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Madeline’s Christmas celebrates 10th anniversary at Horizon Theatre, December 2-31 Little Five Points theatre continues beloved holiday tradition with family favorite performance
ATLANTA (November 1, 2017) – Returning for a 10 year milestone, Madeline’s Christmas will bring merriment and cheer to Horizon Theatre, December 2-31! A festive treat for those of all ages, families are invited to join Madeline and friends for a magical musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale. Featuring 24 local girls performing alongside professional actors in collaboration with The Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company, this show is enjoyable for children and adults alike!
In the production’s 10-year history, more than 220 local girls have realized their dream of performing with a professional theatre company as part of the Madeline’s Christmas cast. This year’s cast features girls, ages 8 to 13, from five metro Atlanta counties and 19 different schools.
Madeline’s Christmas will run December 2-31. Performances are weekends at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. with additional school day matinee and holiday week show times. Tickets are $12 for children and $15 for adults. Tickets and information are available at horizontheatre.com or 404.584.7450.
STORY Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby Music by Shirley Mier
Based on one of the most popular children’s books of all time, the story follows Madeline and friends as they figure out a way to make it home for Christmas after they’ve come down with the flu! With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, the “twelve little girls in two straight lines” end up with a magical and memorable holiday beyond their wildest dreams!
PROFESSIONAL CAST Miss Clavel Lauren Rosenzweig Ms. Murphy Vallea Woodbury Harsha Orlando Rebollar
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ARE MADELINE AND HER FRIENDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Atlanta, Fulton County Julia Straley, 3rd Grade at Sarah Smith Elementary Lara Hodson, 3rd Grade at Springdale Park Elementary Kate Wasick, 4th Grade at Springdale Park Elementary Rhys Wills, 5th Grade at Sarah Smith Elementary Sophia Rose, 5th Grade at Sarah Smith Elementary Riya Bhatia, 4th Grade at Morningside Elementary Charlotte Lichtenfeld, 8th Grade at Autrey Mill Middle School Kate Kennedy, 2nd Grade at The Lovett School Eden Luse, 5th Grade at The Kindezi School at Old Fourth Ward Kyleigh Reese, 4th Grade at T.H. Slater Elementary Aris Walker, 3rd Grade at Hapeville Elementary Molly Pitra, 6th Grade at Christ the King School Bailey Mines, 5th Grade, Fulton County, West End area, home school
DeKalb County Andie Hilliard, 4th Grade at Cliff Valley School Jazmine Sweatman, 5th Grade at FAVE 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue Mary Kirchner, 3rd Grade at Vanderlyn Elementary Connor Willingham, 5th Grade at FAVE 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue Makaila Howell, 4th Grade at The Museum School Sadie Fuchs, 4th Grade at The G.L.O.B.E. Academy Lillarose Hardin, 5th Grade, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, home school
Gwinnett County Kushika Pejavara, 3rd Grade at Camp Creek Elementary
Forsyth County Arya Sitolay, 5th Grade at Sharon Elementary School
Cobb County Virginia Fischer, 4th Grade at Trinity School Shelby Terry, 6th Grade at St. Benedict’s Episcopal School
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE TEAM Director Spring Mason Musical Director Keena Redding Hunt Choreographer Nicole Johnson Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby Music Shirley Mier Scenic Designers Moriah and Isabel Curley-Clay Lighting Designer Mary Parker Costume Designer Aleathia Burns Props Designer Kathryn Muse Sound Designer Thom Jenkins Stage Manager Kayla Zinke 3
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Performances of Madeline’s Christmas will run December 2-31, 2017.
Weekend Performances Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Also, Saturdays, December 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
School Day Matinees Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Performances Mondays, December 11 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, December 21, 22 and 26-29 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. * No performances will be held on December 25, 2017.
TICKETING INFORMATION General admission tickets for Madeline’s Christmas are $12 for children and $15 for adults. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 404.584.7450 or online at horizontheatre.com. Ticket prices are subject to change. Box office fee will be added to all ticket orders. Internet convenience fee added to all online orders. No refunds, exchanges or late seating.
MATINEE GROUP RATES Group discounts are available for these shows: the matinee performances on Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. School and daycare groups of 10 or more receive a discount of $3 off of general admission ticket prices. Contact [email protected] or 404-523-1477 x 100 for more information.
GIRL SCOUT TROOPS Girl Scout troops coming as a group receive a discounted ticket price of $10 for children and $13 for adults for troop outings, valid for Monday December 11 and 18 6:30 p.m. show. Contact [email protected] or 404-523-1477 x 100 for more information.
PRESS PHOTOS Press photos are available for download at: bit.ly/MadelinesChristmas.
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ABOUT HORIZON THEATRE COMPANY Horizon Theatre Company connects people, inspires hope and promotes positive change through the stories of our times. We produce professional area and world premieres of smart, funny and provocative contemporary plays. We also develop the next generation of diverse artists and audiences. For more information about tickets, group sales, or to receive a season brochure, call 404.584.7450 or visit horizontheatre.com.
Major funding is provided by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, and The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. We are grateful for our play and program corporate sponsors: the Turner Voices initiative of Turner Broadcasting and Macy’s. 4
ABOUT THE ATLANTA CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY The Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company (ACT) is passionate about sharing the love of drama and professional theatre with Atlanta’s children and families. ACT offers dramatic arts education experiences taught by theatre professionals in rich, child-honoring learning environments through Camp Stardust summer camp, after-school, preschool, and workshop programs. ACT, partners with Horizon Theatre to provide family-friendly productions for and by children. For more information about ACT and Camp Stardust, visit atlantachildrenstheatre.com.