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
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the artistsPlaywright: 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
"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
- 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
"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