“Elf, the Musical, Jr.”

Journey Theater presents “Elf, the Musical, Jr.” Nov. 27-Dec. 12 at Manor Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. The play follows Buddy, a young orphan who crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Showtimes are 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 27; 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 28; 7 p.m. Dec. 4; 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 5; 7 p.m. Dec. 11; and 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Tickets are $22 for adults or $20 for youth and seniors, available at journeytheater.org or by calling 360-750-8550.