The Story It was two days before Christmas and there was great excitement in the air at Aunt Nan’s house! Each year she had a special holiday party for all of the children the she knew! Aunt Nan and the children would bake cookies, wrap gifts and make hand-made gifts. The most exciting part of Aunt Nan’s party was that each time an ornament was placed upon the tree, the ornaments would come to life and dance for the children! At the end of the festive evening, when all of the children were ready for bed, the oldest child would be given a large magical star to place on top of the tree. After the star was placed high upon the tree, the oldest would make a December wish. This December, Rose was the oldest child at the party. She could not wait to have the opportunity to make a December wish. As Rose hung the star upon the tree top and made her wish, a Stardust Fairy appeared. The Stardust Fairy sprinkled magic star dust as she circled around Rose. After the Stardust Fairy completed her spins, Rose found herself in the middle of an abandoned train yard full of runaway toys. This was not what Rose wished for! Rose was confused and frustrated and did not know how to return home. The runaway toys introduced themselves to Rose and explained why they ran away from Santa’s Workshop. Rose became fond of the toys, except for one trouble making Pirate Toy. The Pirate Toy bullied the other toys and intimidated them to follow his aggressive leadership. Rose became determined to persuade the runaway toys to return to Santa’s Workshop so they could be given to children all over the world and be loved and cared for. At first Rose did not think that her December wish had been granted, but in the end, Rose understood that her wish had indeed been granted in a unique and wonderful way!

Feature Roles Rose/Stardust Fairy Aunt Nan Robot Ballerina Pirate Pigtail Dolls

Elizabeth McLaughlin Aleena Parulkar Sophia Ferro Alex Koenig Harper Hahn Bella Ferro Kylie Fisher

Scene I – Aunt Nan’s Party The Children

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Lyrical

Music: When Christmas Comes to Town by: Matthew Hall and Megan Moore Dancers: Audrey Bellaire, Carly Bollinger, Paige Borggren, Sadie Day, Jenna Manch, Isabelle Meadows, Adele Nealy, Leanna Solley

Carolers

Choreographer: Melissa Hinchman – Ballet

Music: Here We Come-A-Caroling/Stereothief Remix by: Kim Mitzo Thompson/His Kids United Dancers: Isabella Aguon, Abby Bendo, Abby Bollinger, Lucy Duffy, Claire MacLaughlin

Gingerbread Cookies

Choreographer: Erin Hahn – Jazz/Funk

Music: The Gingerbread Man by: Yo Yo Yo Kids Dancers: Charlotte Buerkle, Eli Hazlett, Karah Holt, Ivy Leffingwell, Evelyn Marlow, Halston Mowery, Layla Selinsky

Deck The Halls

Choreographer: Melissa Hinchman – Ballet

Music: Deck The Halls by: 101 Strings Orchestra Dancers: Emerson Benner, Greta Bethune, Bella Ferro, Brooklyn Hazlett, Olive Hazlett, Aimee Wang, Alina Wilcox

Christmas Lights

Choreographer: Melissa Hinchman – Jazz

Music: Greatest Time of the Year by: Aly and AJ Dancers: Riley Cerar, Katy Durant, Ava Marlow, Emily McHugh, Ashley Montoya, Advika Phaltankar

Peppermint Candies

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Pointe

Music: Romeo and Juliet by: Prokofiev Dancers: Gabriella Aepli, Kaitlyn Alig, Miranda Belo, Aleena Parulkar, Audrey Sese, Audrey Valentine

Robot

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Hip Hop

Music: Rockin’ to the Beat by: Black Eyed Peas Dancers: Sophia Ferro

Poinsettias

Choreographer: Erin Hahn – Ballet

Music: Waltz of the Flower by: Tchaikovsky Dancers: Misha Badhwar, Anna Beining, Carolyn Feick, Kylie Lawrence, Reese Leffingwell, Gia Wingham

Angel Ornaments

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Modern

Music: Silent Night by: Priscilla Ahn Dancers: Anna Casement, Maddie Demos, Mariana Gonzalez Garcia, Chloe Jarvis, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Audrey Price, Meredith Swan

Bell Ornaments

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Jazz

Music: Jingle Bells by: Gwen Stefani Dancers: Grace Beining, Ella Chow, Kyrie Coble, Sophia Ferro, Harper Hahn, Emily MacLaughlin, Ava Sellman

Elf Ornaments

Choreographer: Melissa Hinchman – Ballet

Music: Mother Ginger by: Tchaikovsky Dancers: Degen Coble, Juliana Franch, Marin Greenlee, Alex Koenig, Anastasia Pinkerman, Astrid Savage, Claire Zuehlke

Aunt Nan

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Modern/Lyrical

Music: Winter Song by: Sara Bareilles/Ingrid Michaelson Dancers: Aleena Parulkar

Stardust Fairy Music: Merlitons by: Tchaikovsky Dancers: Elizabeth McLaughlin

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Pointe

Scene II – Runaway Toys Pigtail Dolls

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Jazz

Music: My Christmas List by: Simple Plan Dancers: Bella Ferro and Kylie Fisher

Super Hero Dolls

Choreographer: Erin Hahn – Jazz

Music: Every Girl’s a Super Girl by: JoJo Siwa Dancers: Ainsley Henry, Brynleigh Prissel, Cara Razem, Rebecca Smith, Caroline Solley, Jillian Voytko

Nutcracker Dolls

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Hip Hop

Music: The Nutcracker Suite March (Mash up Remix) by: Blue Claw Philharmonic Dancers: Degen Coble, Kyrie Coble, Juliana Franch, Marin Greenlee, Harper Hahn, Alex Koenig, Emily MacLaughlin, Anastasia Pinkerman

Princess Dolls

Choreographer: Erin Hahn – Ballet

Music: A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes by: Lily James from Cinderella Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dancers: Misha Badhwar, Kylie Fisher, Julia Mathias, Annika Mehta, Stella Sokolowsky, Lauren Valentine, Julia Voytko, Avilee Weinlein, Winnie Wieher

Troll Dolls

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Hip Hop

Music: Hair Up by: Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, and Ron Funches from the Trolls Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dancers: Zoe Coburn, Isabelle Razem, Julia Schoening, Annabelle Stout, Emma Styn

Race Car Drivers

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Jazz

Music: Santa Clause is Coming to Town/Need for Speed Featuring Xtronic by: Pentatonix and Pedro DJ Daddy Dancers: Audrey Bellaire, Carly Bollinger, Paige Borggren, Sadie Day, Jenna Manch, Isabelle Meadows, Adele Nealy, Leanna Solley

Marionette Dolls

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Pointe

Music: Waltz of the Marionettes by: Dark Waltz Music Dancers: Anna Casement, Maddie Demos, Mariana Gonzalez Garcia, Chloe Jarvis, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Audrey Price, Meredith Swan

Cowgirl Dolls

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Tap

Music: 5, 6, 7, 8 by: Steps Dancers: Grace Beining, Ella Chow, Sophia Ferro

Ninja Dolls

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Hip Hop

Music: Fighter by: Jung Youth & Sam Tinnesz Dancers: Gabriella Aepli, Kaitlyn Alig, Miranda Belo, Aleena Parulkar, Audrey Valentine

Rag Dolls

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Jazz

Music: Wonderful Christmas Time by: Demi Lovato Dancers: Anna Beining, Carolyn Feick, Kylie Lawrence, Reese Leffingwell, Astrid Savage, Ava Sellman, Audrey Sese, Gia Wingham

Rose

Choreographer: Renee Danielle Smith – Pointe

Music: At Christmas by: Hanson Dancers: Elizabeth McLaughlin

Ballerina and Pirate Music: Aha! by: Imogen Heap Dancers: Alex Koenig, Harper Hahn

Choreographer: Rachel Gogolin – Ballet/Jazz

Production Team CDA Senior Director CDA Artistic Director CDA Artistic Director CDA Youth Program Director CDA Artistic Administrative Assistant CDA Customer Service Manager CDA Facility Manager Original Story by Production Deck Crew Manager Soundtrack Coordinators Backstage Coordinator Cue Technician Events Coordinator Cast Coordinators Sound Voice-overs Backstage Crew Production Crew Front of House Photographer and Program Cover Videographer Catering

Robin Smith Rachel Gogolin Renee Danielle Smith Erin Hahn Melissa Hinchman Sue Whitney Bob Schutz Robin Smith Rick Cummings Rachel Gogolin and Renee Danielle Smith Rachel Gogolin Renee Danielle Smith Sue Whitney Megan Cribbs, Kate Huntley, Abby Kreider, Samantha Marszalek, Sue Whitney Robin Smith Rachel Gogolin, Erin Hahn, Melissa Hinchman Pete Cardimen, Clarissa Cummings, Rick Cummings, Rachel Gogolin, Bob Schutz, Jake Smith, Renee Danielle Smith Megan Cribbs, Kate Huntley, Ellie Jarvis, Sue Whitney Alyssa Stevens Jeff Emberg Kristin Coble, Heather Mac Laughlin

Extra Characters Child 1: Jenna Manch Child 2: Audrey Bellaire We would like to thank all of our carpool drivers and other parent volunteers who pitched in when called upon. We sincerely thank you for your willingness to help and for being an integral part of helping us share this performance with the community. We would like to thank the A December Wish cast, crew, choreographers and CDA staff for sharing the holiday spirit and the excitement of the performing arts with the community.

Happy Holidays to all from Columbus DanceArts Academy