Disney’s Frozen JR.
Performed Feb. 21—Mar. 8, 2020.
Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
About This Production
This enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
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 their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Director’s Note
When wrapping up the theme of this beautiful story, Olaf says it best: “Love is putting someonemelse’s needs before yours.” Love and fear have been prominent themes since the beginning of time.
Elsa and Anna are both on a journey of discovery and learn something unexpected in the process. Elsa journeys to the North Mountain believing that everyone will now be safe from her powers, while she herself can be free to use her powers without worrying about anyone else. When she finds out that Arandelle is frozen, she realizes that she must confront her fear and she discovers that love is the answer.
Anna is on a journey to find true love and discovers that true love is nothing like what she imagined. The battle between Fear and Love is central to this story. Elsa can never control her powers while she allows herself to be imprisoned by her own fear. Anna cannot understand true love until she is prepared to make the biggest sacrifice of all.
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)
In the end, Elsa says to Anna, “The magic one is you,” realizing that Anna’s bright personality and unconditional love are exactly the magic combination that she needs to “bring back summer.”
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear…” (1John 4:18)
Heather Walker
Director & Musical Director
Cast
- Anna Zoie Moller
- Elsa Emma Gass
- Middle Anna Jaden Schwab
- Middle Elsa Sophia Mengel
- Young Anna McKenzie Lopezlira
- Young Elsa Claire Calihan
- Hans Evan Culbertson
- Kristoff Corban Adams
- Olaf Brooklyn Martin
- Sven Lucy Delamater
- King Agnarr/Oaken TJ Brumbaugh
- Queen Iduna Emma Domakeczna
- Pabbie James Van Goethem
- Bulda Reagan Arsenault
- Bishop Calvin Corey
- Weselton J.R. Riddle
- Featured Dancers Emma Domakeczna, Ada Poormon, Reagan Little, Jaely Damasco, Anwen Maynard, Alexis Archer
- Ensemble Audrey Anderson, Maya Manumaleuga, Max Anderson, Elsie Donsker, Isabella Herndon, Bridget McCabe, Griffin Raia, William Richardson, Valerie Winch, Julia Goto
Production Team
- Director & Musical Director Heather Walker
- Choreographer Falin Ossipinsky
- Stage Manager Maria Cruz
- Scenic & Media Design Bobby Sample
- Costume Design Audrey Wawro
- Lighting & Sound Design Josh Hontz
- Hair & Makeup Design Trey DeGroodt
- Properties Design Vicki Grossman & Kenny Grossman
Photo Gallery
Awards & Recognitions for This Production
National Youth Arts Awards 2019-2020
- Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division): (Won) Zoie Moller
- Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): (Won) Brooklyn Martin
- Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: (Nominated) Emma Gass
- Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division) : (Nominated) Corban Adams
- Outstanding Featured Performance (Junior Division): (Nominated) McKenzie Lopezlira
- Outstanding Costume Design: (Nominated) Audrey Wawro
- Outstanding Lighting Design: (Nominated) Josh Hontz
- Outstanding Set Design: (Nominated) Bobby Sample
ariZoni Awards of Theatre Excellence 2019-2020
- Rising Star: (Won) McKenzie Lopezlira
- Rising Star: (Won) Brooklyn Martin
- Scenic Design – Youth Theatre: (Won) Bobby Sample
- Lighting Design – Youth Theatre: (Won) Josh Hontz
- Actress in a Major Role – Youth Musical: (Nominated) Zoie Moller
- Director – Youth Musical: (Nominated) Heather Walker
- Musical Direction – Youth Theatre: (Nominated) Heather Walker
- Choreography – Youth Theatre: (Nominated) Falin Ossipinsky
- Costume Design – Youth Theatre: (Nominated) Audrey Wawro