The Show
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical,and brings Elsa, Anna,and the magical land of Arendelle to life, on stage. 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!
Production Team
Director: Robyn Smith Peters
Robyn Smith Peters is the current Education Director at QMT. With a BFA in Musical Theatre, Robyn has enjoyed the opportunity to help students cultivate their talent and grow asartists. Recently she has Directed the Young Artist Series productions of "Beauty and the Beast Jr.", "Cats", "High School Musical",and"Seussical Jr." to name a few. She is excited to get to continue Directing at QMT this fall with“Frozen Jr.”!
Assistant Director: Stefanie Svisco
Stefanie Svisco Graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor degree in Music Education and a Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance. She has music directed Mary Poppins Jr. and Cats here at QMT. Most recently she was seen on the QMT stage as Sarah (Company) and Nellie For bush (South Pacific). Other roles include Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Josephine(HMS Pinafore),and Ms.Dorothy(Thoroughly Modern Millie).She is excited to continue working with Education at QMT.
Music Director: Jessica Ogden
Jessica Applegate-Ogden is excited to be back to Music Direct here at QMT after having a blast Music directing last seasons“High School Musical”. Jessica holds a degree in Choral Music Education and a Master’sin Voice.She was last seen on the QMT stage as Donna in“Mamma Mia”.Past favorite roles include: Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Lily in The Secret Garden,and Maria in The Sound of Music. Her all time favorite role is that of “Mom” to her awesome four kids and four bonus kids. She gives private voice lessons, coachings, and acting lessons as well.
Choreographer: Jacob Arnett
Jacob Arnett (Choreographer) is happy to return to Quincy Music Theatre to choreograph his ninth show for this stage. He was last involved on the QMT stage as the choreographer of Gypsy. He has also choreographed shows for Monticello Opera House(A Chorus Line) and Theatre Tallahassee (Sister Act, Singin' in the Rain). He is looking forward to his next project, choreographing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat here at QMT, opening in December 2019. During the day, he teaches Algebra at Leon High School. He sends his thanks to Robyn for the opportunity to work with such talented, amazing kids, and to the production team and cast for the support and trust and to Jon, Harley and his friends and family for the love.
Costumer: Colleen Towey
Colleen Towey is a senior at Florida State University pursuing a degree in humanities. Previous costume design credits include Les Miserables, Little Women,Disaster!,and Aida. She is looking forward to working on this very fun show!
Cast
Queen Elsa- Ashleigh Witherington & Bea Gray
Princess Anna- Melanie Applegate & Naomi Lamarche
Young Elsa- Jublieeah Gray & Ezri Britton
Young Anna- Addie Gray & Lucia Collazo
Middle Elsa- Elspeth Ann Abbott & Peyton Bradford
Middle Anna- Victoria Wetherington & Celia Collazo
Kristoff- Benjamin Britton
Sven- Alaina Mohammed
Olaf- Liliannah Gray & Cooper Neel
Prince Hans- Logan Tomberlin
Oaken- Kenny Smith
Pabbie- Shannon Ponder
Bulda- Piper Greisl
Duchess of Weasleton- Sharon Clare Finklea
Bishop- Finnegan Greisl
King Agnar- Kenny Smith
Queen Iduna- Jennifer Holiday
Housekeeper- Maison Fulton
Cook- Alyssa Witherington*
Butler- James Geathers, Ryan Deas
Handmaiden- Sarah Jane Gray
Steward- Perry May
Townsperson 1- Mary Margaret
Townsperson 2- Daniel Francis II
Townsperson 3- Diana Baxter
Townsperson 4- Katelyn Carpenter
Townsperson 5- Avery Cronan
Townsperson 6- Emma Thompson
Oaken’s Family 1- Amber Jenkins
Oaken’s Family 2- Avery Cronan
Oaken’s Family 3- Jiselle Lockhart
Oaken’s Family 4- McKenzie Shiver
Hygge Soloists- Sarah Jane Gray, Maison Fulton
Oaken’s Family:
Thomas Gray & Parker Dickson
Scarlett Gray & Noelle
Caitlin Holiday & Melinda Mitchell
Dara Britton & Ansley
Finn Greisl
Bryce Kimber
Jublieeah Gray & Ezri Britton
Elspeth Ann Abbott & Peyton Bradford
Fixer Upper Soloists-
Bryanna Thompson
Sarah Jane Gray
Maison Fulton
Alyssa Witherington
Paris Carillo
Laila
Anna Sobeski
McKenzie Shiver
Trolls-
Weezie Bell & Avery Cooper
Amber Jenkins
Finn Greisl
Bryce Kimber
Jublieeah Gray & Ezri Britton
Elspeth Ann Abbott & Peyton Bradford
Citizens of Arendale
Darius Ford
Daja Ford
Thomas Gray & Parker Dickson
Scarlett Gray & Noelle
Dara & Ansley Cooper
Amelia Accorsini & Gianna Marino
Caitlyn Holiday & Melinda M.
Weezie Bell & Avery Cooper
Ball Attendees
Kenny Smith
Jennifer Holiday
Bryce Kimber
Ryan Deas
Bryanna Thompson
James Geathers
Anna
Diana
Amber Jenkins
Alyssa Withington
Sharon Clare
Maison Fulton
Cooper Neel
*- Denotes Dance Captain