Junie B. Jones presented by First Act Theatre Arts

PRESENTS

Book and Lyrics by MARCY HEISLER Music by ZINA GOLDRICH

Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES series of books by Barbara Park

Adapted from the books JUNIE B JONES IS A GRADATION GIRL, JUNIE BJONES FIRST GRADER AT LAST!, JUNIE B FIRST GRADER BOSS OF LUNCH, JUNIE B FIRST GRADER TOOTHLESS WONDER and TOP SECRET PERSONAL BEESWAX, A JOURNAL BY JUNIE B (AND ME) by Barbara Park Copyright (C) 2001, 2001, 2002, 2002, 2002, 2003 by Barbara Park

For more about the Junie B Jones books, visit wwwjuniebjonescom or a bookstore near you! Originally produced by Theatreworks/USA

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

Gina Milbourn Director

Maddie Jenkins Music Director

Tracy Phillips Production Coordinator

Becky Ochoa Lighting Designer

Erika Miller Assistant Director/Stage Manager

Elizabeth Phillips Choreographer

Charles Phillips Production Assistant

Joshua Finch Sound Designer

from the director

Ah! First Grade! Do you remember those days? My first grade year happened in 1964 (I know - I’m old!). Needless to say, our world reeled from historic events which, no doubt, affected our class. However, First Grade offered a safe place with a kind teacher and fun friends. For Junie B. Jones, First Grade gives her challenges and victories. She meets these with vivacious enthusiasm, and she begins her elementary school adventures with the promise of seeing the world (with purple glasses!) and making lifelong friendships.

This Junie B. Jones production has been blessed with amazing work by families, cast members and artistic team directors. We hope you enjoy watching the show and, maybe, reliving your favorite First Grade memories!

Gina

artistic team

Gina, Elizabeth, Maddie & Erika

Musical numbers

ACT ONE

"Top Secret Personal Beeswax"……….............................Junie B. Jones & Company

"Lucille, Camille, Chenille"...........................................................................First Graders

"You Can Be My Friend"...............................Junie, Herb, First Graders & Company

"Time to Make a Drawing" First Graders & Ms Scary

"You Need Glasses"…..........................................................................................Company

"Show and Tell"..............................................................................................First Graders

"Now I See"……............................................................Junie, First Graders & Company

"Lunch Box"………............................................................................................First Graders

"Gladys Gutzman"……….................….............................Gladys Gutzman & Company

"Beeswax Cookie Reprise"…....................................First Graders, Gladys Guzman & Ms. Scary

Musical numbers

ACT TWO

"Kickball Tournament"….......................................................First Graders & Ms. Scary

"Shellie Potts Halftime Show"………..............................................Shellie & Company

"When Life Gives You Lemons" Daddy, Mother & Junie

"Kickball Tournament Reprise"........................................................................Company

"Junie Speech/Lemonade Reprise”……….........................................Junie & Company

"Writing Down the Story of My Life"…...........................................Junie & Company

cast of characters

Junie B. Jones..............................................................................................Lilly Robertson

Lucille................................................................................................................Macie Pollard

Camille………..........................................................................................................Lizzie Cure

Chenille………........................................................................................................Ceci Sellers

Shellie Potts………..............................................................................................Brielle Hunt

Herb………......................................................................................................Matthias Okken

Jose Drew Orrison

May………..................................................................................................................Lila Shove

Lennie………..................................................................................Nash McGinness-Wood

Daddy………................................................................................................Madighan Tharet

Mother……….............................................................................................................Ori Kahm

Ms. Scary……….................................................................................................Mira Walters

Gladys Gutzman………............................................................................Kanyon Hancock

Grace Marie Orrison

Bobbi………..................................................................................................Hadley Smedvig

Coach...........................................................................................................Reagan Werner

Ms. Woo...........................................................................................................Maggie Falco

cast of characters

Cheerleaders

Evie Christy, Lizzie Cure, Kathleen Okken, Marie Orrison, Macie Pollard, Ceci Sellers

First Graders

Eden Blankenship, Evie Christy, Lizzie Cure, Alexa Dust, Maddie Ehler, Elliana Fetters, Sophia Huenefeldt, Brielle Hunt, Nash McGinness-Wood, Caroline Murphy, Kathleen Okken, Matthias Okken, Drew Orrison, Marie Orrison, Macie Pollard, Ceci Sellers, Lila Shove, Hadley Smedvig

Student Ensemble

Winnie Albrecht, Rachel Aldis, Bella Blankenship, Amoria Cavalieri, Avery Evans, Norah Hefferon, Helen Huenefeldt, Allison Jianas, Arden Jones, Matthew Kopina, Emmett Marsh, Mabel Marsh, Amelia Matthews, Annabelle Menjares, Poppy Ney, Palmer Nicholas, Clara Orrison, Maddie Seematter, Caroline Smilth, Liliana Stuhlsatz, Maggie Stultz, Jaylee Taylor, Halle Walters

Adult Ensemble

Eve Barkman, Harper Borton, Peyton Dietz, Maggie Falco, Kanyon Hancock,

Meet the Cast

Lilly Robertson as Junie B. Jones

Lilly is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Pioneer Trail Middle School. This is her 10th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Lilly’s favorite role is Junie B. Jones in Junie B Jones! Off stage, Lilly enjoys playing the ukulele, dancing, and playing the flute while not performing. Lilly would like to thank her Mom, her Dad, her Step-Mom and all of her brothers! She would also like to thank all of her instructors and God!

Macie Pollard as Lucille & Cheerleader

Macie is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Overland Christian School. This is her FIRST show with First Act Theatre Arts! Macie’s favorite roles include Rosemary in Cafe Murder and Lucille in Junie B Jones Off stage, Macie enjoys shopping, getting coffee, listening to music, and singing and dancing. Macie would like to thank her dad and mom for driving her to First Act and for supporting her, the directors for all they have done to produce an amazing show, and God for giving her this opportunity

Lizzie Cure as Camille & Cheerleader

Lizzie is 13 years old and a seventh grader at Ascension Catholic School. This is her 12th show with First Act Theatre Arts Lizzie’s favorite roles include Matilda in Matilda the Musical, Annie in Annie, and Jojo in Seussical the Musical. Off stage, Lizzie enjoys playing with her dog, hanging out with her friends, and watching Dance Moms. Lizzie would like to thank her family, her voice and acting coaches, and God without whom none of this is possible.

Ceci Sellers as Chenille & Cheerleader

Ceci is 12 years old and a seventh grader at Frontier Trail Middle School. This is her 5th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Ceci’s favorite roles include Marta in The Sound of Music, Les in Newsies, and Annie in Annie. Off stage, Ceci enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and making videos with her siblings. Ceci would like to thank Mrs. Lindsay James, her family, friends, and the directing team for encouraging her.

Meet the Cast

Brielle Hunt as Shellie Potts

Brielle is 10 years old and a fifth grader at Countryside Elementary. This is her 6th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Brielle’s favorite role is Shellie Potts in Junie B Jones Off stage, Brielle enjoys baking, playing with her dog, singing, practicing clarinet, and eating candy. Brielle would like to thank God, her mom and dad, grandparents, extended family, and her cousins, Gemma, Cora, Leo, and Ava. A special thanks to Lindsay James, Elizabeth Phillips, all of her dance instructors, and the artistic team for this opportunity.

Matthias Okken as Herb

Matthias is 10 years old and a fourth grader at Kansas City Christian School. This is his 3rd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Matthias’s favorite role is Herb in Junie B. Jones. Off stage, Matthias enjoys playing piano and reading. Matthias would like to thank his family and God

Meet the Cast

Madighan Tharet as Daddy

Madighan is 15 years old and a freshman at Blue Valley West High School. This is her FIRST show with First Act Theatre Arts! Madighan’s favorite role s Sylvia in All Shook Up. Off stage, Madighan enjoys chilling out and watching movies. Madighan would like to thank her family and friends for all of heir support, and all of her current and past directors who have all helped her improve.

Ori Kahm as Mother

Ori is 13 years old and a seventh grader at Ascension Catholic School. This is her 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts Ori’s favorite role is the Evil Queen in The Tale of Snow White. Off stage, Ori enjoys drawing, reading, playing volleyball, and hanging out with friends when not performing. Ori would like to thank her directors for their tireless work and her parents for driving her to every rehearsal She would also like to thank her friends for always being her personal cheer squad and never giving up on her.

Meet the Cast

Mira Walters as Ms. Scary

Mira is 14 years old and an eighth grader at St. Joseph. This is her 5th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Mira’s favorite role is Katherine in Newsies. Off stage, Mira enjoys dance, crocheting, and doing nails. Mira would like to thank her family and friends, her neighbors for introducing her to First Act, and God for helping her through the rehearsal process.

Kanyon Hancock as Gladys Gutzman

Kanyon is 13 years old and a seventh grader at Indian Hills Middle School. This is her 6th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Kanyon’s favorite roles include JoJo in Seussical and Kids 1 Ensemble in Footloose. Off stage, Kanyon enjoys playing with her dogs, shopping, and hanging out with friends. Kanyon would like to thank her friends, her family, her cast mates and directors, and God.

Meet the Cast

Drew Orrison Jose

Nash McGinness-Wood Lennie

Lila Shove May

Reagan Werner Coach

Maggie Falco Ms. Woo

Marie Orrison Grace & Cheerleader

Hadley Smedvig Bobbi

First Graders

Eden Blankenship

Evie Christy Cheerleader

Alexa Dust

Maddie Ehler

Elliana Fetters

Sophia Huenefeldt

Caroline Murphy

Kathleen Okken Cheerleader

Student Ensemble

Winnie Albrecht Rachel Aldis Bella Blankenship Amoria Cavalieri

Norah Hefferon

Helen Huenefeldt Allison Jianas

Arden Jones

Matthew Kopina Emmett Marsh

Mabel Marsh

Student Ensemble

Clara Orrison

Maddie Seematter

Caroline Smith

Liliana Stuhlsatz

Amelia Matthews Annabelle Menjares Poppy Ney Palmer Nicholas

Jaylee Taylor

Halle Walters

Maggie Stultz

Adult Ensemble

Eve Barkman

Harper Borton

Peyton Dietz

Kylie Marsh

Elsy Puryear

Congratulations!

Winnie Albrecht

Congratulations on your first show, Winnie! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Payne & Sadie

Avery Evans

You shine bright on and off the stage! So proud of you, Avery! Grandma Roy and Grandpa Bill

Avery, you ’ re a rockstar, on and off the stage. We love you!! Mom, Dad, Owen & all of the pets.

Maggie Falco

Congratulations Maggie Falco on another stellar performance! We are so proud of you always! Love, Mom, Dad, Jack and Rogers

Kanyon Hancock

To Kanyon Marie. Congrats to the slayest lunch lady out there! Great job Colonel Wornel Nornel Dornel! We admire your dedication and hard work It's always so fun to see you grow on stage! Loves. Mom, Dad, Lupin, and Birdie

Norah Hefferon

Congratulations on your first show, Norah! We're so proud of you! Love, Dad, Becca, Calvin, and Finn

Brielle Hunt

Brielle, We are so proud of your hard work and determination. Keep shining! Love, Mom and Dad

Allison Jianas

Way to go Allison! We are so proud of you! Love Mom and Dad

Ori Kahm

Ori, We are so excited to watch you SHINE as "Mother." So proud! Love, Dad, Mom, Sierra, Brenna and Emry

Matthew Kopina

Congratulations on your third First Act show, Matthew! You are a STAR both on and off the stage. We are so proud of you! Have lots of fun performing with your friends this week. Love, Mom, Dad, and Ava

Congratulations!

Nash McGinness-Wood

Nash - We are enjoying watching you grow and become more confident with each show! I hope you are having fun, because we sure are! Keep smiling and shining! We love you! Trish, Michelle and Tatum

Palmer Nicholas

Palmer, We love watching you shine on stage! Break a leg! Love, Mom, Dad and Payton

Macie Pollard

Congratulations, Macie! You did such an amazing job and we are so proud of you! Keep using your talents for Jesus We love you! ~Dad, Mom, Mackenzie, Myleigh, and Madisyn

Lila Shove

Congratulations, Lila! Your joy on stage is contagious. We love to see your passion at work! Love always, your family

Caroline Smith

Caroline, we plan to brag about you to anyone who will listen, so be prepared to be embarrassed. Love, Mom,Dad, and Syd

Jaylee Taylor

Jaylee, We are so proud of you! We love you very much!! Dad, Mom, and Jonah

Mira & Halle Walters

Mira & Halle - We are so incredible proud of you! Can't wait to see you shine on stage!

parent committees

Backstage

Christy Evans*

Huenefeldt

Taylor

Werner Costumes

Aldis

Jianas

Jones*

Tharet

Green Room

Albrecht

Fetters

Nicholas

Seematter

Walters*

House

Cure*

Falco

Kahm

Pollard

Shove

Makeup Cavalieri**

Matthews

Ney Okken**

Marketing/PR Robertson (Fulk)*

Opportunity Baskets

Kopina

Orrison, Sabrina*

Smith

Production Support

McGinness-Wood*

Props

Barkman

Dust

Ehler*

Smedvig

Refreshments

Blankenship*

Borton

Hefferon

Menjares

Sets

Hancock

Marsh**

Orrison, Lee**

Stuhlsatz

Stultz

Souvenirs

Dietz

Murphy

Puryear

Sellers*

Tech

Hunt

Kilkenny*

*Committee Head

**Co-Heads

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 McDorman and the Bell Center Staff for hosting this production

Village Presbyterian Church for hosting our auditions

Evangel Church & Kaw Prairie Community Church for hosting our classes

Lenexa United Methodist for hosting our rehearsals

Erin Hillier & Darci Foster for being our tireless class coordinators

Maggie Miller for her dedicated service to our HEART program

Erin Barton & Steve Kleinschmidt for their excellent show photos

Dennis Ryan for the terrific show recordings

Rick Aldrich & Totally His Graphics for our awesome show shirts

Dennis Hoge for his help with all things warehouse

Ginger Burns for her assistance with makeup

Cynthia Liggett for her help with props

Pam Bray & Gina Milbourn for their assistance with the organization of our costumes

Ceci, Marie, & Kylie for being our student worship team

Mira, Lizzie & Evie for being our student social media team

Carlton Tharet for sharing his juggling expertise

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!

Tracy & Charles Phillips 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!

"Nowfaithistheassuranceofthingshopedfor,theconvictionof thingsnotseen."-Hebrews11:1