The Elves and the Shoemaker

Synopsis: The best-selling children’s play has been musically revitalized with the playful and eclectic tunes of Bill Francoeur! Filled with delightfully wacky characters — including elves Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie and Studebaker, this familiar tale is laced with clever dialogue to make audiences of all ages smile. And you know you can always count on Bill Francoeur to compose a score that will make you want to sing along as you put on your dancing shoes!

Book by Karen Boettcher-Tate

Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Annual Christmas Production

PERFORMANCES

December 10 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Church Street Auditorium 306 N. Church St. McKinney TX 75069

AGES:

Ages 6 – 18 (1st through 12th graders)

TUITION:

$350

Deposit due prior to first rehearsal – $200
Final payment due by fifth rehearsal – $150
(Includes 2 tickets to performance of your choice)

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be conducted on a video submission basis.
The DEADLINE for auditions is Monday, September 12th, at midnight CST. You MUST have your audition video submitted by that time. If you have extenuating circumstances and cannot meet the deadline, reach out to the director to be considered for a late submission.
YOU MUST FILL OUT AN AUDITION FORM AND SUBMIT A VIDEO FOR YOUR AUDITION TO BE CONSIDERED.
See link to Audition Info & Material for further details and instructions.

Audition Materials

Audition Form Required

REHEARSALS:

Tuesdays | September 13 – December 15, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:30pm
(no rehearsals on Oct 25, 2022 and Nov 22, 2022)
Saturdays | Oct 1, 2022 and Nov 5, 2022| 10:00am – 12:30pm
509 South Graves Street McKinney, TX 75069 (Hillcrest Christian Church)

TECH WEEK:

Tuesday December 5 – Friday December 9, 2022 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Church Street Auditorium 306 N. Church St. McKinney TX 75069

DIRECTOR:

Heather Hangen, heather@make-theatre.com

Debut Discount!

Try your first show with MAKE Theatre and receive a $25 discount on your show tuition.

Bring a Friend Discount!

Refer a friend and each of you will receive a $25 discount on your show tuition.