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Attention Good (and not-so good) Witches! ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINTS Check out what's new in my store.

4/17/2021

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ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINTS! Check out what's new in my store. Prints for everyone: Corgi lovers, Dragon lovers and Good Witches!

4/17/2021

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ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINTS! From my books: AUNTIE CLAUS, RAISING DRAGONS, MS RAPSCOTT'S GIRLS, BEST WITCHES and more. These are the best quality prints you can buy meant to last for generations. Check back as I add more prints for you to choose from!

4/17/2021

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ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINTS From my books: AUNTIE CLAUS, RAISING DRAGONS, MS. RAPSCOTT'S GIRLS, BEST WITCHES and more. These are the best quality prints you can buy - printed on archival 100% cotton rag paper. check back as I add more art for prints availabl

4/17/2021

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It’s another rave review – from Stagecritic!

1/10/2020

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Click here to read the review.
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Opening night of Auntie Claus

1/10/2020

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On November 14th I visited Nashville to attend the opening of AUNTIE CLAUS at the Nashville Children’s Theatre. I had a chance to get to the theatre that morning to meet Ernie Nolan, NCT’s artistic director who made it all happen as well as direct the choreography. While I was there, I was given a tour, and met the scenic designer/costume designer, Court Watson, as well as the lighting designer Scott Leathers.
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Here I am outside the theatre.
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with scenic and costume designer Court Watson
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with NCT artistic Director Ernie Nolan
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Yes, there was real live orchestra pit – just like Broadway!
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Check out this rave review of Auntie Claus at the Nashville Children’s Theatre this past Christmas from Nashville Parent.

1/2/2020

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Auntie Claus had her own billboard in Nashville this past Christmas!

12/19/2019

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BroadwayWorld reviews Auntie Claus at the Nashville Children's Theatre

12/19/2019

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Check out this rave review of Auntie Claus from BroadwayWorld.

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November 14, 2019 I visited Nashville to attend the opening of AUNTIE CLAUS

12/18/2019

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Here I am with Auntie Claus played by the Megan Murphy Chambers who was so fantastic in this role. The stage literally lit up whenever she appeared. Thanks, Megan for your off the charts performance!


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I also had a chance to have my picture taken with Mr. Kringle and the cast. What a fun night – once in a lifetime. Thanks NCT!
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Check out this video of me at the Nashville Children’s Theatre where I talk about what inspired me to write Auntie Claus

12/16/2019

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AUNTIE CLAUS was at the Nashville Children’s Theatre in December and it was fabulous!

12/14/2019

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AUNTIE CLAUS
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
From the book AUNTIE CLAUS by Elise Primavera, adapted for the stage by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich on commission by Nashville Children’s Theatre.
Director // ERNIE NOLAN
Music Director // DAVID WEINSTEIN
Choreography // ERNIE NOLAN
Scenic Design // COURT WATSON
Lighting Design // SCOTT LEATHERS
Costume Design // COURT WATSON
Sound Design // DAVID WRIGHT
Stage Manager // TERESA DRIVER
Assistant Stage Manager // PRESTON PERRIN
 
CASTAuntie Claus // MEGAN MURPHY CHAMBERS
Sophie // REBECCA KEESHIN
Chris Claus // JACK TANZI
Mrs. Kringle // DARCI WANTIEZ
Mr. Kringle // SAWYER WALLACE
Mrs. Maranda // MEGGAN UTECH
Harold // ABE REYBOLD
Susana // MELISSA TORMENE
NYC Neighbor // IMARI THOMPSON
NYC Neighbor // ALEX PINEIRO
NYC Neighbor // DAVID STOBBE
NYC Neighbor // RONA CATER
NYC Neighbor // SARAH MICHELE BAILEY
NYC Neighbor // HANNAH CLARK
NYC Neighbor // JONATHAN KILLEBREW
Auntie Claus’ Assistant // TRESTON HENDERSON
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AUNTIE CLAUS is coming to the Nashville Children’s Theater for Christmas 2019!

10/10/2019

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Check it out: https://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/auntie-claus
 
All new musical adaptation by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich
I will be there for the opening November 14, 2019 6:30 PM

Stay tuned for more news!
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Check it out. MARIGOLD STAR is now live on Broadwayworld!

6/26/2019

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Check out Broadway World's review here.
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A chat with Elise about MARIGOLD STAR at YA Books Central!

6/21/2019

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Click here to check out my Q & A with YA Book Central.
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MARIGOLD STAR at Books of Wonder

6/7/2019

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Come meet Elise Primavera June 15th and get your signed copy!  For more information click here
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MARIGOLD STAR is Hot Off the Presses!

6/7/2019

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OUT NEXT WEEK

62880-1.JPGHot Off the Presses: 
Week of June 3, 2019
 
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a giant cod, a middle grade novel in which a fairy discovers her talents, and a fresh look at teen French liberator Joan of Arc. MORE more_arrow.gif

 

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MARIGOLD STAR is in Publishers Weekly Newsletter!

5/4/2019

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FEATURED REVIEWS

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James Yang. Viking, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-425-28881-8

The action in this urban interlude unfolds in front of a city apartment building whose narrow shape is echoed by the book’s tall, thin trim size.A family strolls by the building’s entrance, the younger brother flying a remote-controlled toy. “I have a bot!” he announces to the doorman. Suddenly the bot starts rising: “Stop! BOT!” the family cries. more more_arrow.gif

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34837-1.JPGClever Little Witch
Muon Thị Văn, illus. by Hyewon Yum. S&S/McElderry, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4814-8171-7

Văn sets this magical caper on Mãi Mãi Island, where Little Linh shows readers the items every witch needs (a broomstick, spell book, and winged mouse), then presents her problem: “Do you know what a clever little witch does not need? A baby brother.” Baby Phu, it seems, squalls, chews on spell books, and messes with his sibling’s broomstick. more more_arrow.gif

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34840-1.JPGMarigold Star
Elise Primavera. HarperCollins, $16.99 (240p) ISBN 978-0-06-056949-5

Marigold lives in magical Bramblycrumbly with her parents, baby sister, and talking pet dragon, and she has a number of problems. There’s the star over her head that has everyone convinced Marigold is “marked for greatness” and that has recently begun blinking, but Marigold doesn’t seem great at anything. more more_arrow.gif

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34841-1.JPGFive Midnights
Ann Dávila Cardinal. Tor Teen, $17.99 (288p) ISBN 978-1-250-29607-8

Biracial “Gringa-Rican” Lupe lives in Vermont but visits Puerto Rico for the summer to see her father’s family in this riveting novel. Soon, her love of true crime bleeds into reality when she visits the first of several peculiar crime scenes overseen by her police-chief uncle. When she discovers that someone—or something—is targeting five estranged friends who once called themselves los cangrejos, she’s intrigued. more more_arrow.gif

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34842-1.JPGThe Haunted
Danielle Vega. Razorbill, $17.99 (256p) ISBN 978-0-451-48146-7

This spooky supernatural tale by Vega follows a well-trod horror arc: high school student Hendricks moves with her parents from Pennsylvania to a small New York town, where she senses a sinister presence in rambling old Steele House—the infamous site of a murder-suicide. Vega maintains psychological tension up until the uncertain conclusion. more more_arrow.gif

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AUNTIE CLAUS is coming to Netflix!

4/9/2019

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Super exciting news! AUNTIE CLAUS is in development at Netflix for a live action musical with Kenny Ortega on board as producer/director! Read More
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Exciting News!

3/12/2019

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Auntie Claus is coming to the Nashville Children’s Theatre this Christmas 2019!

Nashville Children’s Theatre is the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences and the largest theatre in Tennessee.

Book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. Check out this article on broadwayworld.com
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