Elf the Musical Jr.
Community Access Unlimited
A triumphant musical returning this December promises holiday cheer, a lot of laughs, and possibly too much sugar.
Tickets for Elf the Musical Jr. are now available for showings on December 10, 11, and 12th. All shows are streaming virtually at 7:00 p.m. for audiences to enjoy at home. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on line at: www.showtix4u.com/event-details/57483
The CAU Community Players are an inclusive group of performers with and without disabilities who collaborate to stage incredible musical performances, including past productions of Hairspray and Aladdin. Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is a Union County-based, statewide nonprofit that works to integrate people with disabilities and youth at-risk into the community through comprehensive ways.
The cast of the show is thrilled to return to the stage after months of virtual rehearsals and preparation. Performers used clear masks to interact safely while allowing the audience to enjoy their expressions.
“The point of the show is to fill everyone with Christmas spirit,” said Tyler O’Neill, who plays Buddy. “I’m discovering a side I never thought I had and a lot of joy. And like Buddy, I too enjoy a good hug every now and again.”
Adam Fleissner, who plays Buddy’s cantankerous father, Walter, said he is excited for everyone’s hard work to pay off in the final production after a hiatus last year, due to the pandemic.
“It’s the first time doing a CAU play since the shutdown and I just love seeing everyone again,” said Fleissner.
Proceeds from the play support CAU’s comprehensive services for people with disabilities and youth at-risk, which include housing, education, employment, support coordination, and life skills training.
This adaptation of the hilarious, hit film is sure to warm hearts as we prepare for the holiday season.
“I want people to get tickets so they can laugh hard,” said cast member Ernie Smalls.
About Community Access Unlimited:
Community Access Unlimited (CAU), who is celebrating 42 years in 2021, supports people with special needs in achieving real lives in the community. CAU provides support and gives voices to adults and the youth who traditionally have little support and no voice in society. CAU helps people with housing, life skills, employment, money management, socialization, and civic activities. CAU also supports opportunities for advocacy through training in assertiveness, decision-making and civil rights. CAU currently serves more than 3,000 individuals and families, with the number growing each year. For more information about CAU and its services, contact us by phone at 908-354-3040, online at caunj.org, or by mail at 80 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202.
