazaar spaces into a marketplace of local artisans, handmade gifts, and family-friendly festivities. Guests are encouraged to explore the Bazaar, enjoy refreshments, and make a full holiday outing of their visit.

Based on the hit movie, Elf the Musical JR follows Buddy the Elf as he leaves the North Pole to find his true family, discovering joy, belonging, and Christmas cheer along the way. DreamWrights’ production features double casting for the five leading roles, giving more young performers the opportunity to shine, while all remaining roles are single cast and appear in every performance.

TICKETS & VISITOR INFORMATION

In advance: General Seating $16
Reserved Seating $20

At the door: $2 more per ticket

Bazaar and Lobby open one hour before the show.
Theatre doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Refreshments available before the show and during intermission.

Free off-street parking provided for all attendees.

Tickets and details are available at www.dreamwrights.org.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

8 PERFORMANCES
December 12–21, 2025

Evening Shows (7:00 pm)
December 12, 13, 19 & 20

Matinee Shows (3:00 pm)
December 13, 14, 20 & 21

Red Cast Leading Role Performances
December 12 at 7:00 pm
December 13 at 3:00 pm
December 20 at 7:00 pm
December 21 at 3:00 pm

Green Cast Leading Role Performances
December 13 at 7:00 pm
December 14 at 3:00 pm
December 19 at 7:00 pm
December 20 at 3:00 pm

(All other roles are single cast and appear in every performance.)

CAST

Buddy (Red) – Lily Ganong
Jovie (Red) – Evie Haag
Walter (Red) – Dawn Motter
Emily (Red) – Rion Nogel
Michael (Red) – Josie Klunk

Buddy (Green) – Sadie Jarmer
Jovie (Green) – Mylah Schmitt
Walter (Green) – Amy Pendergast
Emily (Green) – Danielle Collison
Michael (Green) – Camryn McCormick

Santa & Ensemble – John Baxter
Elf #3, Mr. Greenway, Ensemble – Casper Ganong
Deb & Ensemble – Lorelei Drinkut
Chadwick & Ensemble – Bee Kraft
Matthews & Ensemble – Elise Clayson
Charlie & Ensemble – Bennet Crone
Shawanda & Ensemble – Audrey Kveragas
Security Guard #1, Policeman #1, Ensemble – Calvin Jones
Security Guard #2, Policeman #2, Ensemble – Javan Miller
Charlotte Dennon & Ensemble – Julia Miller
Darlene Lambert, Santa’s Helper, Ensemble – Amy Kyles
Saleswoman & Ensemble – Aida Otuyelu
Emma Van Brocklin, Macy’s Employee #1, Ensemble – Ava Keller
Fake Santa & Ensemble – Ellis Kraft
Elf #1 & Ensemble – Kellan Kveragas
Elf #2 & Ensemble – Perry Matthai
Elf #4, Sam, Ensemble – Torrin Shrader
Elf #5, Sarah, Manager, Ensemble – Clara Ericson
Ensemble – Leo Crone

PRODUCTION CREW

Props Crew
Zephyr Aquino
Maddie Cahill
Millie Crone
Aurora Detwiler
Audrey Fauth
Nora Fauth
Lacey Jarmer
Raina Peck
Sterling Sitler
Laurel Webb
Audrey Yabut
Evelyn Yabut
Laura Yabut

Costume Crew
Evan Aquino
Brooklyn Chambers
Natalie Montejo
Avery Schaefer

Run Crew
Olivia Denis

Sound/Light Board Operators
Elizabeth Pineda
Nevaeh Pineda

PRODUCTION TEAM

Artistic Director – Gregory DeCandia
Director – Crystal Ganong
Music/Vocal Director – Erica Collison
Assistant Music/Vocal Director – Gracie Gladfelter
Choreographer – Priscilla Jarrell
Technical Director – Jay Schmuck
Production Stage Manager – Anja Homberger
Assistant Stage Managers – Evan Aquino and Adi Sweitzer
Props Coordinator – Dee Dee Allen
Lighting Designer – Bob McCleary
Costume Designer – Jess Haag
Set Designer – Jason Collison

SPONSORSHIP & LICENSING

Sponsored in part by Traditions Bank, a Division of ACNB.

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