The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Elves and the Shoemaker
December 22 - 30, 2018
Playwright
Kristin Walter
Director
Alexis J. Hartwick

A Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA Production

Eric, the lone shoemaker of Grimmsville, makes shoes that are miserably uncomfortable and impossible to walk in… leaving a lot of barefoot villagers and Eric without a means to provide for his family. While alone in the woods, his daughter Shannon is confronted by a stranger who offers her the deal of a lifetime: In exchange for her torturous pair of shoes, she is given a magical medallion that holds the charm of the elves. Wanting to help her family, Shannon tries the chant. Her words beckon a pair of elves that show up night after night at the shoemaker’s home creating the most fabulous shoes EVER! With his shoes now wanted throughout the land, Eric and his family have more gold than they can count. But they quickly begin to realize that all the money in the world doesn’t necessarily buy happiness.

Press

DC Metro Theater Arts Review

“Written by Kristin Walter and directed by Alexis J. Hartwick, the family-friendly matinee tells the Grimm Brothers Christmas tale in a wonderfully interactive, funny and easy-to-follow manner. It’s silly, it’s clever and it’s truly fun for all ages.”

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Broadway World Review

“Overall, The Elves and the Shoemaker is a nice quick (55 minutes) theatrical attraction to take your whole family to in between running to Target for post holiday deals. Featuring a good bunch of performers and strong direction this show scores, and Keegan Theatre is now a key player in the TYA local market.”

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Cast

Eric Jake Null
Fiona Maggie Leigh Walker
Shannon Emily Dwornik
A Peddler Duane Richards
Herbie Joe Baker
Zuzu Debora Crabbe

Production Team

Director Alexis J. Hartwick
Assistant Director Jordan Clark Halsey
Stage Manager
 Josh Sticklin
Set Designer
 Matthew J. Keenan
Lighting Designer Dan Martin
Sound Designer Jake Null
Properties and Set Dressing Designer Cindy Landrum Jacobs
Costume Designer Shannon Sheridan

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