Little Five Points theatre continues its beloved holiday tradition with a family-favorite performance |
“We are so excited to finally be back with Madeline’s Christmas which was a beloved tradition for so many families for a dozen years prior to the pandemic,” says Horizon Co-Artistic/Producing Director Lisa Adler. In the production’s 13-year history, more than 275 local girls have realized their dream of performing with a professional theatre company as part of Madeline’s Christmas cast. This year’s cast features girls from 5 metro Atlanta counties and more than 20 different schools. |
Performances are on weekends at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and every day from December 19th through the 31st with the exception of Christmas Day. There will be additional Saturday performances at 10:30 a.m. on December 16th and 23rd. Then on school days, there are matinees at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, December 14th and 15th. Tickets are $15 for youth (ages 18 and under) and $18 for adults. Tickets and information are available at horizontheatre.com or 404.584.7450. For select performances, special deals are available for school groups, Girl Scout Troops, and Boy Scout Troops. Contact boxoffice@horizontheatre.com or 404-523-1477 for more information. |
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, this musical play follows Madeline and her friends on a holiday adventure unlike any other. After a trip to the zoo on a December day, “achoo” echoes in the halls of “the old house in Paris.” All but Madeline have caught the flu! Will the girls be able to go home for Christmas? It’s Madeline to the rescue! With the help of a mysterious stranger, the “twelve little girls in two straight lines” end up with a magical and memorable holiday beyond their wildest dreams! A holiday treat for the whole family. |
PROFESSIONAL CAST |
| Miss Clavel Kenedi Deal |
| Mrs. Murphy Shanessa Sweeney |
ARE MADELINE AND HER FRIENDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? |
| Atlanta, Fulton County |
| Caroline Slagle, 4th Grade at The Lovett School |
| Eloise Show, 4th Grade The Children's School |
| Erin Mong, 7th Grade at St. Jude Catholic School |
| Hadley Griffith, 5th Grade at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Grant Park |
| Harlem Smith, 2nd Grade at Woodward Academy |
| Helen DeVries, 4th Grade at Fernbank Elementary |
| Janie Fisher, 4th Grade at Trinity School |
| Lennon Machinello, 5th Grade at Atlanta International School |
| Leya Koehler, 4th Grade at Virginia Highland Elementary |
| Maci Nelson, 6th Grade at Delta Steam Academy |
| Mary Camp McCamy, 4th Grade at The Lovett School |
| Maya Chotin, 2nd Grade at Mary Lin Elementary |
| Naomi Wu, 4th Grade at Hope Hill Elementary |
Sade Olufade, 3rd Grade at Pace Academy |
Zoe Adams, 4th Grade at Wadsworth Magnet School |
| Alexa Weiss (understudy), 6th Grade at Atlanta Speech School |
| Isla Barnett (understudy), 5th Grade at Hope Hill Elementary School |
Josephina Kilkelly (understudy), 5th Grade at Atlanta International School |
| DeKalb County |
| Maxine Miller, 5th Grade at Atlanta International School |
| Cleo Saliers, 5th Grade at Talley St. Upper Elementary |
| Mia Sims, 4th Grade at Fifth Ave. Upper Elementary |
| Murphy Fowler, 3rd Grade at Montessori School at Emory |
Maya Betru-Abiodun, 6th Grade at Wadsworth Magnet Schools for High Achievers |
Clayton County |
Za'Niyah Nzo, 5th Grade |
Cobb County |
| Ella Araujo, 3rd Grade at The Walker School |
| Skylar Ebron, 6th Grade at DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts |
Henry County |
| Jimi Luttrell (understudy), 5th Grade at Atlanta International |
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE TEAM |
| Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby |
| Composer Shirley Mier |
| Director Spring Mason |
| Musical Director Joshua Martinez |
| Choreographer Courtney Locke |
| Scenic Designers Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay |
| Lighting Designer Mary Parker |
| Costume Coordinator Carrie Giglio |
| Stage Managers Megan Parker, Bonnie Devon Smith |
