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barney the elf

november 29, 2016 - january 1, 2017
The Greenhouse Theatre Center

synopsis

Other Theatre's critically acclaimed 2015 hit returns! After Santa Claus retires, his wicked son begins a not-so-jolly reign as the new head of Christmas. The North Pole begins to crumble under his tyrannical rule, and Barney the Elf is forced to leave his home. But can he truly leave Christmas behind for a new life in the big city? 

​the cast

Bryan Renaud
Dixie Lynn Cartwright
Jonathan Parker Jackson
Maggie Cain
Mariah Furlow
Nik Kmiecik 
​Molly LeCaptain
Ben F. Locke
Cassie Nelson
​Becca Sheehan
Ethan Warren
Colleen DeRosa
Barney
Zooey
Junior
​Mrs. Claus
Ensemble
Ensemble, Junior u/s
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble, Mrs. Claus u/s
Ensemble
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the artists

Playwright: Bryan Renaud
Music: Jermaine Hill, Christine Kent
Lyrics: Bryan Renaud, Emily Schmidt
Director: Tommy Rivera-Vega
Stage Manager: Ashley Pettit
Choreography: Tommy Rivera-Vega
Vocal Direction: Ali Goodman
Scenic Design: Michael Johanssen
Lighting Design: Matthew Carney
Sound Design: Ashley Pettit
Makeup/Costume Design: Olivia Crary
Dance Captain: Cassie Nelson
Technical Director: Michael Johanssen
Scenic Painting: Liz Havenga
Casting: Stephen Kossak

reviews 

"Barney is back...and hopefully here to stay."
- The Hawk Chicago

​"Recommended! Barney the Elf will jump start even the hardest heart!"
- Stage and Cinema

"Busting with charm, uniqueness, nerve and dragaliciously goofy talent." 
- Crain's Chicago Business

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"Poignant, with lightning-fast wit and to-the-minute topical humor. Bryan Renaud as Barney is a singing, dancing, ecstatic force of nature." 
- Theatre by the Numbers

"Recommended! Director Tommy Rivera-Vega does his magic with an ensemble small in size and large in talent"
- Buzz on Stage
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