Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR.

Written by Johnny Marks
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola

Arrangements by Timothy Splain

Orchestrations by William C. White

Based on the animated television special “ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks.

Directed by Benjamin Haupt & Topher Warren
Music Directed by Ginger Caro

December 9-18, 2022
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 75-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

This production has two acts. There will be a 20 minute intermission.

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DIRECTORS -Benjamin Haupt, Topher Warren
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Ginger Caro
CHOREOGRAPHER - Benjamin Haupt
STAGE MANAGER - Topher Warren
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Julia Banta
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND CHILD CARETAKER - Kayla Phillips
SET DESIGNER - Benjamin Haupt
COSTUME DESIGNER - Kathy Holsworth
COSTUME CREW - Jeanette Gibson, Aja Barrett, Trudy Jenkins, Jane Lauter, Holly Barber, Michelle Howe, Jennifer Harp-Hoyt, Michael Hedaria, Whitney Jeleniewski, Jill O'Reilly,
Sandi Knechtel, Kelly Shepherd
MAKE UP COACHES - DeSheri McClure, Ashley Hessert
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Choh Man Teng
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR - Chuck Kimball
SOUNDBOARD AND PROJECTION OPERATOR - Anthony Broughton
PROPERTIES - Lisa Bond, Holly Busse
SET CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING - Carol Mankins, Bill Mankins, Jonathan Mankins, Barry Boyd, Choh Man Teng, Cast, Crew, and Family
SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR - Shayla Ides
BACKSTAGE CREW - Trudy Jenkins, Eric Jenkins, Tristen Johnson, Amberlynn Johnson, Michael LeMaster, Mike Miller, Maria Martinez, Gavin Parmley
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - Cristina Fenger
PLT MARKETING DIRECTOR - Ashley McGlothren
PLT ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Bryan Chapman
PLT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Kathy Holsworth

Cast

carter howe as sam the snowman

Carter is currently a senior at Milton High School. He previously played The Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr, and Joey in Sister Act. He is excited for this new opportunity and thankful to his supporting and lovely parents as well as his very supportive significant other.

gavin bramblett as rudolph

Gavin was last seen in Disney's Moana Jr. (Ensemble) and is so excited to be back on stage!

Scout baker as young rudolph

Scout is very excited to be in a play at Pensacola Little Theatre. She loves art, Thanksgiving, music, gym, and dogs. Oh, and she likes Christmas too!

emma jenkins as hermey

Emma is so excited about her third show with Pensacola Little Theatre. Previously she has been seen in Snow White and the Prince (Dwarf) and Cinderella (Ensemble).

rhys hoyt as clarice

Rhys has always loved acting and has been performing since she was 6. Her recent performances include Snow White and the Prince and Disney's Moana Jr..

Marissa Rodriguez as Yukon Cornelius

Marissa is a senior in high school and has participated in theatre for all four years under the guidance of Jennifer Bunnell. She has been involved in several shows over the years, and some of her favorites include Sister Act (Deloris | Milton High School) and All Shook Up (Mayor Matilda | Pensacola State College).

Ella Kimball as Mrs. Claus

Ella loves to perform and is excited about her sixth show at Pensacola Little Theatre. She was last seen in Disney's Moana Jr. (Ancestor).

Aiden Moulder as Santa Claus

There is nothing Aiden loves more than performing for a great audience, whether at Pensacola State College, The Saenger Theatre, Pensacola Little Theatre, or his home theatre at Milton High School. Most recently, Aiden has been seen in All Shook Up, Sister Act, and Pride and Prejudice.

jackson lett-shanholtz as bumble

Jackson has been a student at Pensacola Little Theatre since they were seven years old. In addition to theatre, Jackson enjoys film and directing.

a.j. barrett as king Moonracer

This is Aidan's (A.J.) third production at Pensacola Little Theatre, debuting in Miracle on 34th Street. A.J. loves all types of art, including music, as he currently plays trumpet and flute for his middle school band. You can find him playing video games or participating in Dungeons and Dragons Adventure when not on stage.

james jenkins as boss elf

James is excited to be back on stage after helping behind the scenes for Snow White and the Prince, The 1940s Radio Hour, Disney's Moana Jr., A Chorus Line, and Cinderella. He was last seen on stage as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Colorado Acts.

Kavya McClure as Dancer

Kavya is excited to be making her theatrical debut at Pensacola Little Theatre. As a seventh grader at Workman Middle School, she is working on a book called Soul Keepers. Kavya loves to spend time with her bunnies Ivy and Thalia when not writing or performing.

rachel hedaria as coach comet

This is Rachel's third show at Pensacola Little Theatre. She was previously seen in Cinderella (Ensemble) and Disney's Moana Jr. (Tamatoa). She loves musical theatre, and is so excited to be in this production!

marble o’riley as fireball/prancer

This is Marble's first play at Pensacola Little Theatre. She has always loved performing. In her free time she loves to draw, spend time with her family and pets, and participate in school clubs.

tristan smith as donner

This is Tristan's second time on the Pensacola Little Theatre Main Stage; he was last seen in Cinderella (Ensemble) earlier this year. Tristan attends Navarre High School and enjoys baseball and martial arts.

hannah doodeman as mrs. donner/blitzen

Hannah is so excited to be back at Pensacola Little Theatre for her fourth production. She was last seen in Snow White and the Prince and Junie B. Jones, Jingle Bells Batman Smells!. When not at rehearsal, her favorite thing to do is hang out with her friends.

caitlin ferguson as clarice’s mother/cupid

This is Caitlin's 6th show at Pensacola Little Theatre, and she is glad to be back on the main stage. As a freshman at Pace High School, Caitlin enjoys playing on the volleyball team. When not on stage, you might find her singing the National Anthem at events around town or hanging out with her friends.

emma hobbs as dasher

Emma is thrilled to be in her third show at Pensacola Little Theatre. Most recently, she played Maui in Disney's Moana Jr.. She previously played a dwarf in Snow White and the Prince at Pensacola Little Theatre and Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! at Santa Rosa Community Theatre.

lainey caswell as vixen

As a musical theatre enthusiast, Lainey is delighted to return to the stage at Pensacola Little Theatre. She was last seen in Snow White and the Prince (Dwarf). As a homeschooled ninth-grader, Lainey also studies piano, ballet, and tap. When not performing, she enjoys cavorting with her calico cat, Rumpleteazer.

bradley Barber as elf

Bradley is following in his big sister's footsteps here at Pensacola Little Theatre in, this, his first musical. He's cheerful to be an elf, helping Santa and Rudolph.

sabel Lauter as elf

Sabel is an eight-year-old Pensacola native. She is a fierce performer both on and off stage who loves singing, dancing, sports, and her friends and family. She is thrilled to debut her theatrical career in Rudolph.

Marlie Vierheilig as elf

Marlie made her theatre debut last year in Pensacola Little Theatre's production of Moana Jr.. That summer, she played Maleficent in Descendants also at Pensacola Little Theatre. This fall, Marlie joined LaBelle Repertory Theatre and played the titular role in The Ginger Bread Girl.

Georgina lazi as elf

Georgia is new to theatre and loves watching the magic on stage!

Brooke Hessert as elf

Brook is making her theatrical debut at Pensacola Little Theatre but has been in many plays at her school. As a fifth grader at N.B. Cook Elementary School, Brooke enjoys dancing, tennis, science, piano, culinary arts, and yearbook.

Madison hierholzer as elf

Madison has always had a growing love for theatre and she is excited about her first performance with Pensacola Little Theatre.

McKenna Harrell as bird that swims / elf

This is McKenna’s first show with Pensacola Little Theatre. Some of her favorite shows include Alice in Wonderland and The Star of Bethlehem.

faith moore as dolly / elf

This is Faith's second show with Pensacola Little Theatre. She has been in The Pensacola Children's Chorus. Through the years, Faith has enjoyed learning many techniques between choreography and music.

aubrey barber as cowgirl on an ostrich / elf

Aubrey made her debut at Pensacola Little Theatre with Disney Moana JR earlier this year. She is so excited to be in a show at her favorite time of the year! She is so grateful to have a place where she can express her feelings through acting.

tabAtha tice as spotted elephant / elf

Tabitha has been a student at Pensacola Little Theatre since she was four years old. Her passion for theatre has blossomed over the years, and she cannot wait to be a part of more productions in the future.

Kensi armendariz as charlie-in-the-box / elf

Kensi has always loved performing wherever she goes. She was last seen as Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr. in Orlando. Kensi is very excited about her first show at Pensacola Little Theatre.

Melody jones as train with square wheels / elf

Melody has enjoyed performing in choir for the last four years and is excited for her second show at Pensacola Little Theatre.

zoey brown as plane that can’t takeoff / elf

Zoey has always enjoyed watching theatre and is excited to be in her first show at Pensacola Little Theatre. She is a seventh grader at Jim C. Bailey Middle School and has enjoyed performing in choir for the last four years.

About the directors

Topher Warren

A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Topher has been performing on the Pensacola stage for over 20 years and is even an alumnus of PLT’s education program from the early 2000s. After graduating from Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Topher toured with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, performing and teaching children all across the United States and Canada. Topher servers on the Artistic, Treehouse, and Studio 400 Committee, and is thrilled to be back in Pensacola after working as an actor, director, and teaching artist in Atlanta, GA. Some of his favorite stage credits include The Gryphon (Alice in Wonderland), Charlie Brown (Snoopy the Musical), Mr. Hart (9-5), Lancelot (Spamelot), The Cowardly Lion (Wizard of Oz), Toad (A Year with Frog and Toad), Nick Bottom (Something Rotten) and directing the musical [Title of Show], the People’s Choice Award winner for Studio 400 in 2014. He is a member of Pensacola's improvisational comedy troupe, Improvable Cause.

Benjamin Haupt

Benjamin is a graduate of The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, he moved to New York City and began working professionally. Regionally, Benjamin was seen as a dancer and u/s King Triton in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Red Mountain Theatre Company), Dean in All Shook Up (SummerTide Theatre), and was featured in the dance ensemble of Salgado Production’s Ragtime, which played a limited engagement at The Axelrod Performing Arts Center with Revolución Latina. In New York City, Benjamin was a member of the Original Cast of the Off-Broadway Production of Frankenstein: The Musical. On Broadway, he performed at the 2018 Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet (Minskoff Theater). Following his NYC departure, Benjamin has been seen locally as Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl (Pensacola State College) and Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein (Stagecrafters Community Theatre). As a Pensacola native, he is thrilled to return home as a theatre educator and performer with Pensacola Little Theatre, where he can mentor the next generation of artists in this special arts community that taught him so much.