Elf the Musical Cast

Alex Rupp (Buddy the Elf)
Alex is a Senior at Buchholz High School. He hopes to continue to pursue theatre in college. His performance is dedicated to Sandra Rupp, who would’ve been there every night.
Patrick Bethel (Buddy the Elf Understudy)
Patrick is a freshman, and this is his first year being involved in the Buchholz drama department. He is beyond grateful to be in this show and is happy to do it with such an amazing and loving cast. He has been involved in shows at the Star Center Theatre since the age 7.
Madelyn French (Jovie)
Maddie is so excited for her senior season of theater this year! The past 4 years have been so amazing for her in the Buchholz Drama Program and she can’t want to continue for her last year here. Jovie has been such a fun role to portray, and such an amazing show to be apart of! Theater has been her safe place, and she thanks everyone who has been apart of her journey to where she is now. Maddie would like to thank her parents for their love, Xavier for his support, and the cast and crew for their energy and enthusiasm. Much love!
Taiden Roberts (Jovie understudy)
Elliott Horwitz (Walter Hobbs)
Buddy's workaholic father. He is a Children's book writer, but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life.
Quinn Horwitz (Walter Hobbs Understudy)
Quinn is is very excited to be in his first show here at BHS. Some previous shows have been Annie Jr at Musical Me Theatre, 13 The Musical at Star Center and most recently, Oliver at the Gainesville Community Playhouse. He wants to wish everyone a happy holidays and enjoy the show!
Macy Pfizenmayer (Emily Hobbs)
Macy is a senior, and has been dancing, singing, and performing for twelve years. She is so excited to play the role of Emily. Prior roles include: Eliza (Hamilton) and Lucinda (Into the Woods). Macy will attend Santa Fe College in the fall.
Sienna Curcio (Emily understudy)
Sienna has been performing since she was seven, and has recently begun delving into production. Past roles include Judy (Chorus Line), Marian/Robin (Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood), and Logainne (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). In 2023 she will be participating in the Hoggetown Faire with the Thieves Guilde. Happy Holidays!
Ana Tomlinson (Michael Hobbs)
Anna is a sophomore with the Buchholz Players and performed as Pythio in Head Over Heels and Connie in A Chorus Line. Anna has performed in Little Women and Fairytale Misfits at HSP. She was also a part of the Star Center production of All Together now. Anna wants to thank the cast and crew for making the show possible
Aislinn Chronic (Michael Hobbs understudy)
Aislinn is a freshman and this is her first performance with the Bucholz drama department. She has been acting for several years. Some of her previous roles include Dori (School House Rock); Andrea (Once on This Island); Melody (Musicville). She is excited to continue drama throughout her high school career.
Millie Lowry (Deb)
Camilla is a Sophomore, and has enjoyed being active in the drama program for the past year. Some of her past roles here at Buchholz include roles in the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, Maggie in A Chorus Line, and Dametas (swing) in Head Over Heels.
Jasmine Miranda (Deb understudy)
Jasmine is a junior and has been part of Drama Club for 3 years now. Roles she has done in the past are “Liz” (Stand Up to Bullying), “Blanket Lady” (Rent), “Martha Cox” (High School Musical), “Janine” (Pandemic Connections), an ensamble member in Head Over Heals, and “Daphne” (In Session). She is excited to be a part of this amazing production and the more to come!"
Joseph Lowry (The Manager)
Joseph is a senior, and has been active in the drama program for all four years of high school. He is happy to be playing a role in such an enjoyable musical. He has played roles in productions like bye bye birdie and chorus line.
Eddie Butfiloski (Mr. Greenway)
Eddie Butfiloski has been in the theater department since freshman year. He is excited to be in his first musical. Prior roles include townsman/guard (Marin the true story of Robin hood), and Jason (call me on the line). In the future he would like to be in more buchholz productions. He wants to go to the university of Florida if not then Santa Fe.
Sam Cohen (Santa Clause)
Sam is a senior, and he is thrilled to be in his first ever show! He has previously sung in choirs and played violin, but had very little experience in the theater, so this experience has been challenging yet rewarding. Off the stage, he enjoys competing on the Buchholz Math Team and playing tennis.
Felix Cassisi (Mr. Matthews)
My name is Felix, and I have been taking theatre classes throughout middle school and now high school. Previously, I was in the little mermaid for a small school show. I plan to try out and do shows for most of my high school years.
Katie Ward (Ms. Chadwick)
Katie is very happy to be in her first BHS show and is looking forward to being in front of an audience for the first time.
Riley Bauer (Charlie/Fake Santa)
Riley is a junior at BHS, and has been in the troupe since freshman year. Prior roles include- Freshman year: Marian (ensemble), and Sophomore year: One acts (“cmotl” Matt)/Head Over Heels (ensemble). He looks forward to making memories his last two years in the troupe!
Amelia Rufino (Ensemble)
Amelia is a senior, and has been active in the drama department since freshman year. She is Treasurer of the program. Prior shows include A Chorus Line (Mark Anthony), Head Over Heels, Bye Bye Birdie, Marian, War of the Worlds, and In Session. She is excited for the rest of her senior year and hopes you enjoy the show!
Chris Marshall (Ensemble)
Chris is a junior, and has been in the theater program ever since freshman year. He is simply ecstatic to be preforming Elf which is is fourth show with the Buchholz Players. He is also playing to attend Districts, possibly States, the trip to London, and is considering to audition for Into the Woods.
Joseph Burdoo (Ensemble)
Joseph is a freshman, and has joined the program this year. Prior roles to this play include Rooster (Annie).
Zoe Hutchinson (Ensemble)
Kyra Nelson (Ensemble)
Kyra is a sophomore who enjoys participating in the fine arts, especially theater and choir. She has a passion for singing and is excited to be performing in her first ever Buchholz performance. Previous roles of hers include the Maître’d in Café Murder, Grandma Josephina in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Samuel in the Pirates of Penzance.
Kaylee Kear (Ensemble)
Kaylee is a junior that joined the drama department her sophmore year. She has taken part in shows A Chorus Line, Head Over Heels, and Elf. She is excited for the many more opportunities to come.
Chloe Tyler (Ensemble)
Chloe is a freshman who has been actively participating in theatre since seventh grade. She is excited to be apart of Buchholz drama for the first time. Prior roles include Scrooge (Bah' Humbug!) as well as Lachesis and Caliope (Game of Myths).
Lindy Mack (Ensemble)