Pictured: Roy Samra

Other Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for casting for BARNEY THE ELF written by Bryan Renaud with lyrics by Renaud and Emily Schmidt.

Directed and choreographed by Tommy Rivera-Vega with music direction by Nik Kmiecik, the production features Roy Samra as Barney, Chicago drag sensation Dixie Lynn Cartwright returning as Zooey, Maggie Cain as Mrs. Claus, Jaron Bellar as Junior and Courtney Dane Mize as Cookie/Ensemble with Emilie Rose Danno, Colleen DeRosa, LiSean McElrath, Lance Spencer and Cody Talkie.

Pictured: Ensemble of Other Theatre’s BARNEY THE ELF:

The production team for includes Jermaine Hill (musical arrangements), Michael Johannsen (scenic design), Olivia Crary (costume design), Matthew Carney (lighting design), Ashley Pettit (sound design, production manager), Bobby Taves (asst. music director) and Meghan Erxleben (asst. lighting designer).

After Santa Claus retires, his wicked son begins a not-so-jolly reign as the new head of Christmas. The North Pole begins to crumble under his bigoted rule, and Barney the Elf is forced to leave his home for being different from the others. Soon he embarks on a fabulous journey of self-discovery (or is it elf-discovery?) that lands him in one of Chicago’s hottest drag bars. But can he truly leave Christmas behind for a new life in the big city?

BARNEY THE ELF will play November 17 – December 30, 2017. For more information visit theothertheatrecompany.com.