MUSIC & LYRICS BY Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
BOOK BY Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Original Broadway Orchestrations by DAVE METZGER
Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by STEPHEN OREMUS
Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by DAVID CHASE
Frozen JR Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by MADELINE SMITH
Frozen JR. Script Adapted by MADELINE SMITH
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
Elizabeth Phillips
Director
Maddie Jenkins
Music Director
Cierre Wesley
Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Sarah Krumsick Production Coordinator
Rodney Holley & Caleb Powell
Sound Designers
Marin LaCour Stage Management Apprentice
Mandy Dulny Choreographer
Zach Dulny Lighting Designer
Dani Lynch Choreography Apprentice
I vividly remember going to the movie theater on Thanksgiving Day in 2013 to see Disney's brand-new film, Frozen. The theater was filled with kids and adults, all wearing blue 3D glasses, unaware of the lasting legacy the movie would create for future generations. Laughter filled the air every time Olaf spoke, eyes widened when we first heard Idina Menzel’s powerful rendition of “Let It Go,” and jaws dropped when the true villain was finally revealed. As we now know, Frozen became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, leading to a sequel, a Broadway adaptation, theme park attractions, and countless pieces of merchandise.
It wasn’t just the lovable characters and catchy songs that made Frozen a box office hit. The film made history by breaking the traditional princess mold. Elsa was the first Disney princess to embark on a journey of self-acceptance, personal growth, and inner healing. Frozen teaches us that true love isn’t limited to romantic relationships it’s found within ourselves, our family, and our friends
It has been an absolute joy to bring this timeless Disney classic to life in our production of Frozen Jr. I hope that as you watch, you experience the same joy and inspiration I felt when I first saw the film!
This talented cast has embraced the challenge of bringing such iconic characters and songs to life, and I can't wait for you to see it! As Olaf says, "Some people are worth melting for," and this cast and crew certainly are!
So now, sit back, relax, “let it go,” and enjoy Frozen Jr.!
-Elizabeth
Sarah, Cierre, Mandy, Elizabeth, & Maddie
ACT TWO
“For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)”........................
cast of characters
Winnie Albrecht.........................................Castle Staff, Hidden Folk, Oaken Family
Audrey is 16 years old and a sophomore at Christ Prep and JCCC This is her 24th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Audrey’s favorite show she’s performed in is Curtains. Off stage, Audrey enjoys hanging out with her friends and eating food. Audrey would like to thank everyone that made this production possible!
Evan Kane as Olaf
Evan is 14 years old and a freshman at Ottawa High School. This is his 7th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Evan’s favorite show he has performed in is Tarzan. Off stage, Evan enjoys watching movies and T V shows, playing games, and hanging out with family and friends. Evan would like to thank his family, friends, artistic team, and God.
Karyss McReynolds as Hans
Karyss is 16 years old and a sophomore at Overland Christian School. This is her 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Karyss’ favorite show she has performed in is Beauty and the Beast as Lefou. Off stage, Karyss enjoys drawing, singing, playing piano, and singing more show tunes Karyss would like to thank her directors, God, her parents, and her music teacher for listening to her audition song over and over again.
Meet the Cast
Grayson Zars as Weselton
Grayson is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Summit Trail Middle School. This is his 5th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Grayson’s favorite show he’s performed in is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Charlie. Off stage, Grayson enjoys soccer, bowling, playing with his brothers, cheering for the Chiefs and supporting KC. Grayson would like to thank the directors, his family & dogs, & God.
Gennie Poling as Queen Iduna
Gennie is 18 years old and a senior at JCCC. This is her 26th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Gennie’s favorite show she’s performed in is Godspell. Off stage, Gennie enjoys crocheting, playing piano, petting her dog, and hanging out with her sister Because Gennie is a senior, she would like to thank each person involved in all her
Meet the Cast
Michael Lillard as King Agnarr
Michael is 13 years old and a seventh grader at Nowlin Middle School. This is his 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Michael’s favorite shows he’s performed in are Lewis and Clark the Expedition and White Christmas. Off stage, Michael enjoys karaoke, art, and gaming Michael would like to thank his mom, dogs, and friends.
Lily Dennis as Oaken
Lily is 15 years old and a freshman at Lee’s Summit North High School. This is her 4th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Lily’s favorite show she’s performed in is White Christmas. Off stage, Lily enjoys writing stories, reading, playing video games, singing, and hanging out with friends. Lily would like to thank her family, friends, vocal teacher Amy, and her dogs.
Kylie Marsh as Pabbie
Kylie is 17 years old and a junior at Shawnee Mission North. This is her 15th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Kylie’s favorite show she has performed in is and the World Goes Round. Off stage, Kylie enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. Kylie would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.
B
ethany Poplau as Bulda
Bethany is 17 years old and a junior at St. Teresa’s Academy This is her 5th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Bethany’s favorite show she’s performed in is Mean Girls! Off stage, Bethany enjoys trying new coffee shops! Bethany would like to thank her dogs Winni and Dottie, her family, and her awesome voice teacher!
Meet the Cast
Maddie Ehler as Middle Anna Maddie is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Holy Trinity Catholic School. This is her 11th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Maddie’s favorite show she’s performed in is Matilda. Off stage, Maddie enjoys reading, dancing, signing, and playing with her friends. Maddie would like to thank God, her family, and her friends.
Harper Borton as Middle Elsa
Harper is 13 years old and a seventh grader at Monticello Trails Middle School. This is her 6th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Harper’s favorite show she’s performed in is White Christmas. Off stage, Harper enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends, and singing. Harper would like to thank all the directors for this amazing show, her parents for taking her to rehearsals, and God for giving her this amazing opportunity.
Joy Dee Navy Dewitt
Alexa Dust
Gracy Foster
Annie Krumsick Ellie Krumsick
Anya Luneva Lil Manson
Caroline Murphy Finley Papuga Zoey Reeves
ella Taussig
Sylvie Williams
Castle Staff, Hidden Folk, & Oaken Family
Winnie Albrecht
Eve Barkman Housekeeper
Lily Boyle Butler
Mary Casey Handmaiden
Viktoria Driver Abraham Girard Bishop
Sophia Huenefeldt Lucy Hutchison Oaken Family #4
Allison Jianas
Arden Jones Oaken Family #2
Ellie Jones
Mabel Marsh
Addi Alexander
ddy
llew
lobaum
Audra Bowling Bowman Brown Rowan Chesley Molly Christensen
Abigail Enyart
Jill Farrow Townsperson #5
Kate Gawer
Danna Holzhauer Townsperson #1
Helen Huenefeldt Townsperson #6
Madilyn Komp
Abby Krumsick Nickole Lambert Townsperson #2
Jane Longstreet Aiden Lynch
Clara Orrison Max Ramus
FG Reidy Caroline Smith
Hattie Stenger Lydia Stiles
Nora Stout
Jaylee Taylor
Skarlett Thomas Lauren Thompson
Pierson Vietti
Camden Zars Townsperson #4
Congratulations!
Ellie, Annie, and Abby Krumsick
Ellie, Annie, and Abby, Thanks for letting me be a part of this show. It has been a joy to watch you grow on stage and off stage as sisters. I am proud of you and love you!Mom
Lil Manson
Lil, Whether it be spring or summer, you always shine on stage We love you! Dad, Mom, Drake, Ries, Joey
Karyss McReynolds
Karyss, you are His masterpiece!
Keep honoring him with your gifts!
Eph 2:10 Love, Mom, Dad, Jordan and Jonah
Farrah Meyer
Fairest Farrah- Congrats on another incredible show! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Brandon, and Calvin
Palmer Nicholas
Palmer, we are so proud of you, and all you 'serve' on stage! Love, Mom, Dad and Payton
Myleigh and Macie Pollard
Myleigh and Macie, we are so proud of you! It is so awesome that you both get to play Anna in this show
Keep using your talents for Jesus! Love, Dad, Mom, Mackenzie, and
Madisyn
Myleigh Pollard
Myleigh, Congratulations! You are such a strong leader for the Lord! We are proud of you. Taralee and
Karyss
Zoey Reeves
Congratulations Zoey! We are so proud of you! Never stop dancing!
Love, Mom & Dad
Caroline Smith
Caroline, we love watching you on stage! We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, and Syd
Nora Stout
Congratulations Nora we are so proud of you and all of your hard work! Love Dad, Kimmie, Jackson, and Lillian.
Congratulations!
Jaylee Taylor
Jaylee, We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. It is so fun to watch you perform We love you!! Dad, Mom, and Jonah
Lauren Thompson
Congratulations Lauren on another successful show! We love you and will always support you! Love, Mom and Dad
Matthias Yates
We're proud of you Matt and hope you break both of your legs. Ankles too. We love you. Mom & Dad
Camden Zars
Camden - Congratulations on your FIRST show! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
Camden - You're worth melting for!
Congratulations on your first show!
You amaze us! Love, Grandma &
Grandpa
Grayson Zars
Grayson - Congratulations to the Duke of Weselton! Another wonderful show in the books! Love, Mom & Dad
Grayson - You're worth melting for.
You make us so proud! Break a leg!
Love, Grandma & Grandpa
parent committees
Backstage
Huenefeldt*
Lynch
Poplau
Stiles
Vietti
Costumes
Casey
Driver
Jones (Arden)
Lambert
Poling*
Williams
Green Room
Baltuska
Komp
McReynolds
Papuga
Taylor*
Thompson
House
Christensen
Luneva
Meyer
Orrison
Ramus
Werner*
Makeup
Blobaum
Brennan*
Dee
Girard
Hutchison
Opportunity Baskets
Dewitt
Jones (Ellie)
Lillard
Nicholas
Smith
Production Support
Foster
Kane
Manson
Taussig
Props
Barkman
Bowling
Chesley
Ehler*
Farrow
Jianas/Mason
Stenger
*Committee Head
Refreshments
Alexander
Ballew
Boyle
Dennis*
Reidy
Thomas
Sets
Brown
Enyart
Ester
Evans*
Longstreet
Marsh*
Reeves
Zars
Souvenirs
Albrecht*
Gawer
Murphy
Owen
Stout
Tech
Dust
Foster
Holzhauer
Pollard*
Wieman
Yates
Special Thanks
First Act Theatre Arts would like to extend special thanks to the following
organizations and individuals for their generous contributions to this show.
Casey McDormand and the Bell Center Staff for hosting this production
Evangel Church & Kaw Prairie Community Church for hosting our classes
Village Presbyterian for hosting our auditions
Lenexa United Methodist for hosting our rehearsals & parent meetings
Erin Hillier & Darci Foster for being our tireless class coordinators
Josie Strickler for her dedicated service to our HEART program
Melissa Sellers & Steve Kleinschmidt for their excellent show photos
Dennis Ryan for the terrific show recordings
Rick Aldrich & Totally His Graphics for our awesome show shirts
Mikey Fletcher for his help with all things warehouse
Ginger Burns for her assistance with makeup
Jackie Ehler for her help with props
Pam Bray, Gina Milbourn, & Sharon Kleinschmidt for their assistance with the organization of our costumes
Gennie, Mya, and Bella for being our worship team
The First Act Board and Staff for all of their support
Our amazing parent committees and wonderful volunteers: without you, our show would never be possible!
Sarah Krumsick for making our production run smoothly
Our wonderful Artistic Team for putting this show together
And most importantly, our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ through whom all things are possible!
