Madeline’s Christmas
DEC 7-31, 2024
Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby • Music by Shirley Mier
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
Directed by Spring Mason
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines,” begins the story of Madeline. This holiday season will be unlike any other for Madeline and her friends. While on their morning walk with Miss Clavel, the girls come down with the flu, and as they take to their bed, many wonder if they will be able to go home for Christmas. With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Madeline and the other girls get a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
A musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans’ delightful book. A holiday treat for the whole family!
2024 Tickets & Showtimes
General Admission
$15 Youth (21 & under)
$20 Adults
Show Times
- Sat 12/7 and Sun 12/8: 1pm and 4pm
- Wed 12/11 and Thurs 12/12: 10:30am – School Matinees*
- Sat 12/14 and Sun 12/15: 10:30am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
- Thurs 12/19 and Fri 12/20: 4pm & 7pm
- Sat 12/21: 10:30am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
- Sun 12/22: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
- Mon 12/23: 1pm & 4pm
- Thurs 12/26 and Fri 12/27: 1pm & 4pm
- Sat 12/28: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
- Sun 12/29, Mon 12/30, Tues 12/31: 1pm & 4pm
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The Madeline Club sponsors fund the set, costumes, props, lights, performance space, promotional materials, and professional actors, directors, and designers. The Madeline Club makes it possible to offer affordable tickets for families to come see Madeline’s Christmas this holiday season. Without their generous support, this production would not have been possible.
MADELINE CLUB 2024
MADELINE STARS ($1,000 and above)
Billy & Juli Hegeman
Raj & Kelly Palakshappa
Melanie Williams
GENEVIEVE ANGELS ($500)
Sarah Choi
Trish Kometer
MISS CLAVEL FRIENDS ($250)
Julius and Crystal Garrant
Kate Miele
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MADELINE BUSINESS CLUB 2024
MADELINE STARS ($1,000 and above)
GENEVIEVE ANGELS ($500)
MISS CLAVEL FRIENDS ($250)
Askim Financial
Eclectic Music Atlanta
Shoreline Endocrinology
Tamarra Stuppard-Wilson
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MADELINE CLUB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
(these opportunities are no longer available for 2024)
Madeline Club Sponsors ($250-$1,000) receive VIP tickets that include reserved seats, concessions and Madeline toys/books. Click here for details on the perks for each sponsor level.
Madeline Business Club Sponsors ($250-$100) receive advertising in the program, emails, website and social media and VIP tickets. Click here for details on Madeline Business Club levels. For more information or to become a sponsor, email megan@horizontheatre.com.
Length & Content
Madeline’s Christmas runs 70 minutes with no intermission. The play is recommended for children 3+.
About the Play
A merry treat for parents and children alike, families are invited to join Madeline and friends for an enchanting musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale. Featuring 24 local girls performing alongside professional actors in collaboration with The Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company, this beloved Atlanta tradition is a holiday must-see!
In the production’s 13-year history, more than 220 local girls have realized their dream of performing with a professional theatre company as part of the Madeline’s Christmas cast.
2024 Adult Cast Members
- Monsier Brun/Harsha: Conner Kocks • Nathan Kiliany
- Miss Clavel: Ciara Pysczynski • Courtney Locke
- Mrs. Murphy: Kymberli Green • Briallen Sanchez-Thurber
Red Cast 2024
- Penelope Bayalis (Isabelle)
- Harper Byrd (Simone)
- Nalani Cook (Daphne)
- Dawson Hutchens (Mary)
- Joi Jackson (Amy)
- Louisa Kometer (Camille)
- Brooklynn Long (Juliette)
- Skylar Palakshappa (Regine)
- Anari Vasser (Madeline)
- Vivian Walker (Dominique)
- Amelia Williams (Kate)
- Hazel Yu (Anne)
Green Cast 2024
- Adele Chastain (Daphne)
- Beatrice Choi (Camille)
- Maya Fredrick (Anne)
- Jubilee Garrant (Amy)
- Selma Hedin (Madeline)
- Ellie Hegeman (Simone)
- Lucy Long (Juliette)
- Railey Maxwell (Kate)
- Hattie McSherry (Dominique)
- Megan Morris (Isabelle)
- Maefaire Rogovin (Mary)
- Gabrielle Wood (Regine)
Understudies 2024
- Ella Araujo
- Hadley Griffith
- Savannah Irby
Creative Team 2024
- Director: Spring Mason
- Music Director: Joshua C. Martinez
- Choreographer: Estef Martin
- Asst. Choreographer: Michelle Stover
- Scenic & Puppet Designers: Isabel & Moriah Curley-Clay
- Lighting Designer: Shelby Ashley
- Projection Designer: Victoria Nation
- Sound Designer: Whitney Leonard
- Costume Coordinator: Abby Bowers
- Original Costume Designers: Jonida Beqo • Anna Jenny
- Stage Manager: Ann Richmond
- Asst. Stage Manager/Mouse: Eden Mew
2024 Performances by Cast
RED CAST PERFORMANCES
- Sat. 12/7 4pm
- Sun. 12/8 1pm
- Thurs. 12/12 10:30am (school matinee)
- Sat. 12/14 10:30am
- Sat. 12/14 1pm
- Sun. 12/15 10:30am
- Sun. 12/15 1pm
- Fri. 12/20 4pm
- Fri. 12/20 7pm
- Sat. 12/21 4pm
- Sat. 12/21 4pm
- Sun. 12/22 4pm
- Sun. 12/22 7pm
- Thurs. 12/26 1pm
- Thurs. 12/26 4pm
- Sat. 12/28 1pm
- Sat. 12/28 4pm
- Mon. 12/30 1pm
- Mon. 12/30 4pm
- Tues. 12/31 4pm
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GREEN CAST PERFORMANCES
- Sat. 12/7 1pm
- Sun. 12/8 4pm
- Wed. 12/11 10:30am (school matinee)
- Sat. 12/14 4pm
- Sat. 12/14 7pm
- Sun. 12/15 4pm
- Sun. 12/15 7pm
- Thurs. 12/19 4pm
- Thurs. 12/19 7pm
- Sat. 12/21 10:30am
- Sat. 12/21 1pm
- Sun. 12/22 1pm
- Mon. 12/23 1pm
- Mon. 12/23 4pm
- Fri. 12/27 1pm
- Fri. 12/27 4pm
- Sat. 12/28 7pm
- Sun. 12/29 1pm
- Sun. 12/29 4pm
- Tues. 12/31 1pm
Photos
Auditions for 2024 are now closed. Look for announcements for 2025 next August!
We will be casting (in 2025):
- 24 young ladies (2 casts of 12) to play Madeline and her schoolmates in this delightful holiday musical
- Ages 8+ and no taller than 5 feet* (*if they are within an inch or two, please feel free to audition)
- Children’s roles will be double-cast.
- ALSO CASTING 1 Male Adult Actor & 2 Female Adult Actors