MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS Returns to Horizon 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 at10:30 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.

STORY
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
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 onTuesday, 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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