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June 18 - August 22, 2021

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State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois The Dinner Theatre of Columbia Production of -the Musical Book by and Music by Lyrics by Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum

Artistic Director Toby Orenstein

Direction/Choreography Musical Direction/Orchestrations Mark Minnick Ross Scott Rawlings Scenic/Lighting Design David A. Hopkins John Pantazis Coordination Janine Sunday Based on Original by Gregg Barnes

Originally produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures In association with Unique Features

ELF-THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Fog, haze, and strobe effects are used in this performance.

Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia • 5900 Symphony Woods Road • Columbia, MD 21044 Box Office 410-730-8311 • 800-88TOBYS (800-888-6297) www.tobysdinnertheatre.com The CAST Buddy …………………...... ……….. Jeffrey Shankle Jovie ……………………...... ……… MaryKate Brouillet Walter Hobbs .………………...... David Bosley-Reynolds Emily Hobbs …………………...... ….. Janine Sunday Michael Hobbs ……...... … Partick Ford, Cato Huza, Luka Van Herksen /Manager ……………...... …. DeCarlo Raspberry Mrs. Claus/Deb ………………...... ….. Kalen Robinson Mr. Greenway/Charlie ………...... ….. David James Tiara …………………………...... ……. Alexis Krey Chadwick/Fake Santa …………...... … Justin Calhoun Matthews ……………………...... …… Shane Lowry Macy’s Saleswoman …………...... ……… Crystal Freeman Jim/Boy ……………………...... ………….. AJ Whittenberger Charlotte/Waitress …………………...... ………. Patricia Targete

ENSEMBLE Justin Calhoun, Crystal Freeman, David James Alexis Krey, Shane Lowry, Patricia Targete, AJ Whittenberger

UNDERSTUDIES Shane Lowry (Buddy), Kalen Robinson (Jovie), Crystal Freeman (Emily), David James (Walter), Shawn Kettering (Santa), Heather Beck (Deb, Female Ensemble), Brandon Bedore (Greenway, Manager, Male Ensemble)

ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard I ...... Ross Scott Rawlings, Nathan Scavilla Keyboard II ...... Reenie Codelka, Lisa Mattia, Ann Prizzi Keyboard III ...... Catina McLagan, Ann Prizzi, Nathan Scavilla Drums/Percussion ...... Bob LaForce, Brett Schatz

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Act I

Overture ...... Orchestra “Happy All The Time”...... Santa, Buddy & “World’s Greatest Dad”...... Buddy “In The Way”...... Deb, Walter, Emily, Michael & Company “Sparklejollytwinklejingley”…...... Buddy, Manager & Company “I’ll Believe In You”……...... … Michael & Emily “In The Way - Reprise”…...... …. Emily & Walter “Just Like Him”……...... … Buddy, Deb & Company “A Christmas Song”…...... Buddy, Jovie & Company “World’s Greatest Dad – Reprise”…...... …. Buddy & Company

there will be one twenty-minute intermission

Act I I

Entr’ Acte ...... Orchestra “Nobody Cares About Santa” ...... Fake Santas, Manager & Buddy “Never Fall In Love (With An Elf)” ...... Jovie “There Is A Santa Claus”...... …... Michael & Emily “The Story of Buddy”...... Buddy and Company “Nobody Cares (Santa Reprise)”…...... Santa Claus “A Christmas Song - Reprise”…...... Jovie, Buddy, Emily, Michael, Walter & Company “Finale”……...... Company

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5 UNDER THE LIGHTS! h e a T h e R b e CK CRYSTa l F R e e M a n (Deb US/Female Ensemble swing) (Macy’s Saleswoman/ Ensemble, Most recently seen at Toby’s in Emily US) Recent roles at Toby’s and Home for the Holidays. include Dragon (Shrek) Effie Credits Include: Mamma Mia, A (), Mrs. Fezziwig (A Christmas Story, , , Christmas Carol), Abuela Claudia , & Little Shop of (). Morgan State Horrors. Sign language interpreter University, BA Music. I dedicate and business owner by day. Love this to Mack and Sky. to Shawn, Mathis, and her whole family.

B R a n DO N b e DOR E P A TR I C K F ORD (Manager US/Male Ensemble (Michael) Last seen as Young swing) Brandon is a graduate Charlie in at of The Catholic University of Toby’s. Recent Roles: Randy (A America. Toby’s credits include Christmas Story, Toby’s); Bruce Shrek (Pinocchio), The Little (Matilda, Olney); Boy (, Mermaid, Mamma Mia, , Olney); Jeremy (Chitty Chitty The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Bang Bang), Chip (Beauty and and . the Beast), and Alien (Gilligan’s Island) at Way Off Dinner Theatre. Thanks to Toby, Mark, Ross, cast, and crew.

DAVID BOSLEY-REYNODS Chrysaetos“Cato”huza (Walter Hobbs) is thankful to be (Michael) A rising 8th grader in part of Elf. David last appeared Howard County, Cato was last at Toby’s in Kinky Boots and A seen as Flick in Toby’s production Christmas Story. Other favorite of A Christmas Story. He is happy Toby’s roles include the Cowardly to be a part of this uplifting cast Lion, , and and crew during ‘Christmas in Tevye. To absent friends! July’ at Toby’s. Special thanks to Toby & Mark.

MARYKATE BROUILLET d a v i d j a m e s (Jovie) Recently seen at Toby’s ( Mr.Greenway/Charlie/ in Shrek (Princess Fiona), Home Ensemble) , director, Helen for the Holidays and Kinky Hayes winner (5 nominations, Boots (Nicola). Other Toby’s favorites include Louise in 2 wins), director of CCTA , Katherine in Newsies, youth theatre, Commission on Peter in , Eponine in Presidential Debates (2004-2020), Les Miserables, and Wednesday hairdresser, visual merchandiser, in The Addams Family. Keegan plumber, dog rescuer, bartender, Theatre: Marian in The Bridges of Madison County, Spring world traveler, last seen here in Awakening. Riverside Center, Home for the Holidays and now Creative Cauldron: Nevermore. this… ENJOY!

J U ST i n C a l h O u n S h aW N K e tt e r i n g ( Chadwick/ Fake Santa/ (Santa US) Credits include: The Ensemble) Last seen at Toby’s Addams Family (Uncle Fester), in Shrek and A Christmas Story. Spamalot (Sir Bedevere), Fiddler Toby’s credits include: The Little on the Roof (Perchik), Seussical Mermaid (Prince Eric), Young (Horton), A Year With Frog Frankenstein (Victor), Grease and Toad (Frog), The Buddy (Roger), The Bodyguard (Stalker). Holly Story ( Bopper), and JMU Alum. Thanks to Toby, many more. Much love to my Mark, family, and friends! beautiful wife, Heather and my amazing son, Mathis. Enjoy! 6 UNDER THE LIGHTS! (CONTINUED) a l e X I S K R E Y J a n i n e S u n D A Y (Tiara, Ensemble) Last seen (Emily Hobbs) Four time Helen at Toby’s in Shrek and The Hayes Nominee: Sylvia (Danny Bodyguard. Recent credits: and Sylvia - American Century Sophie (Mamma Mia, Way Off Theatre), Lucy (Jekyll and Hyde Broadway), Mary Lane (Reefer - Toby’s), Maria ( Madness, ), - Toby’s), Fiona ( Rosie (Cabaret, Annapolis - West End Dinner Theatre). Shakespeare). She was also a Other Toby’s roles: Betty (White cheerleader for the Washington Christmas), Amneris (Aida), Capitals’ for 3 years. Graduate of Grizabella (Cats), Kim (Miss Catholic University for Musical Saigon). Favorite role: Mommy Theatre. www.alexiskrey.com to Trey! Love to Russell!

S h a n e L OWRY PATRICIA “PEP” TARGETE (Matthews/ Ensemble/ Buddy US) (Charlotte/Waitress/Ensemble) Last seen at Toby’s in Shrek and Pep is an actor, choreographer and dance teacher in the DC Kinky Boots. Recent Roles: Chad area. Last seen at Toby’s in A (Disaster, Cockpit) Sky (Mamma Christmas Story. Other Toby’s Mia, DCT), St. Jimmy (American credits include The Bodyguard, Idiot, MST). Thank you to Toby, Mamma Mia, , , Mark, and this production for this The Color Purple. Regional credits: Maine State Music opportunity! Love to my Family Theatre, Monumental, Keegan, and Friends! Constellation, NextStop, and Cumberland . Love to Toby, Mark, family and friends!

DECARLO RASPBERRY l u K A va n h e RKS e n (Santa Claus/Manager)Boston (Michael) is 14 years old and thrilled to make his debut at Conservatory Graduate, Opera Toby’s. YAA credits include and Musical performer. Credits: The Tin Man (Wizard of Oz), Kinky Boots, Bodyguard, Grease, Bruce Bogtrotter (Matilda, Jr) Hunchback of Notre Dame, The and Omar (, Jr.). His Little Mermaid ( first lead role was Sebastian Recipient), , Smokey Joe’s (Little Mermaid, Jr.) at Cafe, Brooklyn, Miracle..34th, Hill Middle School. He is an avid drummer and speaks three Beauty & the Beast, Showboat, languages fluently (English, , among others. Special Spanish and Dutch). Originally Thanks to Toby, Mark, and Crew from Mozambique, he has lived www.decarloraspberry.com on 3 continents.

K a l e n R O b i n SO N A J W h i TT e n b e RG E R (Mrs.Claus/Deb/Ensemble) (Jim/Boy/Ensemble)Recent Received her BFA in Musical Toby’s: Shrek, Kinky Boots, Theatre at Howard Univ. A Christmas Story, Grease, Recently seen narrating for The Little Mermaid, Mamma Shakeapere’s Theatre Gala at Shakespeare Theatre. Regional Mia. Nat’l Tour: Big Nate. theatre credits: Spring Awakening Regional: Signature, Bucks (Thea) at Round House Theatre County Playhouse, Studio, and Grease (Jan) at Toby’s. She Media, Constellation, Nextstop, thanks God and her supportive Imagination, Adventure, family for her success! uIG: Riverside, Compass Rose. k_nicole143 u Facebook and Producer: AJ’s Flashiest YouTube: Kalen Robinson Mobs! Graduate Indiana Univ. J e f f R E Y S h a n K l e (Buddy) Toby’s credits include Shrek (Lord Farquaad – Helen Hayes Nomination) T h e ADVERTISE HERE Hunchback of Notre Dame (Phoebus), A Christmas Story and reach 110,000 theatre lovers, just (Old Man), Mamma Mia (Sam), Young Frankenstein (Frederick), like you! Year-round advertising that 1776 (John Adams), among many you can change throughout the year. others. Jeffrey toured the US and in productions of Call Barbara Russell at 410-730-4024 Spamalot and Gypsy and was a performer on Disney Cruise Line. . 7

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12 PRODUCTION STAFF Director/Choreographer ...... Mark Minnick Music Director/Conductor ...... Ross Scott Rawlings Assistant Conductor ...... Nathan Scavilla Production Stage Manager ...... Cheryl Stansfield Assistant Stage Manager ...... Vanessa Vincent Scenic/Lighting Designer ...... David A. Hopkins Sound Designer ...... John Pantazis Costume Coordinator ...... Janine Sunday ...... Emily Thompson Assistant Technical Director ...... John Pantazis Set Construction ...... Jimmy Engelkermier, David A. Hopkins, John Pantazis, Emily Thompson Set Decoration ...... Shane Lowry, David A. Hopkins Properties Coordinator ...... Shane Lowry Light Board Operators ...... Jimmy Engelkermier, Heather Williams Sound Board Operator ...... John Pantazis, Molly Klezer Running Crew ...... Quadry Brown, Robyn Levy, Sarah Tossman, Vanessa Vincent, Brian Wensus Dance Captain ...... Alexis Krey Lead Seamstress ...... Mary Quinn Lead Wardrobe Assistant ...... Sarah King Wardrobe Assistant ...... Caroline Seidman Wig Stylist ...... Jason Keuberth We would like to recognize and thank our incredible staff -- your hard work and dedication is what makes Toby’s a wonderful experience for all!

THEATRE STAFF Artistic Director ...... Toby Orenstein Associate Producer/Casting ...... Mark Minnick Associate Artistic Director...... David A. Hopkins General Manager ...... Joel Friedman Assistant General Manager ...... Patrick Albright Form Manager ...... Steve Lewis Chef/Kitchen Manager ...... Chuck Cofield Assistant Kitchen Manager ...... Wanna K. Smith Director of Group Sales/Tour and Travel ...... Cheryl Clemens-Everidge Group Sales Coordinator ...... Bea Brodsky Group Sales Hosting Staff ...... Bob Ciborowski, Melanie Hobbs, Katherine Lewis, Tara Linn, Renita Parker, Marsha Raymond, James Raymond Box Office Manager ...... Tere Fulmer Assistant Box Office Manager ...... Anne Kierstead Box Office Staff ...... Briana Brooks, Katie Falco,Tara Gaudi, Marie Moineau, Judy Mosco,Vanessa Webb Financial Administrator ...... Kenn Honn Youth Theatre Administrator ...... Janine Sunday Theatre Photographer ...... Jeri Tidwell Photography Website Developer ...... Digital Studios Bar Manager ...... Shawn Kettering Assistant Bar Manager ...... Jeffrey Shankle Maintenance Engineers ...... Stephen B. Harris, Latanya Sellmane 13 BEHIND THE SCENES

Music Theatre International (MTI, Award, an L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award, a THOMAS MEEHAN (Book) received the Tony Award for co-writing the book for The Licensing) Music Theatre International (MTI) , a , and a is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing Tony Award. He is also co-creator of the critically Producers in 2001 and in 2003 for co-writing the book for . He received his first Tony agencies, granting theatres from around the world the acclaimed dramatic series Slings & Arrows. Award in 1977 for writing the book of , which was his first Broadway show, and has writ- rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals Recent TV projects include Michael: Tuesdays and ten the books for the musicals Rocky, Elf the Musical, Cry-Baby, Young Frankenstein, Chaplin, from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by Thursdays I & II (CBC), Sensitive Skin I & II (HBO), composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator Don and Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (NBC). Recent Bombay Dreams, I Remember Mama, Ain’t Broadway Grand and . In addition, Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing projects include Elf (Broadway), Minsky’s he was a long-time contributor of humor to , an Emmy-Award winning writer theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. (Ahmanson LA), and in dev., Gotta Dance, , of television comedy, and a collaborator on a number of screenplays, including ’ MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and and Millions. Bob reunited with Elf collaborators book writers of these musicals to provide official Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin to create the and To Be Or Not To Be. Mr. Meehan was also a member of the Council of the Dra- scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical new musical The , which ran on Broadway at matists Guild. He and his wife, Carolyn, divided their time between a home in Nantucket and an resources to over 70,000 professional, community the and was nominated for seven , including Best Musical. apartment in Greenwich Village, near which, on Hudson Street, she owned and presided over the and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. long-running and near-legendary children’s store Peanut Butter & Jane. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs BOB MARTIN (Book) has been working as an actor and writer in Canadian theatre, film of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway JuniorTM shows are 30- and 60-minute and television for over 3 decades. He has had a long association with the Second City, musicals for performance by elementary and middle where he co-wrote and performed in four Second City revues, directed three, and had a stint as school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Artistic Director. He is a co-creator of , and has performed in many of its Editions are musicals annotated for performance by How Do I Tip...? high school students. incarnations including (Los Angeles), (Broadway), Novello MTI maintains its global headquarters in The answer should be based upon your own (). Bob has won a number of awards for his work including an LA Drama Critics Circle City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) personal assessment of the service you have Award, an L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award, a Drama Desk Award, a Theatre World Award, and Melbourne (MTI Australasia). received from your actor/waiter. and a Tony Award. He is also co-creator of the critically acclaimed dramatic series Slings & THOMAS MEEHAN (Book) received the Tony Generally, tipping is based on the price of admission Arrows. Recent TV projects include Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays I & II (CBC), Sensi- Award for co-writing the book for plus any beverages purchased from the bar. If the service has been satisfactory, tive Skin I & II (HBO), and Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (NBC). Recent theatre projects in 2001 and in 2003 for co-writing the book for Hairspray. He received his first Tony Award in a tip of 15% is customary. include Elf (Broadway), Minsky’s (Ahmanson LA), and in dev., Gotta Dance, The Sting, and 1977 for writing the book of Annie, which was his Millions. Bob reunited with Elf collaborators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin to create the first Broadway show, and has written the books for the musicals Rocky, Elf the Musical, Cry-Baby, For those customers who purchased their admission new musical , which ran on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre and was nominated for Young Frankenstein, Chaplin, Bombay Dreams, through our group sales department, seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. I Remember Mama, Ain’t Broadway Grand and a gratuity was included in the admission price. Annie Warbucks. In addition, he was a long-time Any beverages purchased by you from your contributor of humor to The New Yorker, an Emmy- actor/waiter, however, did not include a gratuity. Award winning writer of television comedy, and a As such, a 15% gratuity on those purchases collaborator on a number of screenplays, including is customary. Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs and To Be Or Not To Be. Mr. Meehan was also a member of the Council of the Dramatists Guild. He and his wife, Carolyn, Should you find that your actor/waiter divided their time between a home in Nantucket has provided you with outstanding service, and an apartment in Greenwich Village, near which, your recognition of this on Hudson Street, she owned and presided over the would be gratefully appreciated. long-running and near-legendary children’s store In the event your service has not been up to Peanut Butter & Jane. our excellent standards, BOB MARTIN (Book) has been working as an actor please ask to speak to one of our managers. and writer in Canadian theatre, film and television for over 3 decades. He has had a long association Thank you for your generosity, with the Toronto Second City, where he co-wrote and and enjoy the show! performed in four Second City revues, directed three, and had a stint as Artistic Director. He is a co-creator WE CARE ABOUT YOUR TOTAL TOBY’S of The Drowsy Chaperone, and has performed in many of its incarnations including Ahmanson DINNER THEATRE EXPERIENCE! Theatre (Los Angeles), Marquis Theatre (Broadway), Novello (London). Bob has won a number of awards for his work including an LA Drama Critics Circle 14 BEHIND THE SCENES cont’d

TOBY ORENSTEIN (Artistic SHANE LOWRY (Properties Coordinator) Shane Director): An alumna of New has worked in tech theatre since he was introduced to York’s High School of Performing it in grade school. Having designed props and sets for Arts & , more than 25 productions, his craft was honed in from Toby has combined her roles as assisting professional designers while attending school educator and director throughout in NYC, at Pace University. Some of his favorite show her theatrical career. She’s taught designs include Jekyll & Hyde, Disaster!, Bonnie at Catholic University, her own & Clyde, , Little Shop of Horrors, Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, and has directed most of the productions at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of American Idiot , and Dogfight. Special Thanks to Columbia since it’s opening in 1979. Since 1975, Mark, David, and Toby for this opportunity and lots of Toby has been the creative force behind The Young love to my Mom and Dad for introducing me to Legos, Columbians, a touring musical troupe that has played K’nex, and Erector sets at a young age. at the White House and Wolf Trap among other places. In the last twenty-five years, Toby’s Dinner JOHN PANTAZIS (Sound Designer) Johnny has Theatre has received over 120 Helen Hayes Award worked as a Sound Technician/Designer for 12 years Nominations. Toby herself has been nominated 12 and worked with Toby’s for 6 years. He holds a BS in times and won the 2003 Helen Hayes Award for her Theatre Design and Production. Thank you to my family direction of Jekyll and Hyde. and friends.

Mark Minnick (Director/ JANINE SUNDAY (Costume Coordinator) Janine C horeographer/ As s o c i a t e has performed many roles on stage at Toby’s, but she Producer) Mark has received 15 also enjoys being part of the creative team. As the Helen Hayes Award nominations resident for CCTA, she designed for direction and choreography, for many Toby’s mainstage productions including winning the award for Monty , The Buddy Holly Story, Happy Python’s Spamalot at Toby’s. Days, Dreamgirls, and Joseph. Janine designs for His most recent credits include MetroStage, Branch Theatre Company/DLC, and direction/choreography for grease, the hunchback designed wigs for Rep Stage and Olney Theatre. She of notre dame, The Little Mermaid (HH Nominated looks forward to more design opportunities. Best Musical & Director), Young Frankenstein (HH Nominated Best Choreography), Mamma CHERYL STANSFIELD (Stage Manager) After a Mia!, The Addams Family, Hairspray, Beauty and decade-long hiatus, Cheryl is so happy to be backstage the Beast, and Joseph...Dreamcoat. Mark spent 15 again at Toby’s! She had previously stage managed at the years as Producer/Casting Director for Phoenix Toby’s location for four seasons, before leaving Entertainment. He also choreographed their National in 2010. Since then she has worked for Carnival Cruise Tours of and and Lines, Round House Theatre, and Imagination Stage. For worked all over the globe mounting productions of Grease, Fame, The Addams Family and Rock of the past seven years, she has been zig-zagging across the Ages in Seoul, San Juan, Istanbul, Macau, Singapore, country, working the national tours of , On Shanghai and Beijing to name a few. It is an honor to Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and work side by side with Toby Orenstein! Dirty Dancing. Much love and thanks to Mark, Tina and the entire Toby’s company for welcoming her back home. Ross Scott Rawlings (Music Director) An accomplished pianist, arranger/orchestrator and EMILY THOMPSON (Technical Director) Emily conductor, holds over three hundred professional holds a BS in Theatre, with a concentration in Design credits since the age of fifteen. Mr. Rawlings resides and Technology.ADVERTISE Thank you to Toby HERE for taking a chance in Westminster, Maryland and serves as Director of on me, and many thanks to friends and family! Choral Activities at Marriotts Ridge High School. and reach 110,000 theatre lovers, just like you! DAVID A. HOPKINS (Scenic & Lighting Designer/ Associate Artistic Director) has worked for Toby’s for Year-round advertising that more than a few years in many jobs. He is proud to be you can change throughout a Helen Hayes Award nominee for his light design of Disney’s The Little Mermaid and his set design for A the year. Christmas Story. David is also a MAC Award winner for his work in New York. Thanks to all for their hard Call 410-730-4024 and ask for work. Here’s to another great night of live theater. Barbara Russell. 15