First off we would like to thank all of the Uni Theatre Parents for loaning us the use of your Uni Learner. Please know how much we value and appreciate all you do to make our program possible. Thank you!
Elaine Hsieh - Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
This production would not be possible without the generous love and support of the following: Principal Claudia Middleton, Vice Principal James Altuner, and the entire Uni Staff and Faculty!
Many many thanks to MaryAnn Szyskowski, Jamie Garner, and U.C.L.A. Beyond the Bell * UniHigh Education Foundation, Sandee Yamamoto, Jay Manning, Ivan Finkle, Judy Wolfenstein * John Ong * Mark Brody * Paul Song * All in the Same Boat Improv: Claudia DeCea, Jann Goldsby, Jeff Deckman, Chris and Dyanne Halsted, Bill and Becky Heatley, Eric Roth, Tommy Ruben * Sandy and Bill Hanagami, Jerry and Teri Hauck, Bill and Joni Margolin, Tim and Becky Borquez, and Josh Meltzer *
Mary Claire Phan - Thank you for all the joy and colors you bring to our stage.
Jeff Deckman - Thanks for keeping us on TRACK, buddy boy!
Our wonderful friends Rhonda, Ira, Hector, and Elana at Woodland Hills Printing. 21602 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Mazel Mazel Mazel Tov.
Lots of love, kisses, and endless thanks: Candy and Joe Lorenz * Howard Miereanu * Gary and Maria Miereanu * Emily Sperling * Liam Sperling * Sarah Sperling * Cameron Sperling * Sarah Saidoff * Romy Sperling
This production is lovingly decicated to the memory of Marilyn Sperling, Sandy Miereanu, Hessie Axelrod, Kay Deckman, and Arthur Frumkin
The late great Mario Lomeli (Former Uni High Theatre Director) always shines a bright spot light on our productions. True Facto.
Notes from the Director:
What can you say about "ELF". It's everyone's favorite Christmas movie. We didn't have a choice. We had to bring it to our Stivelman stage but, we knew we had to do it our own way and bring it into the world of 2023.
Now, each semester as I sit to compose these Director’s Notes, I am more and more swept away by the power of our Theatre community. The cast, crew, production staff and so many that have worked tirelessly to bring this story to life for you amidst laughter, excitement, and the pure joy of working together.
I am honored be a part of this UNI organization.
Finally, I couldn't let this moment go by without a big shout out to my dear friend and theatre co-creator, Lindsey Lorenz. 26 shows later. Couldn't do it without you.
I hope everyone enjoys "ELF the Musical" and may all of your holidays be Sparklejollytwinklejingley!
Ronnie Sperling
University High Charter's Director of Theatre Arts
