byTAYLOR INMAN Bigfork Eagle|December 15, 2021 12:00 AM
"Sparklejollytwinkle...what?!" The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre debuted their production of Elf Jr. this weekend to a sold-out audience. Artistic Director Brach Thompson said the show is also sold-out for this upcoming weekend.
Benito Rodriguez plays Santa Claus and acts as a narrator during the musical.
Playing the Macy's workers (from left to right) are Hayley Carstensen, Jennifer Whitney, Gracyne Johnson, Emma Pattons, Emma Dawson and Dylynne Cosand
Collin Olson plays Buddy the Elf, pictured here when he arrives in New York City for the first time.
Santa's elves played by Molly Bell, Deacon Rudolph, Magdolyn Russell, Lily Finlayson, Haydn Harris, Ethan Van Oort, Lucy Ford and Claire Gilbert.
Pictured left to right: Hailee Elwell Emeline Bell, Brooklyn Kallenberger, Annaleise Kerst (partially pictured), Aiden Harker, Teddy Cotton and Jaydon Pesola.
Jonathan Van Gilder plays the role of Macy's Manager.
Things get a little heated when Buddy realizes this is not the real Santa.
Seth Price is seen here playing the role of Fake Santa at Macy's.
Liam Finlayson plays Michael Hobbs and Olivia Jensen plays his mother Emily Hobbs.
The young actors and actresses got to show off their singing and dancing skills with big ensemble numbers as pictured here.
Walter Hobbs (played by Randy Passons) loses it on his newfound son Buddy, when he "makes it snow" with important papers at his high-level job.
An etch-a-sketch message from Buddy when he runs away from the Hobbs'.
Adelyn Kerst plays Jovie, and is photographed here singing "Never Fall In Love With An Elf."
Walter, Buddy, and Michael pitching their Christmas story to Mr. Greenway.
Jack Bell plays Mr. Greenway, a not-so-jolly business man won over with Buddy's Christmas story.
The ensemble comes together after one final number.