YOUTH PRODUCTIONS

What is a Youth Production?

Each season FTP produces one show specifically for young actors. These “Junior” shows are typically modeled after well-known family friendly titles. Separate from our educational offerings, these youth shows are full productions, culminating in a two week run. In Season 48, we have decided to combine the Youth Production with our Annual Holiday Program, and are happy to announce that this special production will be: Elf The Musical, Jr! Directed by Hanna Cole

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make every young performer embrace his or her “inner elf” with plenty of large ensemble numbers featuring elves and (New Yorkers) of every type.