Pictured from left to right, Colin Fry (Hei Hei) and Madeline Ortiz (Moana)
Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, members of Kent School’s Class of 2023 will perform Disney’s Moana Jr. The performances. The performances are open to the public and admission is free.
From the Musical Theater International website, “Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her 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. Moana celebrates the beliefs, customs and cultures of the Pacific Islands”
The cast list for Kent School’s production of Moana, Jr is:
Moana: Madeline Ortiz
Chief Ancestor: 1 Peri Overton
Chief Ancestor:2 Tyler Dunlap
Chief Ancestor: 3 Abby Philippon
Chief Tui: Ashton Dean
Sina: Abby Philippon
Gramma Tala: Sarah Porter
Pua: Julia Spero
Hei Hei: Collin Fry
Muai: Izzy Cordero
Tamatoa: Peri Overton
Te Fiti/ Te Ka: Ady Kendall
Villagers and Ancestor Ensemble: Abby Philippon, Ady Kendall, Ashton Dean, Peri Overton, Tyler Dunlap, Julia Spero, Colin Fry, Oliver Morris
Gate Monster: Oliver Morris
Director - Amanda Mickle, Seventh and Eighth Grade Language Arts
Musical Director - Matthew Wirtz, Music Teacher
Vocal Coach - Bonnie Williams, Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Kent School, located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown is an inclusive school community designed for effective learning, immersed in the natural environment. We are research-driven and committed to nurturing our students’ potential for active citizenship in a connected world through academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence.
