Come out and support this talented group of young actors in this high-energy holiday production. It’s bound to be a fun time for kids and grown-ups alike from beginning to end.
One of my all-time favorite holiday movies is coming to you live at Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) theater this November. Presenting Elf Jr. The Musical – a hilarious musical production by the CISB Grades 6-8 students on November 19, 21, and 23.
Richard as Michael, Iris as Buddy, Emily as Emily.
In a story based closely on the holiday classic film, Buddy the Elf starts out in Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole. Buddy accidentally overhears that she’s, in fact, human and sets off to find her human father in New York City. Her father, Walter, played by Amir, has sadly lost his Christmas spirit.
The story then follows Buddy, played by Iris, on her hilarious journey to connect with her father, help him find his Christmas spirit, and make some friends along the way.
I took a sneak peek during one of their rehearsals and even before the kids got into costumes, they had me laughing in my seat. The cast is so talented that a few minutes into the rehearsal I had already forgotten that I was at a school play and just how young these kids actually are.
Elf is a fun-filled story that reminds you that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. This show is for the whole family, with hilarious scenes, unforgettable characters and of course amazing music. And even better – this will the first-ever performance by StageCats Junior, with a cast made up entirely of CISB’s fresh-faced middle school members!
“I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite.”
This talented young woman adds her own touch to the holiday classic – not an easy feat when portraying a character from a movie that many of us can recite line by line.
“Which direction is New York?” “It’s South. We’re at the North Pole, Buddy; everything is South.”
The show is co-directed by teachers Angela Knowles and Jessica Mackenzie and high school student Anna, with costumes, sets, and props designed by Melissa Dickinson.
I’ve seen Elf countless times over the years and this has been one of my favorite productions! I found myself smiling throughout and wanting to chime in on my favorite lines. Elf Jr. is not-to-miss holiday family fun that’ll send you into Christmas spirit overdrive.
Canadian International School of Beijing
38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路38号
Adults RMB 50. Student RMB 30. Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing patrick.connolly@cisbeijing.com or by scanning the QR code below. Tuesday, November 19 @ 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Thursday, November 21 @ 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Saturday, November 23 @ 2pm (doors open at 1:30) – MATINEE
Photos: Kyle Mullin, student photographer Jaden
