DECEMBER 10, 2021, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A15
Feel -Good
STORY
Saluting the people that make
us proud of our community
presented by
familiar scenes, but there is obviously
more singing and everyone gets a lit-
tle more character depth. The music
brings a new edge to it without taking
away from the original,” Auvinen said.
“Having the additional elements to the
production adds that extra fl air to it. It
makes it not only more fun to watch,
but more to participate and perform
in.”
“The musical is just diff erent enough
that we have felt no connection to the
movie. It was pretty easy to separate
Blake Felbob plays the role of Santa.
ourselves,” Cavanaugh added.
Whether it be singing, dancing or
acting, audiences can expect the full
range of talent of the McNary perform-
ing arts departments will be on display
for this show.
“People are going to have the time
of their life. It's so funny, it's so inter-
esting to watch, and there are a lot of
really talented people on this stage, as
well as backstage and in the pit. People
will have a blast,” Auvinen said.
Photo by MATT RAWLINGS of Keizertimes
A group of elves perform a musical number during a dress rehearsal.
Photo by MATT RAWLINGS of Keizertimes