The Livingston Post is profiling cast members of the Community Theatre of Howell’s production of “Elf Jr. – The Musical,” which runs Dec. 10-12 and 17-19 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus.
Based on the widely popular Will Ferrell film, the hilarious musical tells the tale of Buddy the Elf, who leaves Santa Claus and his adopted family at the North Pole to search for his biological dad and search for his true identity in New York City.
The show is directed by Kevin Rogers and produced by Theresia Rogers. The production staff includes Tracey Pasfield (assistant director), Heather Douglas (assistant producer), Anni Ulman (choreographer), Chrissy Griffon (vocal director), Chris Clinton-Cali (costumer) and Brian Bickel (tech director).
In this story, we meet Tobi Burk, a sixth-grader at Howell’s Highlander Way Middle School who is playing several roles in the show, including a saleswoman, a store elf, an office employee and Emma Von Brocklin.
Tobi lives in Howell with her parents, Rob and Molly, and sisters Addison and Tessa.
What previous stage experience have you had?
This is my fourth show. I have been in “Dinosaurs Before Dark,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Annie.”
What do you enjoy about the Community Theatre of Howell?
The friends you make and how encouraging everyone is to one another.
What do you like about playing this role in the play?
I like all the different roles and characters I get to play. My favorite role is my Saleswoman role because I like that I get to add a little bit of humor to the show.
What can the audience expect with “Elf Jr.”?
I think the audience will be blown away with how well people can play their characters and I think the audience will experience a lot of laughter!
The Community Theatre of Howell is presenting “Elf Jr. – The Musical” at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Shows are Dec. 10-12 and 17-19, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available by clicking here.
