Wayne Highlands Middle School Presenting “Elf Jr.”
# Wayne Highlands Middle School
Wayne Highlands Middle School Presenting “Elf Jr.”
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Highlands Middle School proudly presents “Elf the Musical, Jr.” on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. Both performances will take place at the Honesdale High School Performing Arts Center, 459 Terrace Street, Honesdale.
The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the story of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and finds himself at the North Pole. Raised among the elves, Buddy grows up believing he is one of them, until his size and struggles in the toy workshop reveal the truth.
With Santa’s permission, Buddy travels to New York City to find his birth father and learn where he belongs. He soon discovers that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother does not believe in Santa. Undeterred, Buddy sets out to win over his new family and help New York rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Charlotte Lyle stars as Buddy, alongside Marco Pasquini as Walter, Hannah Curtis as Emily, Charlotte Lockwood as Michael, Scarlett Klisiewicz as Jovie, and Brody Nacinovich as Santa.
The cast also features Corinna Cestone as Business Woman; Macauley Gladson as Charlie; Amelia Hartung as Charlotte Dennon; Vidia Doherty as Child; Ayla D’Albora as Deb; Kendall Stinavage as Fake Santa; Athena Bonilla and Rachel Dux as Joggers; Madison Doherty as Manager; Abigail Hamilton as Matthews; Landry Peterson as Mother; Adeline Siepiela as Mrs. Greenway; Emerson Krajkovich as Sam; Anna Gladson as Sarah and Chadwick; Greta Pierce and Makayla Smith as Security Guards; and Wyatt Pittenger as Souvlaki Chef.
Audrey McGrath, Audrey Menechino, Adeline Ohliger, Peyton Panzella, and Selah Platt appear as Leading Characters. Livian Bolella-St. Ledger appears as a Leading Character and as Shawanda.
Ensemble members include Ila Evarts, Lila Holl, Harper Mitschele, Owen Bronson, William Canfield, Ruth Gold, Layne Hazen, Hannah Reager, Kassandra Rutherford, Sylvia Smith, Charlotte Sporer, and Mackenzie Wood.
The production is directed by Lorissa M. Taraschuk, with music direction by Martha Curtis and choreography by Jesse Perry. The production team includes Cindy Bolella St. Ledger, hair and makeup; Alicia Keast, costumes; Amy Williams, photographer; Justin Taraschuk, set design; and Shawn Garing, set, sound, and lights.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.honesdalepac.com or by phone at (570) 251-9831. Tickets are $12 for regular admission, $8 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for students, and $5 for children ages 3–5. Red/Black Pass admission is complimentary. All guests entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
The production is rated G, with all ages admitted, and is recommended for ages 5 and older. The listed performance length is one hour and 15 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.
“Elf the Musical, Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTIShows).
Join Wayne Highlands Middle School for an evening of music, laughter, and holiday spirit as Buddy discovers what it means to be part of a family.
