It’s a rather slow time of year for Surflight Theatre, even though an opera company will perform Bizet’s “Carmen”there  on Nov. 15, rehearsals for its holiday musical, “Elf,” will soon start if they haven’t already, and it has released its 2026 schedule.

Still, Surflight isn’t nearly as busy as it is during the summer, so it’s sparking two projects that will make the Christmas season in Beach Haven more jolly.