A holiday treat for the whole family, join Madeline and friends for a magical musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale, produced by Horizon Theatre in collaboration with Atlanta Children’s Theatre. Featuring 24 local girls performing alongside professional actors, this show is a delight for children and adults alike!
“We are so excited to finally be back with Madeline’s Christmas which was a beloved tradition for so
many families for a dozen years prior to the pandemic,” says Horizon Co-Artistic/Producing Director Lisa
Adler. In the production’s 13-year history, more than 275 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 from 5 metro Atlanta counties and more than 20 different schools.
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, this musical play follows Madeline and
friends on a holiday adventure unlike any other. After a trip to the zoo on a December day, “achoo”
echoes in the halls of “the old house in Paris.” All but Madeline have caught the flu! Will the girls be able
to go home for Christmas? It’s Madeline to the rescue! With the help of a mysterious stranger, the
“twelve little girls in two straight lines” end up with a magical and memorable holiday beyond their
wildest dreams! A holiday treat for the whole family.
PROFESSIONAL CAST
Miss Clavel, Kenedi Deal
Mrs. Murphy, Shanessa Sweeney
Harsha, Allen Cox
ARE MADELINE AND HER FRIENDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Atlanta, Fulton County:
Caroline Slagle, 4th Grade at The Lovett School
Eloise Show, 4th Grade The Children's School
Erin Mong, 7th Grade at St. Jude Catholic School
Hadley Griffith, 5th Grade at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Grant Park
Harlem Smith, 2nd Grade at Woodward Academy
Helen DeVries, 4th Grade at Fernbank Elementary
Janie Fisher, 4th Grade at Trinity School
Lennon Machinello, 5th Grade at Atlanta International School
Leya Koehler, 4th Grade at Virginia Highland Elementary
Maci Nelson, 6th Grade at Delta Steam Academy
Mary Camp McCamy, 4th Grade at The Lovett School
Maya Chotin, 2nd Grade at Mary Lin Elementary
Naomi Wu, 4th Grade at Hope Hill Elementary
Sade Olufade, 3rd Grade at Pace Academy
Zoe Adams, 4th Grade at Wadsworth Magnet School
Alexa Weiss (understudy), 6th Grade at Atlanta Speech School
Isla Barnett (understudy), 5th Grade at Hope Hill Elementary School
Josephina Kilkelly (understudy), 5th Grade at Atlanta International School
DeKalb County:
Maxine Miller, 5th Grade at Atlanta International School
Cleo Saliers, 5th Grade at Talley St. Upper Elementary
Mia Sims, 4th Grade at Fifth Ave. Upper Elementary
Murphy Fowler, 3rd Grade at Montessori School at Emory
Maya Betru-Abiodun, 6th Grade at Wadsworth Magnet Schools for High Achievers
Clayton County:
Za'Niyah Nzo, 5th Grade
Cobb County:
Ella Araujo, 3rd Grade at The Walker School
Skylar Ebron, 6th Grade at DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts
Henry County:
Jimi Luttrell (understudy), 5th Grade at Atlanta International
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby
Composer Shirley Mier
Director Spring Mason
Musical Director Joshua Martinez
Choreographer Courtney Locke
Scenic Designers Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay
Lighting Designer Mary Parker
Costume Coordinator Carrie Giglio
Stage Managers Megan Parker, Bonnie Devon Smith
Madeline’s Christmas runs 1 hour with no intermission. The play is recommended for children 3+.
TICKETS:
Tickets are $15 for youth (ages 18 and under) and $18 for adults. Tickets and information are available at
horizontheatre.com or 404.584.7450.
SHOW TIMES:
Weekends and Dec 19-31 at 1pm and 3pm
Saturdays, Dec 9, 16, and 23 also at 10:30am
School Matinees: Dec 14 & 15 at 10:30am
LOCATION:
Horizon Theatre
1083 Austin Avenue
Atlanta, GA
30307 (at the corner of Euclid Ave. & Austin Ave. in Little Five Points)
