2022 Main Stage 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.
Running Time: 90 minutes (with intermission)
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.
PERFORMANCES
THURSDAY, Dec. 1 - 7 pm
FRIDAY, Dec. 2 - 7 pm
SATURDAY, Dec. 3 - 2 pm & 7 pm
SUNDAY, Dec. 4 - 2 pm
Location: UWGB Manitowoc Theatre
705 Viebahn St, Manitowoc
TICKETS - $16*, ages 4+
under 4 seated on adult lap; no infants please
ONLINE (below) select your seat(s) & avoid the line
* INCLUDES processing fee
AT THE DOOR
UWGB-Manitowoc Theatre LOBBY - cash/card only
*opens one hour prior to each performance time
MAIN STAGE MUSICALS are great for experienced students, ages 8-18, ready to perform on the big stage
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 8-18
Up to 50 students will be cast
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
Need help choosing a SONG and/or MONOLOGUE?
Not to worry ~ we include some suggestions and links within your audition confirmation email
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)
Sunday, September 11: 6-6:45 pm
AUDITIONS
Sunday, Sept. 18
ages 8-12: noon-1:30 pm
ages 8-12: 2:00-3:30 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 20
ages 8-12: 5:30-6:30 pm
ages 13-18: 7:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, Sept. 22
ages 13-18: 5:30 -7:00 pm OR 7:00-8:30 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Sept. 25, beginning at noon
CAST/CREW READ THRU & FIRST REHEARSAL
Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30-8:30 pm
REHEARSAL TIME FRAMES
Sept. 29 - Nov. 22
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 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 / 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
PRODUCTION STAFF
Executive Director - Karen Rohrer
Director - Lisa Heili
Assistant Director - Erin Nycz
Music Director - Jennifer Kasten
Choreographer - Madde Gilmore
Stage Manager - Jonathan Medendorp
Costumes - Danielle Frahm
Props - Brian Van Ells
Set Design / Build - Jeff Brandenburg
Set Decorator - Missie Wendorf
Make up Design - Margaret Iannitello
Hair Design - Sarah Jimenez
Lighting Design - Lori Hebel
Sound Design - Aaron & Katie Ludolph
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)
PARTICIPATION FEE
$225/student due NO LATER THAN October 15
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is October 12
Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt, script, use of costume, online access to the music files and post-show video
Tickets to performances are NOT included
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2-- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
3 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
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