“The Elves and the Shoemaker (the Musical)

Book By Karen Boettcher-Tate and Music by Bill Francoeur

WHAT:            Fountain Hills Youth Theater 2011 production of

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical) By Karen Boettcher-Tate and Bill Francoeur

            WHEN:            Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM

From December 2^nd to December 18^th, 2011.

Special Holiday Luncheon/Performance to benefit the Youth Theater on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd. Luncheon at  1PM/ Performance at 2PM. Tickets for this performance $30.

WHERE:       Fountain Hills Youth Theater 11445 N Saguaro Blvd.,

                        Fountain Hills, AZ  85268

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” This delightful musical recounts the story of a kind-hearted cobbler and the endearing little elves who come to his aid. Tap your feet to the playful and eclectic tunes of Bill Francoeur!  Each performance will be followed by our traditional “Holiday Fair” featuring  games, holiday treats and a visit from a very special friend!

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” is produced by Anne Kelleher and directed by Ross Collins with musical direction by Bill Moore and Choreography by Noël Irick, assisted by Natalie Kilker. Costumes by Gail Oliphant, Properties by Pam Disney, Hair and Makeup by Allison Hacker and Anne Kelleher, Stage Managed by Linda Ferington and Nick Maddox. Booth Techs: Nick Disney and Nataly Greunder.

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” cast includes: Jamison Barratt, Abby Barth, Summer Beckman, Devin Derr, Chris Disney, Claire Eggimann, Julia Eggimann, Riley Gant, Connor Klein, Ava Koenig, Katie Male, Lauren Moe, Patrick Moyse, Emily Pall, Bailey Pyritz, Ryan Smith, Morgan Tuazon, Katie Van Deinse, Carli Van Valkenberg, Madelyn Varela and Marian Vogelzang.

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” runs from Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 18. Performances are held Fridays andSaturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for youth 17 and under. Special Holiday Luncheon/Show to benefit the Youth Theater Saturday, December 2^nd at 2PM – all tickets $30. Group and student rush prices available. Call 480-837-9661 x3 Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM or visit our web site at:  www.fhtaz.org.

There will be a special Holiday Luncheon Performance on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd at 2PM. Tickets for this show, which includes a special luncheon reception, are $30 each and proceeds benefit the Youth Theater productions and performing arts programs. Reservations Required.

For additional information not contained in this press release please call Fountain Hills Youth Theater Artistic Director Ross Collins at (480) 837-9661 ext 112.