West Branch High to stage "Frozen Jr."
The arrival of the “Frozen” musical on Broadway has only enhanced the furor over the Disney show that is based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen in 1844.
West Branch High School will stage a version of the Broadway show this week, Friday through Sunday at the school. Shows will be 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday.
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“Frozen Jr.”is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, which was based on the 2013 motion picture. The musical brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life live on stage. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, “Frozen Jr.”expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood and true love.
Starring as Princess Anna is freshman Alli Kanagy. Playing Anna’s sister Queen Elsa is junior Haley Close. As Anna and Elsa’s younger versions are fifth-graders Sutton Clay and Claire Bloss, sixth-grader Regan Daley and seventh-grader Lily Scofinsky.
Senior Wyatt Courtwright plays Kristoff, and freshman Mollie McDorman portrays Kristoff’s fun-loving reindeer sidekick Sven. Two-faced Prince Hans is played by Gavin Clay, and senior Owen Hoopes plays Weselton. Senior Morgan Brown plays fun-loving Bulda while also serving as student director for the production.
Playing Bulda’s wise counterpart Pabbie is junior Christian Mikol. Eighth-grader Mason Brown plays the funny and lovable Oaken.
Rounding out the cast are third- through 12th-graders Regan Daley, Lily Scofinsky, Claire Bloss, Sutton Clay, Lauren Sanor, Madelynn Dye, Evelyn Smith, Brielle Spencer, Myla Raga, Cecilia Raga, Qunicy Rae Burton, Kennedy Fritz, Silver Lyn Burton, Joslyn Sands, Colton Legros, Landon Hobbins, Case Black, Jack Sands, Jacob Ernst, Landyn Zerkle, Grant Santee, Russell Santee, Connor Ruthrauff, Adrian Hairston, Lucas Herold, Clayton Phillips, Dru DeShields, Jude Corallo, Remington Jones, Mitchell Coffee, Logan Crutchley, Michael Kanagy, Amanda Strong, Kamryn McDorman, Carley Riesen, Amelia Corallo, Michaela Smith, Morgan Day, Alaina Covert-Offill, Lisa Heck, Alexis Gregory, Abigail Janosik, Morgan Kurtz, Charity Glista, Kate Slutz, Ariana Aldridge, Allyson Hartzell, Ava Hobbins, Aubrey Burkey, Scarlett Wallace, Nora McMasters, Brylin Stull, Riley Rohr, Carolyn Santee, Avery Hardy, Moriah Justice, Adalyn Ludwig, Annika Moore, McKenna Clarkson, Ashlyn Knopp, Randi McManus, Rory Rohaley, McKenzie Hang, Payslie Derry, Delaney Crutchley, Scarlet Dawes, Madi Brammer, Hannah Santee, Briana Kale, Ava McGuire, Annabelle McManus, Emilee Postiy and Tiana Mitchell.
Technical direction for the show was done by Eric Waggoner, Aaron Brown and Corey Clay. Stage manager is Adam Corallo. The set was designed and produced by Joe Courtwright, and all artistic elements were created by Kevin Hoopes. Promotional pictures and posters were created by Terry Dunlap of Dunlap Photography.
Reserved tickets can be purchased at wbmusic.org or in person at the door. The cast also is offering an add-on ticket to a character luncheon for $7 for all ages. The luncheon will include lunch, character meet-and-greets with photo opportunities, and other special magical activities. Cost are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students.
The cast also will conduct a raffle to win seats in the wings of the stage to watch the performance. Check out West Branch Music Department on Facebook and Instagram for more information.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: West Branch High to stage "Frozen Jr."
