Stage
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D ECEMBER 2016
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Follies going ‘Ho-Ho Hollywood’
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Mike Smith as the elf “Sarge” with members of Santa’s merry band of elves will be part of this year’s Holly Jolly Follies being held Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at the Florence Events Center.
S
arge Elf (Played by Mike Smith)
isn’t amused by all of the
shenanigans in this year’s Holly
Jolly Follies.
Santa (Dorland Neale) has been kid-
napped by the Grinch (Mike Jacobson),
and Sarge has no qualms about telling
you exactly how he feels about that. Of
course, he does so in such a charming
way that you can’t help but love him
anyway.
It’s a frantic race in the “back up
sleigh” to Los Angeles to rescue Santa,
reform the Grinch (again), and see if
Christmas can be saved before too
much craziness ensues.
This year’s hilarious show was penned
by local author, Rose Ellen Jacobson, of
Poison Pen Players, and directed by
CROW artistic director Melanie Heard.
An army of incredible volunteers has
been collecting props, painting scenery,
arranging music and assembling all of
the red and green costumes that are
located in the immediate vicinity.
The Follies features some old
A LSO
New Year’s Eve (page 4)
favorites (like “Sarge”) as well as some
new surprises, such as a not-to-be
missed commercial message featuring
Florence’s own Mayor Joe Henry.
Rumor has it that Siuslaw News editor-
in-chief Ned Hickson has his mind
made up to “Thank you very much” as
“Elfis,” and that Betty Dumbauld’s
Encore Tappers are ready to share some
Shirley Temple sweetness.
The FloTones and Siuslaw High
School girls choir will be singing holi-
day favorites, and Buck and a Quarter
Band will make an appearance.
And then there’s those adorable
CROW kids, ready to entertain you
with a Tarzan-themed dance, and some
pretty snazzy holiday characters.
The 2016 Holly Jolly Follies will be
presented at the Florence Events
Center, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., Dec. 3 at 2
p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for adults or $10 for
kids ages 12 and under.
Follies (Page 3)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Gallery One (Page 2)
Winter Music Fest (Page 4)
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