From staff reports
Disney’s Frozen JR. is playing at USCB Center for the Arts at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18; and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3pm.
The spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. The Beaufort Children’s Theatre cast includes 83 students led by directors Anna Booman, Angela Brooks, Naomi Forrestall, and Bonnie Hargrove.
This is a stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time. Anna, Elsa, and all your favorite characters embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love.
Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. With its empowering message of love and understanding, Frozen JR. is sure to melt your heart.
Disney’s Frozen JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee. Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.
The Cast
Elsa – Sophia Mercier
Anna – Alyssa Wells
Olaf – Maren Tillapaugh
Hans – Caeden White
Kristoff – Christopher Jenkins
Sven – Annie Wells
Young Anna – Seabrook Duryea
Young Elsa – Katie Cechini
Middle Anna – Izzy Amundson
Middle Elsa – Sophia Fess
King Agnarr – David Barr
Queen Iduna – Maggie Stephens
Oaken – Bryan Parker
Pabbie – Luke Strebe
Bulda – Peyton Brock
Duke of Weselton – Ian Brooks
Bishop – Beau Backus
Townspeople Ensemble
Steward – James Riddle
Townsperson 1 – Madeline Hardy
Townsperson 2 – Sidda Brock
Townsperson 3 – Finn Brock
Townsperson 4 – Jackson Hamilton
Jonah Perkins, Maggie Smith, Maeve Saunders, Allison Smith , Kaylyn Smith, Hannah Schranz, Milly Schranz
Snow Chorus Ensemble
Ava Lute, Brea Parker, Ivy Beer, Raynor Gault, Lauren Grice, Rebecca Thompson, Iris Hock, Molly Smith, Maggie Smith, Skyler Holmes
Castle Staff
Housekeeper – Ava Lute
Handmaiden – Alyssa Dibble
Butler – JJ Kunkler
Cook – Madelyn Colton
Steward – James Riddle
Guard 1 – Savion Simmons
Guard 2 – Bryce Young
Brianna Dibble, Lilly Grace Johnson, Riley Kunkler, Easton Woods
Summer Chorus
Ceci Wareham, Kallie Canfield, Logan Forrestall, Sophia Holmes, Emma Brem, Eleanor Jones, Amelia Steen, Mary Margaret Ackerman, Hannah O’Donnell, Natalie Bozalek, Abigail Clark, Mackenzie Goodrich, Vivienne Gibbons
Hidden Folk
Genevieve Murray, Josephine Murray, Gray Williams, Macie Magbee, Riley Phifer, Charlotte Bauer, Julia Doerflinger, Mahala Little, Kara Denton, Avery-Kate Lane, Hannon McKinnon, Annie Marshall
Oaken’s Family Ensemble
Mrs. Oaken – Nellie Vega
Family Member 2 – Omoyeni Obassoyin
Family Member 3 – Allison Perlinger
Family Member 4 – Lorelei Gardner
Ivey Savage, Annika Pagliaroli, Khloie Cole, Larissa Bearden, Henry Amundson, Wallace Simmons, Abigail Kuklis
