Fall 2022 MUSICAL
The thrilling story that follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her Oceania heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
REHEARSALS held at Treehouse Theater
PERFORMANCES are Dec. 1-4, 2022, at UWGB-Manitowoc Theatre
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER - Karen Rohrer
DIRECTOR -
MUSIC DIRECTOR -
CHOREOGRAPHER -
STAGE MANAGER -
ASS'T STAGE MANAGER -
COSTUMES -
SET DESIGNER / MASTER BUILDER -
SET DECORATOR -
MAKE UP DESIGNER -
HAIR DESIGNER -
PROPERTIES -
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel
SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron & Katie Ludolph
PARTICIPATION FEE
$250/student - due by October 1
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
3 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 8-18. Up to 50 students will be cast, with a maximum of five between ages 8-10.
Auditioning students should prepare and memorize:
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a one-minute song (from a music theater production) that highlights their vocal range
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a one-minute monologue that highlights their diction and range of emotion
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)
Sunday, September 11: 6-6:45 pm
AUDITIONS (90 minute timeslots)
Tuesday, Sept. 13
6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, Sept. 15
6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning at noon
CAST/CREW READ THRU & FIRST REHEARSAL
Thursday, Sept. 22, 6-8 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Sept. 22 - Nov. 22
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.
HOLIDAY PARADE, float
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6 pm
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY / TECH REHEARSAL
Sunday, Nov. 27
DRESS REHEARSALS
Monday, Nov. 28 - Wednesday, Nov. 30
PERFORMANCES
Dec . 1, 2 & 3 at 7 pm
Dec. 3 & 4 at 2 pm
SONG LIST
In the Beginning...
Tulou Tagaloa
Where You Are (Part 1)
Where You Are (Part 2)
How Far I'll Go
We Know the Way
Where You Are (Reprise)
How Far I'll Go (Reprise)
You're Welcome
Warrior Face (Part 1)
Warrior Face (Part 2)
Warrior Face (Part 3)
Shiny (Part 1)
Shiny (Part 2)
Song of the Ancestors
Warrior Face (Reprise) / Logo Te Pate
Know Who You Are
Te Fiti Restored
Tulou Tagaloa (Reprise)
We Know the Way (Reprise)
ROLES
Moana
Maui
Chief Ancestors 1-3
Grandma Tala
Chief Tui
Sina
Pua
Hei Hei
Tamatoa
Ensemble roles include Ancestor Ensemble, Ocean Ensemble, Villagers (Dancers, Weavers, Fishers 1 & 2), Maui Ensemble, Monsters, Gate Monster, Left Claw, Right Claw, Shiny Ensemble, Te Fiti, Te Kā
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i & Mark Mancina
Book Adapted by
Susan Soon He Stanton
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by
Ian Weinberger
Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.