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Madeline’s Christmas returns to Horizon Theatre, December 3-31

Holiday family favorite celebrates ninth run at Little Five Points theatre

A beloved holiday tradition, Madeline’s Christmas will usher in the most wonderful time of the year at Horizon Theatre, December 3-31! A festive treat for parents and children alike, families are invited to join Madeline and friends for a magical musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale! Featuring 24 local girls performing alongside professional actors in collaboration with The Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company, this merry production is a holiday classic for all!

In the production’s nine-year history, more than 210 local girls have realized their dream of performing with a professional theatre company as part of the Madeline’s Christmas cast. This year’s cast features girls, ages 8 to 13, from five metro Atlanta counties and 23 different schools.

Madeline’s Christmas will run December 3-31. Performances are weekends at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with additional school day matinee and holiday week show times. Tickets are $12 for children and $15 for adults. Tickets and information are available at horizontheatre.com or 404.584.7450.

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STORY

Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans

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Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby

Music by Shirley Mier

Based on one of the most popular children’s books of all time, the story follows Madeline and friends figure out a way to make it home for Christmas after they’ve come down with the flu! With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, the “twelve little girls in two straight lines” end up with a magical and memorable holiday beyond their wildest dreams!

PROFESSIONAL CAST

Miss Clavel Maggie Birgel

Mrs. Murphy Lilliangia Quiñones

Harsha Chaz Duffy

ARE MADELINE AND HER FRIENDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

Atlanta, Fulton County

Cassidy Davis, 4th Grade at Springdale Park

Ryan Simmons, 5th Grade at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Lily Morris, 6th Grade at Inman Middle School

Lindsey Blackwell, 5th Grade at Chattahoochee Hills Charter School

McKenna Weinbaum, 7th Grade at Sutton Middle School

Zaria Caldwell, 6th Grade at Kipp South Fulton Academy

Morgan Wellons, 3rd Grade at Kipp Strive Primary

Catherine Eden Mew, 3rd Grade at Morris Brandon Elementary

Riya Bhatia, 3rd Grade at Morningside Elementary

Ellie Jarrell, 4th Grade at Christ the King

DeKalb County

Veronica Else, 6th Grade at St. Thomas More

Maggie Stearns, 5th Grade at 4/5 Academy

Alison Riley, 5th Grade at Paideia School

Mary Kirchner, 2nd Grade at Vanderlyn Elementary

Caroline Timmons, 3rd Grade at Mary Lin Elementary

Gabriella Deocampo, 6th Grade at The Museum School of Avondale Estates

Gwinnett County

Allana Gladman, 6th Grade, Bay Creek Middle School

Cobb County

Chloe Smith, 4th Grade at Russell Elementary

Kyla Quiñones, 5th Grade at Trinity School

Alanna Smith, 4th Grade at Teasley Elementary

Rockdale County

Mariah Dominguez, 4th Grade at Shoals Creek Elementary

Home School

Sarah Serena Thompson, 6th Grade, Fulton County

Zoe Armstrong, 5th Grade, DeKalb County

Madelyn Wright, 7th Grade at Georgia Cyber Academy, DeKalb County

CREATIVE TEAM

Director Spring Mason

Music Director Keena Redding Hunt

Choreographer Sims Lamason

Scenic Designers Moriah and Isabel Curley-Clay

Lighting Designer Mary Parker

Costume Designer Aleathia Burns

Sound Designer Thom Jenkins

Stage Manager Kayla Zinke

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Performances of Madeline’s Christmas will run December 3-31, 2016.

Weekend Performances

Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 10 and 17 at 10:30 a.m.

School Day Matinees

Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Performances

Monday, December 12 and 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, December 19-23 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, December 26-30 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

TICKETING INFORMATION

General admission tickets for Madeline’s Christmas are $12 for children and $15 for adults. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 404.584.7450 or online at horizontheatre.com. Ticket prices are subject to change. Eight percent sales tax will be added to all ticket orders. Internet convenience fee added to all online orders. No refunds, exchanges or late seating.

MATINEE GROUP RATES

Group discounts are available for these shows: the matinee performances on Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. School and daycare groups of 10 or more receive a discounted ticket price of $10 per ticket, plus one free chaperone ticket for every 10 tickets booked. Contact Group Sales at 404.584.7615 for more information.

GIRL SCOUT TROOPS

Girl Scout troops coming as a group receive a discounted ticket price of $10 for children and $13 for adults for troop outings, valid for weekday performances only. Contact Group Sales at 404.584.7615 for more information.

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