Encore Co. melts the ice with 'Frosty'

Students from the drama program at the high school performed 'Frosty the Snowman" for elementary students last week.

The MHHS Encore Co. held a special performance of of "Frosty The Snowman" for the students of North Elementary last Thursday morning.

Prior to the show, as the students were making their way into the gymnasium, students began to sing a series of Christmas carols that included "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Jingle Bells."

As the show began, the children were entertained by a rambunctious and springy elf, who introduced the story of Frosty, a snowman who comes to life due to a magical hat.

Frosty, realizing that, although alive, he can't survive in such a warm climate, embarks on a journey to the North Pole, despite being pursued by Professor Hinkel who is desperately trying to retrieve his hat.

The show featured several unique scenes and characters, such as snow angels, a story-telling rabbit, tropical dancers and Santa Claus, who saves the day by bringing Frosty back to life.

"I thought the kids were great. They responded well, paid attention and laughed so we were happy with it," said drama instructor Taunya Page.

The cast for Frosty The Snowman featured:

Zack Hall-Frosty

Jared Gales-Narrator/Christmas Tree

Tomas Garza-Teacher

Snowflakes: Yrsa Moe, Laurel Curtis and Christa Clemens

Chase Bennett-Professor Hinkel

Krys Morgan-Hocus Pocus

Becky Vogl-Karen

Kids (double as animals): Justin Rogow-Jason; LeVan Smith-Karly; Kalynne Saap-Kayla; Ali Dawoodi-Jordan; Alanna Sterling-Delaney; Marina Pasto-Alex; Betty Chevalier-Zoey

Frankie Wenner-Santa, Thermometer

Police Officer/Ticket Attendant

Poinsettias: Alexandrea Smith, Chasity Custer, Melodie Lettkeman

The cast also held a special performance at the Mountain Home Historical Museum at its annual Christmas Tea party held last Saturday.

The public production of the show concluded last weekend.