St. John School has a lively drama program for students in middle school. From acting, lighting, sound production, costume, stage design and stage screw, students in grades 6, 7 and 8 can explore their dramatic creativity, which culminates in the spring Middle School Musical. For questions regarding the Drama program contact Director Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org.
Past Productions:
2024 – Frozen, Jr. | 2020 – Beauty and the Beast, Jr. |
2023 – Shrek, Jr. | 2019 – Peter Pan, Jr. |
2022 – Mary Poppins, Jr. | 2018 – Once Upon a Mattress, Jr. |
2021 – The Little Mermaid, Jr. | 2017 – Alice in Wonderland, Jr. |
middle school musical 2024
show information
Under the direction of Kari Aguila and Production Manager, David Benefiel, the Drama Club is excited to announce the 2024 Middle School Musical is Frozen JR., based on the worldwide phenomenon Disney movie. Frozen JR. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all 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!
Performances will be an in-person event and will be March 1-3. Be sure to read NewsViews in the upcoming months for ticket and performance information.
Cast
Young Anna | Middle Anna | Anna |
Young Elsa | Middle Elsa | Elsa |
King Agnarr | Queen Iduna | Pabbie |
Bulda | Bishop | Kristoff |
Sven | Hans | Weselton |
Olaf | Oaken | |
Ensemble: Townspeople, Snow Chorus, Hidden Folk, Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Steward, Guards, Summer Chorus, Oaken’s Family |
cast and crew information
Frozen JR. Auditions in the Portables December 4 and 5.
Auditions for the Middle School Musical, Frozen JR., will be on December 4 and 5 from 3:05-5pm in the Portables. Students must attend both days. There will be a sign-up sheet in the 3rd-floor hallway of the school, across from Pablo’s office, in mid-November.
On the first day, you’ll sing a short bit of any song you’ve prepared. Sing one verse and the chorus. You don’t need sheet music or a recording; just sing it loud and clear. You’ll be alone in the room with us, not singing in front of all your friends, so don’t stress about this – we know it’s easier to sing with a bunch of people, but we really just need to hear your voice. On the second day, you’ll read lines from the show with other people. We want to see how you interact with others and who would fit well in each role.
Casting will be announced via email on December 8.
Read Throughs for the Cast will be after school on December 11 and 12!
Read-throughs will be December 11 and 12 from 3:05-5pm in Egan Hall. Cast members must attend both days. Students in Crew (costumes, sets, sound, lights) do not have to attend but can if they want to hear the show read-through.
During the read-throughs we all sit at tables in Egan Hall and read through the whole show in character. It’s good to do this so you know the story and start to see who you are in it. You’ll get your script and be able to take it home with you over the Christmas holiday to start working on your lines (if you have lines) and start learning the songs (they are on Spotify and elsewhere).
Rehearsals start the first day back from Christmas Holiday!
Rehearsals begin right after Christmas Holiday and will be Monday through Thursday, January 2 through the performances on March 1, 2 and 3. Cast members must be available to attend all rehearsals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5pm in January and February. A schedule is sent out each week telling students who need to come on which days. For example, maybe Young Anna, Young Elsa and King Agnarr come on Monday; all the Ensemble come on Tuesday; Oaken, Sven and Kristoff come on Wednesday; all cast members come on Thursday. You cannot miss rehearsals. If you miss more than two rehearsals that you are called for, we will give your part to someone else or you will be released from the show.
We try to make the schedule work with basketball, music practices, etc., but if your student has a weekly commitment Monday through Thursday, please try to reschedule it until after March 3. EVERYONE – cast and crew – MUST attend ALL rehearsals in February. Reschedule those orthodontics visits, piano lessons, and karate classes now.
Parents will need to help out at rehearsals. We will have sign-up genius to make sure another adult is at rehearsals with us to help keep students working and safe.
Stage Crew Signups will be the week of December 4!
Stage Crew is all the people who help make the show work but don’t act on stage in character. They build sets, move props and sets during the show, sing along with the chorus, help with costumes, move the spotlight, run the soundboard music, etc. We need about 15 people to help with Stage Crew. Parent helpers are DEFINITELY needed, too, so ask your grown-ups if they can help! A sign-up sheet for students interested in crew will be available on the 3rd-floor hallway of the school, across from Pablo’s office, in mid-November.
Stage Crew doesn’t have to come to all rehearsals but needs to come to ALL rehearsals in February. There are also a couple of Saturday work parties where we build and paint the sets and work on costumes.
Parent Volunteers
We need parent helpers desperately! If you are able to sew, craft, build, construct or engineer, the musical needs you. Costumes, lights, sound, props and sets must be built, and parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, neighbors and friends from any grade are encouraged to lend a hand. Email Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org to volunteer! *You do not have to have a student in middle school to volunteer.*
purchase show tickets
The cast and crew are excited to transport you to the enchanting world of Frozen! Join Elsa and Anna as they 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! Performances are:
- Friday, 3/1, 7pm
- Saturday, 3/2, 7pm
- Sunday, 3/3, 2pm
Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door.
gift bag fundraiser
Back by popular demand, Middle School Musical gift bags will be available for purchase! The Frozen-themed gift bags will be full of treats, toys and fun; they will be sure to melt the coldest heart! Remember: proceeds support St. John Drama! Thank you for your support!
sponsorship
St. John Middle School will be presenting Disney’s Frozen Jr. on March 1-3, 2024. Be an extra special part of this magical show by being one of our first sponsors, new this year!
Your sponsorship, either via your company or family name, will help to underwrite the costs of the show, allowing this St. John tradition to continue year after year. Front row tickets, gift bags, your name on the playbill and poster – see the benefits included in each level below.
Concession Stand Sponsor – $1,000
(1 available)
- You provide a company banner, and we will hang it proudly behind the hottest spot during intermission! Feel free to help pass out snacks to hundreds of happy families or just sit back and watch the sugar mania from the sidelines.
- Full-page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew).
- Your company or family name/logo in large font on the poster behind the ticket counter.
- 4 FRONT ROW tickets to one performance of your choice.
- One beautiful hand-made Frozen-themed Gift Bag to be picked up at the performance.
- A personal shout-out from the director before each performance.
Patron Level – $500
(8 available)
- Half-page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew).
- Your company or family name/logo in large font on the poster behind the ticket counter.
- 4 tickets to one performance of your choice.
- One beautiful hand-made Frozen-themed Gift Bag to be picked up at the performance.
- A personal thank you from the director before every performance.
Advocate Level – $250
(15 available)
- 1/3 page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew – a great way to give your student a special shout-out!).
- Your company or family name in regular font on the poster behind the ticket counter.
- 4 tickets to one performance of your choice.
The deadline to become a sponsor of the Middle School Musical is February 1, 2024. If you have any questions after reviewing the sponsorship levels above, please contact Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org for more information.
Your contributions may be tax-deductible. St. John’s tax ID is #91-0577482. We are an IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please contact your tax advisor for tax deduction advice.