Then, follow Inspiration Stage “Into the Woods” Jan. 3 -5
SUGAR LAND, Texas (Nov. 18, 2019) – Inspiration Stage is excited to present Disney’s Frozen JR at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr., with ten shows over two weekends, Dec. 6-15.
Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. 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.
“I am thrilled to be directing Disney’s Frozen JR at Inspiration Stage this December. This brilliant adaptation combines the best of the iconic Disney movie and Broadway show into a delightful, all-ages friendly, 70-minute stage production,” says Sarah Patterson, the show’s director and music director. “The show brings the fictional kingdom of Arendelle to life with your favorite characters: Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and more! As music director for the show, I’m excited to lead the challenge of presenting well-known numbers like, ‘For the First Time in Forever’, ‘Love Is an Open Door’, ‘In Summer’, ‘Fixer Upper’, and — of course — ‘Let It Go’, with new musical arrangements to our audiences. Our young actors are extraordinarily talented and bring fresh energy to familiar material.”
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Disney’s 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!
Fifteen-year-old Katy High School sophomore Nate Sarlls, a Falls at Green Meadows resident, will play Kristof in his 11th iStage show.
“I’m excited to be a part of Frozen JR! After performing a few numbers from the show in the New Works Showcase at the Junior Theatre Festival West in Sacramento in February, and seeing the show on Broadway, I’m completely in love with these characters and their stories,” he says. “I love this cast and I can’t wait to tell this story under Sarah Patterson’s direction.”
The main roles of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Hans have been double-cast in this talented group of 61 local youth, ages 10 to 17. For tickets to the following shows, visit https://inspirationstage.com/shows/disneys-frozen-jr/.
- Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30pm
- Saturday, Dec. 7, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
- Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:30pm
- Thursday, Dec. 12, 7pm
- Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30pm
- Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
- Sunday, Dec. 15, 3:30pm
“This show teaches us how to love and shows how powerful love is,” Sarlls continues. “I would highly recommend you see both casts because each and everyone of us has a different perspective and story to tell. This is a great show to come see with your whole family.”
Don’t miss these special holiday appearances by the Frozen JR cast at:
- The Festival of Trees in Katy, Nov. 30
- The Sugar Land Tree Lighting ceremony, Dec. 6
- Miracle on Morton Street in downtown Richmond, Dec. 7
- The Sweet Jamboree at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum, Dec. 7
In addition to director/music director Patterson, Inspiration Stage’s Frozen JR production team includes: Mandy Seymore-Sensat, artistic director/co-choreographer; Annelea Bootle, co-choreographer; Diamond Morgan, stage manager; Lily Delahoussaye, student assistant stage manager; Reese McGrenera, student assistant director; and Madison Willett, dance captain.
Inspiration Stage is excited to also present Into the Woods, JR at the Sugar Land Auditorium Jan. 3 – 5, 2020.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Emily Adams, a 15-year-old Katy High School sophomore living in Lakes of Katy, plays the Baker’s Wife in her 12th iStage show.
“I am excited for Into the Woods because it is such a well-known show, and I am happy to be performing it in a new and unexpected way, with such an amazing cast,” she says. “Even if you’ve seen a production before, you’ve never seen anything like the way we are performing it. It is such an incredible interpretation of the script and it is definitely a once in a lifetime chance to see it performed this way.”
With a cast of 44 talented local youth, ages 10-18, Into the Woods JR runs four shows over the weekend of Jan. 3, 2020. For tickets to the following shows, visit https://inspirationstage.com/shows/into-the-woods-jr/.
- Friday, Jan 3, 7:30pm
- Saturday, Jan 4, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
- Sunday, Jan. 5 3:30pm
The production staff includes: Mandy Seymore-Sensat, Inspiration Stage artistic director, and the show’s director/co-choreographer; Sarah Patterson, music director; Annelea Bootle, co-choreographer; Brianna Escobedo, stage manager; and Courtney Sackett, assistant stage manager.
Inspiration Stage will take an abbreviated version of Into the Woods JR to Sacramento for adjudication at the Junior Theatre Festival West, Feb. 7 – 9.
Don’t miss these other Inspiration Stage shows in Inspiration Stage’s 2019-2020 season:
- Lyle The Crocodile, Feb. 28- March 1
- Harriet the Spy, April 3-5
- Honk JR, April 17-19
- A Chorus Line – High School Edition, May 1-3
Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performance arts studio located in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium at 226 Lakeview Dr. The 2019/2020 season was recently announced and includes ten youth productions, as well as acting and production classes. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying participants. For tickets and information, visit www.inspirationstage.com.
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- Follow Little Red “Into the Woods” at Inspiration Stage – Photo Credit: Christopher Dress
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- performs “Hygge” at the 2019 Junior Theatre Festival in Sacramento, California – Photo Credit: JW Barker Photography
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- Inspiration Stage performs “Let It Go” at the 2019 Junior Theatre Festival in Sacramento, California – Photo Credit: JW Barker Photography
