Hamilton Heights Elementary School will soon present a live performance of the musical adventure, Moana Jr., at Hamilton Heights High School Auditorium at 1 and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
The community is invited to attend this spectacular 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage.
Designed for elementary school-aged performers, Moana Jr. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana Jr. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
The cast is composed of 60 students from the elementary school (grades 3 to 5) and 15 student production crew members from the middle and high school directed by Marianne Collar.
“This production is a collaboration of elementary, middle, and high school students along with teachers, retired teachers, and community members,” said Collar, now in her third year of directing elementary students’ live performances.
“We are beyond excited to bring Hamilton Heights Elementary School’s fall musical back to the stage after a two-year hiatus during COVID,” Collar said. “The cast has been working very hard to bring an amazing performance to the community. I am also excited to have former performers in our previous productions of Lion King and Aladdin joining to be assistant directors, vocal and acting role models, and backstage crew members. We hope the community comes out in force to support these young performances while enjoying a fun and heartwarming show.”
Advance tickets are $5 (kindergarten to adult) and can be purchased online at this link. Tickets will be $7 at the door. Hamilton Heights High School is located at 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia. Enter through the main doors of the office.