Frozen Jr

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film Written by Jennifer Lee & Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Disney’s Frozen Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 www.mtishows.com

A Note from the Director

Dearest audience,

Thank you for supporting our young actors in MCT’s production of Frozen, Jr. We are delighted to have you join us! To put it simply: I ADORE THIS CAST. They are so dedicated and so very talented! You are in for a real treat (mmm chocolate!)! I challenged them and they tackled the “mountain” each time. It’s been a joy watching them grow as young professional actors! Theater is a supportive community full of love, kindness and caring. This cast went above and beyond to not only let these “shine on” while on stage, but off stage as well!

The central theme of this show is love and what could be better than celebrating an act of true love between two sisters, especially as we face so much adversity and change in the world around us!

During our 60-minute journey with Elsa and Anna, we encounter an ice harvester, a handsome prince, a comical snowman, a feisty reindeer, wise healers, and many other special characters! It’s truly magical when their characters come to life on stage and our actors embody them fully.

I would like to thank my stellar production team for taking this journey with me and for their support, guidance and for bringing my ideas to life on stage. I had the pleasure of working with so many talented colleagues who never cease to amaze me with their awesome ideas.

Enjoy the show, “let it go” and I hope you will become enveloped by the magic that you will see on stage; it is truly powerful!

Ever dreaming and ever grateful with radiant love,

Sam Frenkel Director

SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

Scene 1: Summer Festival

Let the Sun Shine On.....................................................................................Young Anna, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna & Townspeople

Scene 2: Castle Interior

A Little Bit of You..............................................................Young Elsa, Young Anna, Snow Chorus

First Joik.......................................................................Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda & Hidden Folk

Scene 3: Castle Interior, A Few Months Later

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?.................................................Young Anna, Middle Anna, Middle Elsa & Townspeople

Scene 4: Castle Interior, Three Years Later

For the First Time in Forever............................................Anna, Elsa, Castle Staff, Townspeople

Scene 5: Castle Interior, Coronation Ceremony Dangerous to Dream....................................................................................Elsa, Anna, Townspeople

Scene 6: Castle Interior, Coronation Ball

Love Is an Open Door.................................................................................Anna, Hans, Townspeople

Scene 7: Snowy Mountainside Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People...................................................................................Kristoff, Sven You’re Hired ........................Olaf

In Summer....................................................................................................Olaf, Sven, Summer Chorus

Scene 8: Wandering Oaken’s Hygge.................................................................Oaken, Oaken’s Family, Anna, Olaf, Sven, Kristoff

Scene 9: North Mountains

Let It Go...............................................................................................................................Elsa, Snow Chorus

Scene 10: Mountain Path

Scene 11: Elsa’s Palace

For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)....................................................Anna, Elsa, Snow Chorus Mountain Fall.............................................................................................................................Snow Chorus

Scene 12: Foot of the Mountain

Kristoff’s Joik.................................................................................................................Kristoff, Hidden Folk

Fixer Upper..........................................................................................Pabbie, Bulda, Hidden Folk, Olaf

Scene 13: Castle Interior

Scene 14: Castle Exterior

Colder by the Minute...................................................................Elsa, Snow Chorus, Townspeople Finale ........................Company

CAST

(In Order of Appearance)

Silvana Merscher as Young Anna Julia Karlinsey as Young Elsa Danny Shapella as King Agnarr Alisandra Johnson as Queen Iduna Katie Shapella as Pabbie Aubrey Wheeler as Bulda Alexis Stirling as Middle Anna Ellie Fisher as Middle Elsa

Zoe Wright as Bishop Claire Tanner as Houskeeper Monica Hadfield as Butler Alina Niesen as Handmaiden Jordan Ezike as Cook Reese Grove as Anna Emily Dyer as Elsa Gavin Karlinsey as Kristoff Lydia O’Halloran as Sven Declan MacDonald as Hans Kami Rohrbach as Steward/Guard Monica Hadfield as Duke of Weselton Sawyer Wheeler as Olaf Jordan Ezike as Oaken Addie Rohrbach as Guard

Featured Townspeople: Ava Collaton-Lomas, Jordan Ezike, Alisandra Johnson, Elizabeth Storrer, Claire Tanner

Snow Chorus: Alisandra Johnson, Julia Karlinsey, Alina Niesen, Addie Rohrbach, Kami Rohrbach, Alexis Stirling, Claire Tanner

Hidden Folk: Ava Collaton-Lomas, Allie Felder, Ellie Fisher, Silvana Merscher, Danny Shapella, Claire Tanner, Zoe Wright

Summer Chorus: Julia Karlinsey, Silvana Merscher, Daniel Niesen, Kami Rohrbach, Addie Rohrbach, Danny Shapella, Alexis Stirling, Claire Tanner

Oaken’s Family: Ava Collaton-Lomas, Allie Felder, Ellie Fisher, Daniel Niesen, Zoe Wright

PRODUCTION TEAM

Kate McShane, Janice Orner, & Rebecca Roberts...................Producers

Sam Frenkel...........................................................................................................Director

Siena Johnson................................................................................Assistant Director

Sam Frenkel.............................................................................................Music Director

Steve Montgomery................................................................................Set Designer

Bill McShane......................................................................................Set Construction

Mike Adams & Ally Bellaire.....................................................Scenic Designers

Allison Baron..........................................................................................Costume Lead

Sue Carney & Brian Strachan............Costume Designers/Dressmakers

Kate McShane..................................................................Hair & Makeup Designer

Dean Soltes......................................................................................Lighting Designer

Siena Johnson......................................................................................Stage Manager

Marss Senteio.............................................................................................................Props

Ryan Kadwill........................................................................................Sound Designer

Kayla Romano.........................................................................................Photographer

Gabi Cherelli.........................................................................................Graphic Design

SPECIAL THANKS:

Mike Addice

John Cross DCP

Kit Niesen

Our Frozen Jr. Family Volunteers

Variety Club - The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley

Amy Venkus

Jim Wright

MCT 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Kate McShane (President)

Nicolette Adams (Vice President)

Sue Carney (Secretary)

Ashley Lawrence (Treasurer) - non-board

Barb Cross

John Gray

Katie McCool

Heather McElhiney

Janice Orner

Lindsay Zimmerman

Ava Collaton-Lomas (Ensemble)

Ava has been acting since she was six years old. She is in eighth grade at Indian Valley Middle School. Some of her favorite roles are Gabriella in High School Musical Jr., Winifred in Mary Poppins Jr., Fiona in Shrek Jr., & Young Elsa in Frozen Jr. She is excited to do more productions in the future.

Emily Dyer (Elsa)

Emily has been in musical theatre since 2017 and has 15 shows under her belt. This is her second time playing Elsa and she absolutely loves this show and its message. Some of her favorite roles include Cinderella (Into the Woods Jr.), Mrs. Wormwood (Matilda Jr.), Featured dance and voice ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), Daisy and Annie US (Annie), and a Featured Big Kid (Matilda). She would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this show possible and Ms. Korlu, Ms. Maria, Ms. Colleen, and her mom for always making sure we got to rehearsal on time.

Jordan Ezike (Cook / Oaken / Ensemble)

Jordan is in her first MCT production and she’s having a blast so far!!! Jordan is a student at the Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center and has been doing theater since the 6th grade. She has participated in community theater shows such as Into the Woods Jr. (FaceTime Theater) as well as school shows such as Matilda Jr. (Spring-Ford School District). She is so thankful for this opportunity and would like to give a special thank you to everyone that goes into the making of the show - directors, production team, costuming team, and stage managers. She also wants to thank her family for allowing her to perform, “I don’t know what I’d be doing if I wasn’t on stage.”

Allie Felder (Ensemble)

Allie is ecstatic to be in her first MCT production! Allie is a student at the Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center and has been involved in community theater since 2nd grade. Some of her past roles include Mrs. Phelps (Matilda Jr.), Evil Stepmother (Into the Woods Jr.), Mrs. Paroo (Music Man Jr.), and Simba (The Lion King Jr.). Allie would like to thank her fellow castmates and the production team for putting so much time and talent into the show. She hopes everyone enjoys today’s performance!

Ellie Fisher (Middle Elsa / Ensemble)

Ellie is pleased to be returning to the MCT stage after having performed in Big Fish this summer. Previous shows include: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Snoopy), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Oompah Loompa), A Year with Frog and Toad (Turtle), and Gypsy (Newsboy), among others. When not performing on stage Ellie can be found competing with her Synchronized Swimming Team or honing her craft at The Center for Performing and Fine Arts. Ellie wishes to thank Sam and the entire Frozen cast and crew for this opportunity. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Reese Grove (Anna)

Reese is ecstatic to be a part of this production. She is a freshman at Pope John Paul II Highschool. You have seen her as Anna in May at Montgomery Theater. Some of her other favorite roles include Small Alison (Fun Home), Cinderella (Into the Woods Jr.), Mayzie La Bird (Seussical Jr.), Little Red Riding Hood (Into the Woods Jr.), and Grace Smithe (A Christmas Carol). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

MEET THE CAST & CREW

Monica Hadfield (Butler / Duke of Weselton / Ensemble)

Monica is in 8th grade at the Spring-Ford School District. She has performed in Spring-Ford’s, Matilda Jr., Annie Jr., and The Lion King Jr. This is her first production with MCT and she is very excited to spend the time with the cast and crew from Frozen Jr.! Monica would like to thank the amazing production staff for this opportunity to play Weselton and her family and friends for the support.

Alisandra Johnson (Queen Iduna / Ensemble)

Ali is excited to be taking the stage for her fifth year with MCT. Some of Ali’s favorite past parts are Amanda (Matilda Jr.), a Bird Girl (Seussical Jr.), and Dot (Honk Jr.). Ali would like to thank the wonderful cast and production team for making this production possible, as well as her MCT family for inspiring her to pursue her love of acting. She hopes you enjoy this performance as much as she enjoyed watching it come together.

Gavin Karlinsey (Kristoff )

Gavin is excited to be in his second theater production after participating in MCT’s Big Fish this summer. He is in seventh grade at Arcola Intermediate School and enjoys sports, video games, and Marvel movies. He has been taking piano lessons at The Music Depot after starting out on drums, and he has participated in several virtual and live performances. He is looking forward to his role as Kristoff, his first leading role, and wants to thank the producers for this opportunity. He also wants his family to know he appreciates their support.

Julia Karlinsey ( Young Elsa Ensemble)

Julia is excited to be in her third theater production! She is a fourth grader at Woodland Elementary and enjoys music and reading. She was a Bird Girl in MCT Seussical Jr. production last year and was in MCT’s production of Big Fish this summer. She has been dancing at Pennsylvania Academy of Dance Arts (PADA) for four years and has performed in several studio productions. Julia has also been taking piano lessons at The Music Depot for five years. Julia would like to thank the Frozen Jr. Team for the opportunity to portray Young Elsa and her family for their support and encouragement.

Declan MacDonald (Hans)

Declan is excited to be part of his first MCT production. He is an 8th grader at Tredyffrin Easttown Middle School and has been doing musical theater and dance since age 6. Declan has been in several community and regional theatrical productions, including The Little Mermaid, Oliver!, Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Peter Pan Jr. He would like to thank director Sam for the opportunity to be part of Frozen Jr. He would also like to thank his parents and brother for always supporting him.

Silvana Merscher ( Young Anna / Ensemble)

Silvana is so excited to be in her first MCT production. She’s 8 years old, and a 3rd grader at Upper Providence Elementary. She performed as Matilda in Willy Wonka Kids (Spotlight Theater at Upper Providence Elementary.) She’s a great soccer and basketball player. Silvana would like to thank her family and the production staff for this amazing opportunity.

CREW

Alina Niesen (Handmaiden / Ensemble)

Alina is excited to return to MCT for Frozen Jr.! This is her favorite role yet! Past roles include Wickersham Brother in Seussical Jr. and Narrator in Into the Woods Jr. She is a first degree brown belt in karate who loves to draw dragons and felt wool hats for her pet bearded dragon, Sanzi. Alina would like to thank everyone involved with Frozen Jr. for being so nice and awesome!

Daniel Niesen (Ensemble)

Daniel was last seen in MCT’s Seussical Jr. as a Who. He loves playing video games, making 3D figures out of perler beads, building with Legos, and visiting nice vacation rentals–because really, who doesn’t? Daniel would like to thank Sam and Siena for this opportunity!

Lydia O’Halloran (Sven)

Lydia is thrilled to be returning to MCT! Lydia is in 7th grade at the Upper Moreland Middle School. Lydia enjoys playing soccer, and spending time in the choir, band and marching band at school. Past roles include: Munchkin in Wizard of Oz, Evil Step-Sister Lena in Cinderella, the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, Isabel in A Christmas Carol, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, a Wickersham Brother in Seussical Jr. at MCT, Mrs. Darbus in High School Musical Jr., Hortensia in Matilda, and as Annie in Annie at the Neshaminy Valley Music Theater!. Lydia is delighted to be a part of this production and sends love to all her friends, family and fans!

Addison Rohrbach (Guard / Ensemble)

Addison is excited to be making her MCT debut as part of the ensemble. Addison has previously appeared in the Granny Awards as Granny and in Spring-Ford Middle School’s production of Matilda Jr. as the Acrobat and served as the show’s dance captain. Addison is currently in 9th grade at Spring-Ford. Addison enjoys reading, dancing, and listening to music in her spare time.

Kami Rohrbach (Steward / Guard / Ensemble)

Kami is excited to be making her MCT and acting debut as part of the ensemble. Kami enjoys dancing, playing volleyball, and cheerleading with Spring-Ford Youth Football. Kami also can’t live without her phone! Kami is currently in 6th grade at Spring-Ford.

Danny Shapella (King Agnarr / Ensemble)

Danny was last seen as Young Will in Big Fish. Other favorite roles include: A Wickersham in Suessical Jr., Chip in Beauty and the Beast, Billy/Pink Foot in Honk! Jr., Michael in Peter Pan, and ensemble in The Little Mermaid. Danny is 13 years old, in eighth grade, and enjoys Boy Scouts and baseball. He’d like to thank his whole family for their help and support!

Katie Shapella (Pabbie / Ensemble)

Katie is an 8th grader at Indian Crest Middle School and is ecstatic to return to the stage with MCT! She has been doing theater since she was 8 and this June started vocal lessons with Marie Spidale at Academy of Music and Vocal Arts. She most recently was in Legally Blonde with Firebird Theater. Favorite past credits include Sharpay Evans (High School Musical Jr.), a Fairy (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Jojo (Seussical Jr.), Sour Kangaroo (Seussical Jr.). She enjoys the beach and painting. Katie thanks the entire cast and production staff for making this production happen, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Alexis Stirling (Middle Anna / Ensemble)

Alexis is SO excited to be in the Frozen Jr. production, her first show with MCT. She has been a part of productions and movie making since she was 6 years old, through Lights Camera Acting (Matilda, Charlotte’s Web, Harry Potter Series, Newsies) and began voice lessons last year. Alexis enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. Alexis would like to thank Sam for this opportunity and her family for their continued support.

Elizabeth Storrer (Ensemble)

Elizabeth is excited for this year’s MCT show. She is a 9th grader at Agnes Irwin and loves to hang out with friends. She loves to play tennis, basketball, and track. In past years, some of her favorite shows have been Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere) and Wizard of Oz (Oz). She would like to thank all the cast and crew for their hard work on this year’s show!!

Claire Tanner (Housekeeper / Ensemble)

Claire is thirteen years old and in 8th grade at Valley Forge Middle School. She has been doing theater since she was seven, and has big dreams of being on Broadway later in life. Prior to Frozen Jr., she has been seen at MCT as Mr. Mayor in Seussical Jr., and in the ensemble of Big Fish. In the past few years, she has performed as Lefou in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Community Through Song), Neleus in Mary Poppins (UMLY), Annie’s understudy and Pepper in Annie (UMLY), the Mayor’s wife in Bye Bye Birdie (Salt), Tinkerbell in Peter Pan Jr. (UMLY Summer Stage) and a member of the Russian Mafia in Matilda (UMLY). Claire is ecstatic to be returning to MCT and would like to thank her family and her incredible production team for making this a memorable experience.

Aubrey Wheeler (Bulda / Ensemble)

Aubrey is SO excited to return to the MCT stage! You may have previously seen her as Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical Jr. last year, or recently seen her in Facetime’s production of SpongeBob the Musical. She would like to thank her parents for inspiring her into doing theater, and she wishes the whole cast, especially her little brother, the best of luck putting on this wonderful show!

Sawyer Wheeler (Olaf )

Sawyer was so excited to finally be old enough to audition for a MCT show after watching his older sister, Aubrey, perform in them for the last five years. This past August, Sawyer was in his first show ever, playing Jojo in Seussical KIDS (Firebird Theater). He is a blue belt in martial arts, plays lots of video games, and loves a good plate of french fries! “I want to thank my mom, dad, and sister for inspiring me to want to act!”

Zoe Wright (Bishop / Ensemble)

Zoe is in 8th grade at the Spring-Ford School District. Zoe participated in MCT’s 2021 production of Seussical Jr. and had a blast. When she heard that MCT was doing Frozen Jr. this year she was very excited and couldn’t wait to be a part of it. She has loved being on stage with everyone and is so thankful for being able to join with this lovely cast to put on this year’s show.

Sam Frenkel (Director / Music Director) is thrilled to be working on the youth production! He was recently seen on stage as Amos Calloway in Big Fish (MCT). Sam has directed & music directed for MCT and some of his favorites include: Honk, Jr!, The Addams Family, and Dear Edwina. Sam would like to thank the whole production team. They really brought his vision to life and made it truly special. Thank you to the cast for being an outstanding group of talented children. I am so proud of you and all that you accomplished! Enjoy the show and stay frosty!

Siena Johnson (Assistant Director / Stage Manager)

Siena is absolutely thrilled to be working on this production. She is a senior at Spring-Ford High School and is so thankful for this awesome cast to work with before she heads off to college! This is her third production with MCT’s Jr. shows, but she is no stranger to the stage with almost a dozen shows as part of the production team under her belt. She hopes that the cast has learned a thing or two from her because she has certainly learned from them.

Kate McShane (Producer / Hair & Makeup Designer) is delighted to be working on MCT’s Frozen Jr. She has been involved with MCT for ten years in a variety of roles including: props, hair & makeup, producer, director, MCT Board of Directors Rep, and MCT Board of Directors President. Kate has directed several MCT productions including Incorruptible, The Foreigner, It’s a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play, and Lend Me a Tenor. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with this dedicated and talented production team. Kate would also like to acknowledge the contributions of our Frozen Jr. Families. These parents have participated at unprecedented levels to support MCT, Frozen Jr., and this wonderful cast!

Janice Orner (Producer)

Janice has enjoyed her first show producing! Have fun and break a leg, cast!!!

Rebecca Roberts (Producer)

Rebecca is a long-time member of MCT. She’s been seen on stage in many productions (Evita, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Shrek, The Little Mermaid, Oliver, and others). She has enjoyed learning the off-stage crafts including props, stage crew, spotlight, and producing. She is thankful for the time spent on this production with her daughters, Ali and Siena Johnson. Enjoy the show!

ANNUAL GIVING DONORS

Friends ($20-$99)

Steve Arcidiacono

Linda Clark

Janice and Ken Orner

Supporters ($100-$499)

John and Barb Cross

Steve and Yvonne Montgomery

Patrons ($500-$2499)

John & Kathryn Gray

Johnson & Johnson

Deb Schrager

Bill and Kate McShane

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Founded 85 years ago, Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has a mission to enrich the lives of children and young adults with disabilities through social, educational, and vocational programs that nurture independence and self-confidence and prepare them for life.

MCT would like to thank Variety Club for the use of the Recreation Hall to rehearse and perform Frozen, Jr. We appreciate their generosity and value our ongoing partnership with them.