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The Tabard Theatre Company at Theatre on San Pedro Square
presents
ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, A Musical Tale
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2013) – The Tabard Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a new Broadway-style family musical, Elves & The Shoemaker, A Musical Tale at Theatre on San Pedro Square November 29 – December 15 2013. Elves & The Shoemaker, A Musical Tale is Tabard’s second of three world premieres presented in its 13th season, themed “Tabard with a Twist or a Turn.”
Elves & The Shoemaker, A Musical Tale is an original work written and directed by Jennifer Packard, Tabard’s Education Director, with music and lyrics by local composer Jeremy Harris. This production honors Tabard’s commitment to presenting new works and works not commonly produced. Executive Director Cathy Spielberger Cassetta approached Packard nearly a year ago to explore a production for kids and their families for the 2013 holiday season. The result is a musical twist on the popular Grimms’ fairy tale. “I’m thrilled that we are able to provide a new theatrical adventure for families to enjoy together. We’re even opening the show Thanksgiving weekend and running it until December 15th to give families an entertainment option during the hectic days of shopping and partying,“ commented Cassetta.
Packard added, “We took the two-page story, developed a rich storyline and transformed it into a Broadway-style musical. Families will experience many styles of music, including heartfelt ballads, a jazzy soft shoe number, a rousing village polka and a wonderfully fun unique combination of percussion, movement, andvisual comedy by the elves when they are ‘Makin’ The Shoes’. When casting the show, we had an opportunity to cast talented and experienced members of several families. Being a family-focused musical, this was ideal.”
This enchanting musical transports the audience to Hoffenberg, a fairy tale village preparing for their annual festival, where they are introduced to the Shoemaker, his wife, the evil Landlord and the colorful villagers of Hoffenberg. Enter five magical elves focused on their mission to bring the Shoemaker out of his life of despair. They vow to remain in Hoffenberg until they are successful. This heartwarming musical tale, presented in the very intimate Theatre on San Pedro Square, will engage audiences of all ages and add delight to their holiday season.
In keeping with Tabard’s mission to designate a local non-profit to receive a portion of its concessions proceeds, the cast and staff of Elves & The Shoemaker, A Musical Tale selected EMQ FamiliesFirst, an organization that helps children and families at all levels of need, as its designated non-profit.
Tickets for Elves & The Shoemaker, A Musical Tale, running November 29 – December 15, are available at www.tabardtheatre.org, or by calling 800-838-3006. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.
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Founded in 2001, The Tabard Theatre Company is the managing and resident theatre company of Theatre on San Pedro Square, with administrative offices in South San Jose. Tabard is committed to making a difference in the community through the arts by presenting professional-quality shows that are suitable and appropriate for audiences of all ages. Tabard actors, stage crew, and staff of all ages come from throughout the Bay Area as well as San Jose. The company is also committed to making theatre affordable and accessible for all, a goal it meets through its various outreach programs. Additionally, Tabard donates a portion of its concession proceeds to nonprofit
organizations that are thematically related to the shows and often includes food or clothing drives during its productions.
In its 13th season, celebrating the theme “Tabard with a Twist or a Turn,” Tabard is producing 8 main-stage productions, three of which are world premieres*.
THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND (July 26-Aug. 25); MAKING GOD LAUGH (Sept. 20-Oct. 13); THE DUKE, THE COUNT, AND ME, Dixie to Swing, when Jazz was King* (Nov. 8 – 23); ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, A Musical Tale* (Nov. 29 – Dec. 15); 1776 – with an all-female cast (Jan. 24 – Feb. 16); FAREWELL, FITZGERALD (March 7-23); LOVE, LAUGHTER AND LINGUINE* (April 4-27, 2014).
—With a Twist or a Turn. Tabard.
For more information about performances visit http://www.tabardtheatre.org.
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