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New Orleans theatre & video production company. Home of Professor Carl Nivale, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Sprinkles & Tinsel!
YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
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Louisiana actor Alan Lee joins us as our announcer for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6." Alan is a highly respected actor across the country, and currently residing in Nashville, TN. But, at heart he remains a Louisiana boy!
12/14/2025, 7 pm, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Headshot for actor and announcer Alan Lee. Mr. Lee is dressed in a black tee shirt, and is wearing round glasses. He has a well-trimmed salt and pepper beard and an impressive set of eyebrows.
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to company member Margeaux Fanning, from your friends at NOLA Voice Theatre!
Actress Margeaux Fanning (on left, in costume as reporter Hildy MacAfee) with actress Michelle Plaideau (in costume as photographer Snaps McGee,) in the 2025 production of "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw" in the Lagniappe Theater at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Kenner, Louisiana. Image of the cast of "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6." From left, Sprinkles the Elf, actress Margeaux Fanning as Noelle the Elf, Sprinkles the Elf, and Elf Intern Reginald. All are dressed in brightly colored green and red costumes.
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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We were very fortunate to have all of our talents for this year's "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special", now in our sixth year. Thank you again, Professor and Grand Marshal!
profcarlnivale.bsky.social Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · Oct 28
Your Professor and @gmmartygraw.bsky.social were thrilled to be included in the @nvtproductions.bsky.social "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6!"
This year's special streams FREE starting December 14th at 7 pm CDT at YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Image of Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw, on the set of "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6".
October 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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First look at the cast for the "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6", streaming FREE starting Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT on our YouTube channel @nolavoicetheatre
Composite image of the cast of "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6". From top right, clockwise: Reginald the Elf, Lindsay Hamilton, Scott Frilot, Laurie Reinagle, Jessie Terrebonne Thompson, Noelle the Elf, Alan Lee, Kelly Amstutz, Ryan Nocito, and Glitzy the Elf. In the center bottom are Sprinkles and Tinsel the Elves. "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6" begins streaming FREE on our YouTube channel @nolavoicetheatre Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT.
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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What's going on here?
Just a few previews of "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6", streaming FREE on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Dec. 14th at 7 pm CDT!!!
It's an all-new show, new format, new guests & much, much more!!
Check out our other specials on our channel & get ready!!!
Image of the band A.C.E. (Andersen, Chute, & Easley), performing on the VMHD set at River Regions Drama Guild in Norco, LA! Musician & performer Scott Frilot, on set for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6". Scott also wrote the theme song for this year's special! Image of Glitzy the Elf, meditating on the set for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6." She is sitting on the floor, surrounded by New Age decor.
October 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Happy International Stage Managers Day, everyone!
Red and white line image of a headset. Inside the lines reads "International Stage Management Day."
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Sending our congratulations to Ella Grace Francis! Her debut album "Waves" is under consideration for a Grammy AND she's making her second appearance with us in "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6" streaming free Dec. 14th at:
YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
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Image of recording artist Ella Grace Francis, from her new album "Waves." She is on a beach near the water, which is gently lapping onto the shore. She's wearing a long pink rose colored dress. She smiles towards the camera, her arms out in the breeze, her blonde hair flowing over her right shoulder.
October 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Finished recording today on "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6"! Thanks RIVER REGION DRAMA GUILD, INC. for having us.
Dec. 14th, 7pm, free on our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, and enjoy our other specials and projects.
YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Image of Sprinkles & Tinsel, popping out of a door decorated like a present. Both elves are smiling. Image of Noelle, a new elf character added for this year's special. She is on the set, posing coyly for the camera. Her hair is candy-cane striped, and she wears a poinsettia bloom on the side. Image of Glitzy the Elf, relaxing on a sofa on-set between takes. Glitzy gets a new pink and white outfit this year, with a lavender and gold belt and a pink hat banded in red. Her pink jumper features two silver sequined bows at the fasteners. A cast shot. From left, Sprinkles, Noelle, Tinsel, and Reginald, on-set for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special".
October 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Big announcement from the beleaguered Krewe of Oshun, announcing child riders as young as 6, and their royalty for #carnival2026, Terrance & Stephanie Osborne. The krewe is restructuring after legal problems. Thanks to @fox8live.com for this story.
#mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Krewe of Oshun announces major change ahead of 2026 Carnival Season
YouTube video by WVUE FOX 8 New Orleans
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September 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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What's all this about? Just a teaser for this year's Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6! We begin shooting at the end of this month, so watch for pictures from the shoot!
Premieres Sun. Dec. 14, 7 pm on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Image of Glitzy the Elf, at night in a mock-up image of a Hollywood Hills hotel. She is holding a hand of playing cards, and wearing her elf uniform and headset. Behind her extends a long, Olympic length swimming pool. To the left, a row of sun chairs and umbrellas. On the right, the illuminated facade of a swanky hotel. Behind it all, the Hollywood sign, and just beyond the horizon, a searchlight cuts across the night sky. Image of Sprinkles and Tinsel the elves, with two life-sized nutcrackers, made to look like the streets of New Orleans' French Quarter. Behind them is a post-Spanish French Quarter building. To the left at the top is a sign that reads "The Toy Soldier."
September 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that New Orleans & Nashville actor Alan Lee will be our announcer for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," premiering Sunday, Dec. 14th on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Welcome Alan! We're happy to have you in the madness for the Holly Daze!
Image of New Orleans and Nashville actor Alan Lee. Alan has been named as announcer for the NOLA Voice Theatre/NVT Productions' "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," premiering on our YouTube channel on Sunday evening, December 14th at 7 pm Central Daylight Time. The special is presented annually free of charge as a gift to the people of New Orleans and the river parishes, both at home and abroad.
August 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Meet the cast of NVT Production's upcoming "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Days Special 6" premiering December 14th at 7 pm on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
It's a WHOLE NEW show, with a new format and a bevy of NOLA's best theatre & musical talents.
On FB & IG @sprinklesandtinsel
Image of Sprinkles the Elf in shades of green. At top left in fancy lettering, it reads "Meet Sprinkles". There is a picture of Sprinkles below on the left. On the right, it reads: "Head Elf, NOLA Annex, Santa's Workshop; Co-Host, Very Merry Holly Daze Specials; Toy expert; Knew Charlemagne personally. Watch Sprinkles on" Beneath the legend is a white box. On the left of the box, it reads: "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6, December 14th, 7 pm CDT, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre". On the right, the logo for NOLA Voice Theatre. The annual Very Merry Holly Daze Specials are presented annually by NOLA Voice Theatre and NVT Productions free on YouTube as a gift to the people of the City of New Orleans, no matter where they live. Image of Tinsel the Elf in shades of red. At top left in fancy lettering, it reads "Meet Tinsel". There is a picture of Tinsel below on the left. On the right, it reads: "Asst. Head Elf, NOLA Annex, Santa's Workshop; Co-Host, Very Merry Holly Daze Specials; VERY happy; Actually likes fruitcake. Watch Tinsel on" Beneath the legend is a white box. On the left of the box, it reads: "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6, December 14th, 7 pm CDT, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre". On the right, the logo for NOLA Voice Theatre. The annual Very Merry Holly Daze Specials are presented annually by NOLA Voice Theatre and NVT Productions free on YouTube as a gift to the people of the City of New Orleans, no matter where they live. Image of Glitzy the Elf in shades of pink. At top left in fancy lettering, it reads "Meet Glitzy". There is a picture of Glitzy below on the left. On the right, it reads: "Communications elf; Holly Daze Reports desk; Fashion icon; Commercial spokeself; Introduced NOLA to Elf Rock. Watch Glitzy on" Beneath the legend is a white box. On the left of the box, it reads: "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6, December 14th, 7 pm CDT, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre". On the right, the logo for NOLA Voice Theatre. The annual Very Merry Holly Daze Specials are presented annually by NOLA Voice Theatre and NVT Productions free on YouTube as a gift to the people of the City of New Orleans, no matter where they live. Image of Elf Intern Reginald in shades of blue. At top left in fancy lettering, it reads "Meet Reginald". There is a picture of Reginald below on the left. On the right, it reads: "Elf Intern, 60 years, NOLA Annex; Gopher; Tech..."support"? Introduced NOLA to the Antarctic flu. Watch Reginald on" Beneath the legend is a white box. On the left of the box, it reads: "Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6, December 14th, 7 pm CDT, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre". On the right, the logo for NOLA Voice Theatre. The annual Very Merry Holly Daze Specials are presented annually by NOLA Voice Theatre and NVT Productions free on YouTube as a gift to the people of the City of New Orleans, no matter where they live.
August 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Saddened to relay the news that iconic satirist and songsmith Tom Lehrer has passed away at the age of 97.
Tom Lehrer, Influential Satirist Whose Topical Songs Poked and Prodded America in the ’50s and ’60s, Dies at 97
Tom Lehrer, an influential musical satirist who came to fame with songs addressing topical events in the '50s and '60s, has died at age 97.
variety.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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One of our favorite guests is West End musical star/international vocalist Lindsay Hamilton! She's hilarious, gifted, a musicians dream. She'll be back this year for a new segment!
6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special premieres 12/14/2025 on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
An S & T Moment- Lindsay Hamilton
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Holly Daze in June continues with this commercial parody featuring Glitzy the Elf!
The 6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special premieres 12/14/2025, 7pm. Watch all our specials at:
YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
FB: @nolavoicetheatre
FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel
An S & T Moment-VayCay Bubble Baths
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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It wouldn't be Holly Daze in June without Maria Hefte! A frequent guest on the VMHD specials, this video was from her first appearance in 2022. We love her!

Watch all the Very Merry Holly Daze Specials: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel
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S & T Moment featuring Maria Hefte
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Continuing Holly Daze in June, it's the cast of "Sister Act: The Musical" performing this hilarious, in-character performance from last year's special.
See all the Very Merry Holly Daze specials: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Follow on FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel
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#NOLA
An S & T Moment: Sister Act-The Musical
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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It's Holly Daze in June! NOLA musician/actor Danny Boy Rubio performs "Spirit of Christmas" for our 2024 special.

Watch all the Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Specials here: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Facebook & Instagram: @sprinklesandtinsel
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An S & T Moment: Danny Boy Rubio
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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We're celebrating the Holly Daze in June with some memories of our past specials. Enjoy this "commercial" by Glitzy, spokeself for Tinkleco. Watch all our Very Merry Holly Daze Specials on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
And, follow us on Facebook @nolavoicetheatre
An S & T Moment: Beauty Enhancer Spray
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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We're 6 mos away from the premiere of the 6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special. We've got some of the city's brightest & most generous artists for this year's special!
Show premieres on YouTube@nolavoicetheatre Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT. Mark your calendars now!
The Holly Daze are Coming!
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our own Mitchell Kogan!!
You can see him again in this year's "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special" premiering Dec. 14th on the NOLA Voice Theatre YouTube channel!
A Sprinkles & Tinsel Moment-Mitchell Kogan
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
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June 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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We are working hard on the 6th annual "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special!" The cast of Ricky Graham's New Orleans Fairy Tales has recorded a greeting for this year's show!
This year's special premieres Sunday, 14 December on:
YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Image of the cast of Graham's New Orleans Fairy Tales, making an appearance on this year's Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special. From left, wearing a red crown, author & narrator Ricky Graham. Right top, cast members Gary Rucker holding a talking fish, Lisa Picone Love, wearing a bright pink bow in her hair, and Vatican Lokey, dressed as an enchanted frog. The special premieres Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT at YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
May 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Your parade preview for today, April 6th!

Share, Like & Follow for more on our culture, traditions & #OurCarnivalHeritage here and on FB @profcarlnivale
Professor Carl Nivale Parade Report: Downtown Super Sunday Black Masking Indians
YouTube video by WWLTV
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April 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Our thanks to the cast of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' recent production of "Once Upon a Mattress" for their performance of "Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season". Our first recorded performance for the 6th annual "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special"!
14 Dec. 2025!
Image of the cast of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts production of the classic Broadway musical "Once Upon a Mattress", taken on the set for the production. They are dressed in colorful medieval costumes used in the Broadway revival in 1996.
April 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Your parade preview for today, April 1st!
Share & Like! And, follow me on FB @profcarlnivale for more on #OurCarnivalHeritage & culture throughout the year!
Professor Carl Nivale Parade Report: April Fool's Day Parade
YouTube video by WWLTV
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April 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM