Fall 2019
MUSICAL
Now closed
The enchanting modern classic from Disney, Frozen JR is based on the 2018 Broadway musical which brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the 2013 animated film 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!
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXEC DIRECTOR - Karen Rohrer
DIRECTOR - Lisa Heili
Assistant Director - Sara Schaller
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Claire La Liberte
CHOREOGRAPHER - Madde Gilmore
STAGE MANAGER - Warren Schmidt
COSTUME DESIGNERS - Danielle Frahm & Elizabeth Geissler
SET DESIGNER - Warren Schmidt
MASTER BUILDER - John Iannitello
SET DECORATOR - Luan Leonardelli
MAKE UP DESIGNER - Margaret Iannitello
HAIR DESIGNER - Missie Wendorf
PROPERTIES - Ginger Van Ells
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel
SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron Ludolph
PARTICIPATION FEE
$175/student - due by October 10, 2019
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
3 -- CASH (in labeled, sealed envelope) HANDED to Karen Rohrer
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Due to renovations at our new studio, ALL ACTIVITIES & REHEARSALS FOR THIS MUSICAL
WILL BE HELD AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL (1416 Grand St)
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)
Sunday, Sept. 8, 6:30-7:15 pm at St. Francis of Assisi (1416 Grand St)
AUDITIONS (90 minute timeslots)
Thursday, Sept. 19
ages 9-18: 6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 21
ages 6-8: 9:00-9:45 am
ages 9-18: 10:00-11:30 am, noon-1:30 pm, OR 2:00-3:30 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Sept. 22, beginning at noon
CAST/CREW READ THRU & FIRST REHEARSAL
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 am-2 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Sept. 28- Nov. 26
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during registration or at Auditions. The Production Team will develop the detailed Rehearsal Schedule developed AFTER Casting is complete, working around reported Actor Conflicts. Excessive conflicts and/or absences will not be tolerated.
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY
Nov. 18, 6-9 pm
ADDITIONAL REHEARSALS
Nov. 20, 25: 6-8 pm
TECH REHEARSAL
Sunday, Dec. 1: 1-4 pm
DRESS REHEARSALS
Monday, Dec. 2 - Wednesday, Dec. 4
PERFORMANCES
December 5-8, 2019 at the UWGB - Manitowoc Theatre
SONG LISTO
Let the Sun Shine On - Young Anna, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Townspeople
A Little Bit of You - Young Elsa, Young Anna, Snow Chorus
First Joik - Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, Hidden Folk
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - Young Anna, Middle Anna, Middle Elsa,Townspeople
For the First Time in Forever - Anna, Elsa, Castle Staff, Townspeople
Dangerous to Dream - Elsa, Anna, Townspeople
Love is an Open Door - Anna, Hans, Townspeople
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People - Kristoff, Sven
You're Hired - Olaf
In Summer - Olaf, Sven, Summer Chorus
Hygge - Oaken, Oaken's Family, Anna, Olaf, Sven, Kristoff
Let It Go - Elsa, Snow Chorus
For the First Time in Forever (Reprise) - Anna, Elsa, Snow Chorus
Mountain Fall - Snow Chorus
Kristoff's Joik - Kristoff, Hidden Folk
Fixer Upper - Pabbie, Bulda, Hidden Folk, Olaf
Colder by the Minute - Elsa, Snow Chorus, Townspeople
Finale - Company
ROLES
Ensemble - Townspeople, Snow Chorus, Hidden Folk, Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Steward, Guards, Summer Chorus, Oaken's Family
Young Anna, Middle Anna, and Anna - Princess of Arendelle at different ages; spirited troublemaker who is lonely and longing for connection, especially with her sister
Young Elsa, Middle Elsa, and Elsa - Princess, and later, Queen of Arendelle with magical powers at different ages; initially a doting sister to Anna, but becomes isolated due to fear of her own magical powers
King Agnarr - warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle and protective father of Anna and Elsa
Queen Iduna - daughter of the Northern Nomads; loving mother of Anna and Elsa
Pabbie and Bulda- mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff's adoptive parents
Bishop - officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa
Kristoff - hardworking ice harvester with a prickly exterior that hides a big heart
Sven - reindeer of few words; fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff
Hans - ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles who craves a sense of belonging and power; proves that first impressions can be wrong
Weselton - impolite and judgmental Duke from a neighboring kingdom
Olaf - goofy, sweet, and magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young; dreams of experiencing summer
Oaken - cheerful wandering salesperson and ardent devotee to all things cozy and comfortable