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Choreographer Musical Director Scene DesignJames Kinney* Cathy Murphy Giddens

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If you're familiar with the movie Elf, then you know the story - a classic about restoring one's faith in Santa Claus and in the Christmas spirit. If ticket sales are any indication, the Christmas spirit is very much alive and well at the Alhambra. It needs no restoring here, just more seats to accommodate it. Thank you all for the amazing gift of support you bring to us. The Christmas spirit is exciting and when shared it is infectious. This time of year is about our faith, treating people with kindness, love and respect, and appreciating all that we have and value - whether that is family, friends, health, joy, money or free time. I'm certainly not shy about how my faith plays a dramatic role in Christmas, but I also appreciate the "spirit" of the holidays. The spirit of this play is really about love and kindness. As you go through your season, my wish is that you try to extend it beyond Christmas, beyond New Year's Day and into your every day life. Let's spread love, kindness and joy all year long!

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Managing Partner..................................................................Craig SmithPartners...............................Bill Barnett, Fraser Burns, E. Karl FrischExecutive Chef........................................................................DeJuan Roy Sous Chef....................................................................................Dale LittleDirector of Sales & Development........................................Gary SmithGroup Sales, Box Office Manager......................................Becky Uibel Bar Manager..................................................................Bobby NewberryLegacy Servers......................................Lois Adkins, Pam Carmichael, Joey Nicholas, Paul Nickas, Eric MaidaDining Room Managers......................John Williams, Leanna BoyerAccounting Director................................................................Lisa Smith Marketing/Media.............................................MediaShare Consulting Marketing Coordinator...............................................Hannah Johnson Print Production........................................................................Tim Ware

Producer, Director...................................................................Tod Booth*Choreographer...................................................................James Kinney*Associate Choreographer...................................................Alex Nordin*Musical Director...............................................Cathy Murphy GiddensProduction Stage Manager.................................................Shain Stroff*Assistant Stage Manager........................................................Lisa Booth*Dance Captain.................................................................Nicole Spencer*Costume Designers...........................Camala Pitts & Dorinda QuilesSet Designer..................................................................................Ian BlackTechnical Director...............................................................Dave DionneLighting Designer............................................................Daniel DunganSound Designer................................................................Linnay BennettProperties..................................................................................Patti Eyler*Deck Chief.............................................................................Bryce CofieldCrew..................................................................Luke Holt & Jason BoothWardrobe Supervisors.............Olivia Chernyshev, Victoria Jackson, Michelle Schoen & Shanise DesissoWardrobe Construction.................................................Sally Pettegrew

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Buddy...............................................................................Dustin Maxwell* Jovie.........................................................................................Jessie Booth*Walter Hobbs...................................................................Mark PoppletonEmily Hobbs..................................................................Jennifer Madure*Michael Hobbs......................................................................Trey MurphyDeb...........................................................................................Lisa Valdini*Manager...........................................................................Jereme Raickett*Santa.........................................................................................Shaun Rice*

Cast of Characters

UnderstudiesBuddy....................................................................................Jake Delaney*Walter/Santa/Manager...........................................................Tod Booth* Jovie/Emily/Deb.............................................................Victoria JacksonMichael............................................................................Tatum MatthewsChorus Swings........................................Rico Lastrapes & Jamie King

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Jake Delaney*Patrick Marshall

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Nicole Spencer*Erin Leigh Knowles

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OvertureScene 1: The North Pole

"Christmastown"Scene 2: Santa’s Workshop

“Not Happy All the Time”Scene 3: Traveling from The North Pole to Manhattan

“World’s Greatest Dad”Scene 4: Greenway Press Office, Empire State Building

“In the Way”Scene 5: Macy’s Toy Department

“Sparklejollytwinklejingley” Scene 6: Hobb’s Central Park West Apartment

“I’ll Believe in You” Scene 7: Hobb’s Apartment, The Next Morning “In the Way” (reprise) Scene 8: Office Board Room, Empire State Building

“Just Like Him”Scene 9: Rockefeller Center

“A Christmas Song”Scene 10: Office Board Room “World”s Greatest Dad” (reprise)

Prologue Scene 1: Chung Fu Palace, Christmas Eve

“Nobody Cares About Santa”Scene 2: Tavern On The Green, Central Park

“Never Fall in Love with an Elf”Scene 3: Hobb’s Apartment

“There is a Santa Claus”Scene 4: Office Board Room

“The Story Of Buddy”Scene 5: Central Park

“Nobody Cares”Scene 6: Central Park, A Moment Later “A Christmas Song” (reprise)Epilogue: The North Pole

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Jessie Booth* JOVIEJessie just finished playing Philly in Philly, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Narrator in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and was a featured singer on AIDA Cruise Lines. Her favorite roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Fiona in Shrek, and Isle in Spring Awakening. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Central Florida. @thejessiebooth www.jessie-booth.com

Dustin Maxwell* BUDDYDustin’s happy to join the Alhambra Theatre again. Favorite regional credits: Corny Collins in Hairspray, Levi in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz. He’s been a singer and dancer with Disney Cruise Line for several years, a choreographer, writer and a performer for English Musicals in South Korea.

Merry Christmas to my family and friends. www.dustinmaxwell.com

Jennifer Medure* EMILY HOBBSJennifer is excited to return to the Alhambra for Elf! A Jacksonville native, Jenny graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and then attended the Boston Conservatory of Music. Favorite roles include Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dorothy Cratchit in Christmas Carole, and Grace Farrell in Annie. Thanks to family, friends, cast and crew for your love and support, especially Tod, Shain, Cathy, Craig, Mom, Charlie and Grace. Merry Christmas!

Mark Poppleton WALTER HOBBSMark was recently seen on the Alhambra stage as Benjamin Franklin in 1776. Mark continues to check off his bucket list states in which he's performed, with only has two states left - New Hampshire and Hawaii. Favorite previous roles include Henry in The Lion in Winter and Alan Swann in My Favorite Year. Thanks to his family and friends for welcoming him

with open arms. www.markpoppleton.com

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Lisa Valdini* DEBLisa is happy to be back on the Alhambra stage. Her most recent shows include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and A Fox on the Fairway. When not on stage, Lisa performs behind a microphone doing voice overs and narrating audio books. She was the voice of Winn Dixie for 12 years. You may also have seen her on HGTV and DIY network, where she was the host of All In Good Taste.

Trey Murphy MICHAEL HOBBSAudiences may remember Trey as Jeremy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. His regional work includes the Destination Dino commercial for the Jacksonville Zoo and the YouTube channel PorTREYals. Trey will also be playing Winthrop in Providence School’s production of The Music Man. Thanks to his mom

and dad, Mama Cathy, and Tod Booth.

Shaun Rice* SANTA CLAUS/MR. GREENWAYShaun is excited to be back at the Alhambra after playing Fester in The Addams Family. Love to the Lukas' and to Scarlett. National Tours: The Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional: The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Guys & Dolls, I Love A Piano. @shaunpuffyrice www.shaunrice.com

Jereme Raickett* MANAGERJereme is ecstatic to be back onstage with the Alhambra family. He works professionally as an actor, director and producer, and within the community. Some of his regional credits include Suessical, DreamGirls and most recently Five Guys Named Moe. Directing credits include Fences, Memphis, Smokey Joe's Cafe

and recently The Color Purple. Jereme is also the full time production manager for Players By The Sea. He would like to thank God, Tod, his mother, mentors and friends for their constant support and guidance.

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Rico Lastrapes ENSEMBLERico was last seen in Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of In the Heights and staged reading of 72 Miles to Go. Favorite credits include Newsies, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pajama Game, Tarzan, Big Fish, The Toxic Avenger, Gypsy, Much Ado About Nothing. He holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida. www.ricolastrapes.com

Jake Delaney* ENSEMBLEJake has performed in 49 of the 50 States, as well as internationally throughout Canada and Asia, on several tours and through various regional work. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Thanks to Tod and Shain for this opportunity, and to everyone

who helps get him through the day!

Patrick Marshall ENSEMBLEPatrick is thrilled to be returning to the Alhambra stage. He was last seen here in The Wiz. Patrick would like to dedicate this performance to his family who has pushed him to be the best he can possibly be. Enjoy the show and Merry Christmas!

Galloway Stevens ENSEMBLEThis role is Galloway's Alhambra debut. He is celebrating 25 years in the entertainment profession, performing from coast to coast and overseas. His other recent regional credits include Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Franklin Hart in 9 to 5, Emcee in Cabaret at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Gomez in The Addams Family at

the Temple Theatre Company, and Jud Fry in Oklahoma! at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre.

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Erin Leigh Knowles ENSEMBLEErin is thrilled to be making her Alhambra debut! She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater from the University of Tampa. Her past credits include Hairspray at American Stage Theatre Company and Stop Kiss at Powerstories Theatre. She has also worked onboard the Oceania Riviera as a production vocalist and at Busch Gardens Tampa as a lead vocalist. She dedicates this performance to Max “Maxtape” Chambers.

Nicole Spencer* ENSEMBLEThis is Nicole's third show at the Alhambra. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance from Florida State University. She was the dance captain for the first national tours of Dirty Dancing and The Bodyguard. Nicole has also performed as an entertainer with Princess Cruises, in shows off-Broadway, on Saturday Night Live, and danced in PBS’s Greatest Performances

with Andrea Bocelli. Love to her fiancé!

Kaléa Leverette ENSEMBLEKaléa, locally known as Miss Jacksonville, spends her time reading and taking graduate school courses. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and in International Affairs from Florida State University, but has always dreamed of the bright lights of Broadway. She thanks her parents for their unwavering support.

Jamie King ENSEMBLEJamie is a Jacksonville native who studied musical theatre at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. During that time, she landed the role of principle dancer with The Wiz and Once on This Island. Jamie's future plans are to further her education at The Juilliard School in July 2019.

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Lucy Feagins CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLELucy is thrilled to return to the Alhambra stage after previously playing Molly in Annie and Tiny Tim in Christmas Carole. She is nine years old and in third grade, and really loves animals (especially chinchillas because they are soft and cuddly). Lucy sends love and thanks to her family and the Alhambra staff.

Tatum Matthews CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLE9-year-old Tatum was last seen on the Alhambra stage as Jemima in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She loves theatre, the color pink, bunnies, and chocolate. Smiling is one of her favorites too! Her dream role would be Tina or Judy Denmark in Ruthless!, but she'd be happy just to see the show live some day. Tatum thanks her family and friends for their support

Abigail Douglas CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLEAbigail is excited to be in her debut performance on the Alhambra Stage! She is an eighth grader studying theatre at LaVilla School of The Arts. Her favorite roles (so far) have been Cat in the Hat in Suessical, and Cassie in 13. Musical theatre is her passion and she hopes to one day be on Broadway! Abigail would like to thank the Alhambra for this opportunity.

Reagan Thomas CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLEReagan is thrilled to be making her debut at the Alhambra! She is a sixth grader studying theatre at LaVilla School of the Arts and has recently performed as Annie at The Northeast Florida Conservatory and Tomika in School of Rock at The Island Theater. Thanks to her family for supporting her!

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Tod Booth* PRODUCER/DIRECTORAfter 54 years in the business (over 30 years in Jacksonville) and the continued support of his artistic staff and management of the Alhambra - Tod continues to live his dream!

Cathy Murphy Giddens MUSICAL DIRECTORCathy has musically directed hundreds of shows regionally, off-Broadway and in the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. She has been the musical director at the Alhambra since 2012. Cathy holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in music education from Jacksonville University.

Shain Stroff* STAGE MANAGERShain has been the resident Production Stage Manager at the theater for the past two and a half years. Some of his Alhambra performance credits include Caractucus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes and Gangster 1 in The Drowsy Chaperone. Shain has also choreographed many Alhambra productions from 2011 - 2018.

James Kinney* CHOREOGRAPHERRecently named Best Choreographer by Broadway World for his work on Casa Mañana’s Children of Eden, James choreography can be seen on stages andtelevision screens across the country. Currently he'sdeveloping a new musical, The Gravity of Love. @jkinneydance www.jamesakinney.com

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