Elves opens Friday, Nov. 26 at Mantorville
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“A Shelf Full of Elves” opens Friday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Mantorville’s Opera House. The play was rescheduled from Nov. 19 due to Covid 19. This performance is a $10 Premier Night Special.
This Christmas comedy continues, Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and December 3rd, 4th and 5th. Tickets are then $17. Discounted tickets are available for seniors, MTC members and students for $15 . This very funny show has a terrifically talented cast and fun special effects. Masks are required and social distancing between parties is encouraged. |
A Shelf Full of Elves
A Brand-New World Premiere Christmas Comedy Written and Directed by Blake Hogue Gabby and Presley move into Presley's childhood town to his delight and to her social misery. Gabby's wish for Christmas fun brings their childhood Shelf Elf dolls to life. Those two elves end up filling the house with a lot more than just Christmas spirit in this hilarious and brand-new holiday comedy! November 26 - December 5 Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are now available. All tickets will be treated as general admission, even though Eventbrite will assign a row and seat. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. |
Meet the Cast of A Shelf Full of Elves
GRACIE SALVAGGIO as Gabby Brown
Grace is thrilled to be making her official debut at Mantorville Theatre Company. Performing for over eleven years with notable performances including off-Broadway at Lamb’s Theatre, People’s Improv, Casa Mañana, Kids Who Care, Bass Performance Hall, FW Symphony Orchestra and FW Opera, in addition to other venues in New York City, Europe, Florida, Texas, and at 30,000 feet on an American Airlines Flight. Her most recent portrayals include “Linda” in Evil Dead, “Hermia” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and “Connie” in A Chorus Line. A big thank you to family and friends for their encouragement, this wouldn’t be possible without them. <3
RYAN FRANK as Presley Brown
Ryan is a biostatistician at the Mayo Clinic, and lives in Oronoco with his beautiful wife Sydney and three (mostly) perfect kids Aria (8), Brand (7), and Reyna (3). Ryan enjoys hiking, dad jokes, board games, astronomy, the legend of Zelda, and his two dogs and cat Link, Zelda, and Zuko. He has appeared in over 20 local productions, including roles as Frederick (Pirates of Penzance), Mortimer (Arsenic and Old Lace), Rueben (Joseph), and Bill (Mamma Mia!).
ANNETTE SCHULER as Snowberry Snuggleboots
Annette has lived in Rochester 30 years with her husband, Tom. She works as a concierge at Mayo Clinic. She is excited to be back in a live play and some her favorite previous stage roles include: Martha in White Christmas, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Yente in Fiddler and Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She enjoys Scrabble, piano, and is taking online classes in web design. Love to her hubby and family. Thanks for coming and Happy Holidays!
RICH MANSFIELD as Hot Dog Ron
Rich Mansfield is a relative newcomer to Southeast Minnesota, moving north from Birmingham, AL with his wife, Sara. Rich performed stand up and improv as well as several theater productions through Birmingham before moving to Rochester. He's been seen in Avenue Q and Evil Dead the musical, Don't Talk to the Actors and Screwtape at the Rep in Rochester as well as Honeymooners in Pine Island and Jingle Jacks in Zumbrota.
XANDER CARTER as Twinkle Winks
Xander's experience in the theatre is extensive, having been in several well-known pieces such as The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and Into the Woods. He often plays characters known for their manic nature and sometimes intimidating personality. As you will see in this, his first time on the Mantorville stage, he is continuing this trend.
BECCA MESSICK as Myrrh
Becca has a BA in Theatre and Film from St. Cloud State. She currently works at KTTC as a MCO/Audio Op. She was last seen as Ivy in Wandaleria at The Rep in 2019. She has helped out with several shows at The Opera House and been in a couple of melodramas throughout the years. Becca directed her first successful play: Annie Jr. for the Sr. Francis middle schoolers in March 2020 right before the pandemic closed down the schools. She is extremely excited to be back on stage as Myrrh, and hopes everyone enjoys the show with lots of laughter.
SUZANNE EASTLUND as Armolas
Suzanne is very proud to be appearing in 'A Shelf Full of Elves' alongside her two amazing children (David & Adelaide) and her husband, Blake Hogue. Suzanne had most recently played Chloe in That Theatre Company's production of 'Our Kids' Birthday'. Prior to that she appeared as Misty in That Theatre Company's product of 'Brokken Family'. Come see Suzanne in her next appearance in That Theatre Company's R-Rated comedy 'Elf on the Shelf', playing the role of Lil' Poops.
DAVID DREESMAN as Dooby
David is super excited to be appearing in his first EVER play, coincidentally written and directed by his stepdad, Blake Hogue. David's favorite subject as a fifth grader is social studies. His favorite teacher is Miss Kabot.
ADELAIDE DREESMAN as Cookie
Adelaide is super excited AND also nervous for her theatrical debut. Adelaide’s favorite subject in school is math, specifically rounding and multiplication. She is in third grade and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Jordan.
BLAKE HOGUE as Snow Elf
Blake is extremely excited to share the world premiere of this silly Christmas comedy with everyone, especially his wife Suzanne and his two step-kids David and Adelaide (making their theatrical debut!) Blake was last seen on the MTC stage in "Greater Tuna". He also is a founding member and the Executive Artistic Director of That Theatre Company, based in Rochester. He will be in their previously sold out, R-rated comedy, "Jeff on the Shelf", reprising his role as Sugar Cookie Kisses, opening December 10th in the Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box Theatre
Grace is thrilled to be making her official debut at Mantorville Theatre Company. Performing for over eleven years with notable performances including off-Broadway at Lamb’s Theatre, People’s Improv, Casa Mañana, Kids Who Care, Bass Performance Hall, FW Symphony Orchestra and FW Opera, in addition to other venues in New York City, Europe, Florida, Texas, and at 30,000 feet on an American Airlines Flight. Her most recent portrayals include “Linda” in Evil Dead, “Hermia” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and “Connie” in A Chorus Line. A big thank you to family and friends for their encouragement, this wouldn’t be possible without them. <3
RYAN FRANK as Presley Brown
Ryan is a biostatistician at the Mayo Clinic, and lives in Oronoco with his beautiful wife Sydney and three (mostly) perfect kids Aria (8), Brand (7), and Reyna (3). Ryan enjoys hiking, dad jokes, board games, astronomy, the legend of Zelda, and his two dogs and cat Link, Zelda, and Zuko. He has appeared in over 20 local productions, including roles as Frederick (Pirates of Penzance), Mortimer (Arsenic and Old Lace), Rueben (Joseph), and Bill (Mamma Mia!).
ANNETTE SCHULER as Snowberry Snuggleboots
Annette has lived in Rochester 30 years with her husband, Tom. She works as a concierge at Mayo Clinic. She is excited to be back in a live play and some her favorite previous stage roles include: Martha in White Christmas, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Yente in Fiddler and Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She enjoys Scrabble, piano, and is taking online classes in web design. Love to her hubby and family. Thanks for coming and Happy Holidays!
RICH MANSFIELD as Hot Dog Ron
Rich Mansfield is a relative newcomer to Southeast Minnesota, moving north from Birmingham, AL with his wife, Sara. Rich performed stand up and improv as well as several theater productions through Birmingham before moving to Rochester. He's been seen in Avenue Q and Evil Dead the musical, Don't Talk to the Actors and Screwtape at the Rep in Rochester as well as Honeymooners in Pine Island and Jingle Jacks in Zumbrota.
XANDER CARTER as Twinkle Winks
Xander's experience in the theatre is extensive, having been in several well-known pieces such as The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and Into the Woods. He often plays characters known for their manic nature and sometimes intimidating personality. As you will see in this, his first time on the Mantorville stage, he is continuing this trend.
BECCA MESSICK as Myrrh
Becca has a BA in Theatre and Film from St. Cloud State. She currently works at KTTC as a MCO/Audio Op. She was last seen as Ivy in Wandaleria at The Rep in 2019. She has helped out with several shows at The Opera House and been in a couple of melodramas throughout the years. Becca directed her first successful play: Annie Jr. for the Sr. Francis middle schoolers in March 2020 right before the pandemic closed down the schools. She is extremely excited to be back on stage as Myrrh, and hopes everyone enjoys the show with lots of laughter.
SUZANNE EASTLUND as Armolas
Suzanne is very proud to be appearing in 'A Shelf Full of Elves' alongside her two amazing children (David & Adelaide) and her husband, Blake Hogue. Suzanne had most recently played Chloe in That Theatre Company's production of 'Our Kids' Birthday'. Prior to that she appeared as Misty in That Theatre Company's product of 'Brokken Family'. Come see Suzanne in her next appearance in That Theatre Company's R-Rated comedy 'Elf on the Shelf', playing the role of Lil' Poops.
DAVID DREESMAN as Dooby
David is super excited to be appearing in his first EVER play, coincidentally written and directed by his stepdad, Blake Hogue. David's favorite subject as a fifth grader is social studies. His favorite teacher is Miss Kabot.
ADELAIDE DREESMAN as Cookie
Adelaide is super excited AND also nervous for her theatrical debut. Adelaide’s favorite subject in school is math, specifically rounding and multiplication. She is in third grade and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Jordan.
BLAKE HOGUE as Snow Elf
Blake is extremely excited to share the world premiere of this silly Christmas comedy with everyone, especially his wife Suzanne and his two step-kids David and Adelaide (making their theatrical debut!) Blake was last seen on the MTC stage in "Greater Tuna". He also is a founding member and the Executive Artistic Director of That Theatre Company, based in Rochester. He will be in their previously sold out, R-rated comedy, "Jeff on the Shelf", reprising his role as Sugar Cookie Kisses, opening December 10th in the Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box Theatre
A few snapshots from past shows
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