Beaufort Children’s Theatre to bring Disney’s High School Musical Jr. to life
From staff reports
Get ready to sing, dance, and cheer as the Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s High School Musical Jr. This family-friendly production will captivate audiences with its upbeat music, entertaining storyline, and talented young performers.
The show will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1, and at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2 at the USCB Center for the Arts.
Based on the wildly popular Disney Channel movie, High School Musical Jr. tells the story of Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High as they navigate friendships, dreams, and the challenges of high school. Featuring memorable songs like “We’re All in This Together” and “Breaking Free,” this production promises a high-energy experience for all ages.
“Our all-teen cast worked incredibly hard over the holiday season and poured their hearts into bringing this popular story to life,” co-director Naomi Forrestall said in a news release. “We can’t wait to share their exceptional talent with the community. This script is so much fun, and they have taken it to an entirely new level.”
Tickets are available now at uscbcenterforthearts.com. Prices are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors/military, and $16 for children/students.
The cast
Troy Bolton — Tag Cushman
Gabriella Montez — Annie Grace Wells
Ryan Evans — Beau Backus
Sharpay Evans — Lauren Grice
Kelsi Nielson — Molly Smith
Susan — Ava Lute
James — Joseph Holst
Cyndra Wittstein/Drum Major — Lily Grace Johnson
Cathy — Peyton Brock
Jack Scott — Gabriel Davidson
Martha Cox — Hanna Richmond
Taylor McKessie — Brea Parker
Kratnoff — Madeline Richardson
Riley — Jackson Hamilton
Zeke Baylor — Liam Martin
Chad Danforth — Christopher Jenkins
Ms. Darbus — Livi Rose Smith
Coach Bolton – DJ Wardlow
Moderator/Ms. Tenny – Brinkley Fugate
Cheerleaders – Clover Leigh Atha, Maren Tillapaugh, Katie Cechini, London Thomas, Riley Kunkler, Maeve Saunders
Thespians – Kaylyn Smith, Leah Clark, Avery Merrick, Anna Claire Stansell, Maggie Smith
Brainiacs – Peyton Wardlow, Mackenzie Goodrich, Ainsley Backus, Chloe Miles, Mary Margaret Ackerman, Melodie Steward, Mathew Richmond, Juliet Pieczonka
Jocks — Luke Strebe, JJ Kunkler, David Barr, James Riddle
Want To Go?
Who: Beaufort Children’s Theatre
What: Disney’s High School Musical Jr.
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31; 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1; 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2
Where: USCB Center for the Arts
Tickets: Tickets are available now at uscbcenterforthearts.com. Prices are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors/military, and $16 for children/students.
