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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, O, 97116, United States
Bring the magic of the holidays to life with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, a heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved 1964 Rankin/Bass television classic. This cherished tale of friendship, acceptance, and Christmas cheer is perfect for families looking to create lasting holiday memories together.

Join Rudolph, the most famous reindeer of all, as he sets out on an unforgettable journey to discover where he belongs. Along the way, he meets Hermey the Elf who dreams of being a dentist, the courageous Yukon Cornelius, and a host of quirky characters from the Island of Misfit Toys. With timeless songs like “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “We’re a Couple of Misfits,” and “Silver and Gold,” this delightful musical captures the nostalgic charm and whimsy that generations have grown up with.

Staged with vibrant costumes and a big helping of Christmas spirit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a joyful celebration of what makes each of us unique. It’s the perfect holiday outing for parents, grandparents, and kids alike.

Rediscover the story you love. Laugh, sing, and feel the warmth of the season. Because sometimes, the things that make us different are what make us truly shine.

Performance Schedule:
Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30pm
Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 2:30pm

Director: Dorinda Toner

Cast List

Rudolph – Tristan Muller
Hermey – Carl Dahlquist
Yukon Cornelius – Brandon Weaver
Clarice – Brea Grimes
Santa Claus – Greg Shilling
Mrs. Claus – Jennifer Grimes
Bumble – Ryan Norman
Sam the Snowman – Shaun Hennessey
Coach Comet – James Grimes
Fireball – Ainsley Skillin
Clarice’s Father- Adam Barrett
King Moonracer/Boss Elf – Michael Teufel
Donner – Nick Serrone
Mrs Donner – Lindsey Vuylsteke*

Misfit Toys

James Grimes
Alicia Barrett
Tove Fifeild
Gina Andrews
Ainsley Skillin
Avery Barrett
Jack Heath

Reindeer

Gina Andrews
Ainsley Skillin
Avery Barrett
Ryan Notman
Adam Barrett
Gina Andrews

Elves

Adam Barrett
Alicia Barrett
Graciela Garcia
Wren Dorsey
Corrine Moyer
JoJo Finnigan
Tove Fifeild
Everett Long
Avery Barrett

About the Director

Dorinda Toner has been performing on stages across North America for 40 years. She studied Theater/Directing at University in her native country, where she is also a multi-album Canadian Recording Artist. She is a proud Board Member at Large for the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). She has been the facilitator of the AACT West Coast Community Theatre Management Conference since 2021.

She is delighted to have contributed both as a guest columnist for its national ‘Spotlight’ magazine and as a panelist for AACT’s ongoing virtual roundtables. Dorinda is a past Vice-President and past Executive Commitee member of PATA (Portland Area Theatre Alliance).

A multi award winning actress, Dorinda was thrilled to play ‘Beverly’ in Kerrigan & Lowdermilk’s ‘The Mad Ones’ Virtual Broadway Lab in 2020.

A prolific director, she has won several awards for her work, including Portland Broadway World’s Best Director and Best Play in 2021 for ‘A Feminine Ending’ and the Willamette Weeks Best Play of 2019 for ‘How I Learned to Drive’. Dorinda enjoys Intimacy Directing for stage actors and has completed her IDC (Intimacy Directors & Coordinators) level 2 certification. Dorinda is also a Certified EDIB (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging) HR Specialist. Dorinda believes strongly that community theatre changes lives. She has been the Producing Artistic Director of Twilight Theater Company in Portland, Oregon since May, 2016

Arts for All is available.
