Moana, JR. - May 15 - May 16, 2025

Irving Elementary School
 
Irving School Players
 
PRESENTS
 
MOANA, JR.
 
 

Music and Lyrics by

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa‘i & Mark Mancina

 

 

Book Adapted by
Susan Soon He Stanton

 

 

Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by

Ian Weinberger

Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana

 

 

Disney’s Moana JR. is presented through special arrangement with

and all authorized materials are supplied by

Music Theatre International, New York, NY

(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

 

 

ABOUT MOANA

Moana is a celebration of the rich stories of Oceania and is based on the beliefs and cultures of real people. In creating the original film, the producers at Disney Animation formed an Oceanic Trust. This group of anthropologists, cultural practitioners, historians, linguists, and choreographers from islands including Samoa, Tahiti, Mo’orea, and Fiji was integral in the creation of the film, providing feedback and notes on character design, song lyrics, and the depiction of culture onscreen. This respect and careful attention to detail was carried forward in the creation of Moana JR. for the stage. Each production of the show is supplied with a Director’s Guide, a Pronunciation Guide, and Choreography Video demonstrations, providing information, research, and best practices for respectfully celebrating Oceanic culture.

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

 

           Producer....................................................... Irving School Players

Director........................................................ Evelyn Ybarra

             Music Director....................................Sierra Addington and Megan Ely

Choreographer...............................................Rebecca Berke

   Set Designer................................................. Daniel Addington

  Costume Designer..........................................Sierra Addington

   Lighting Designer...........................................Jennifer Westphal

Stage Manager..............................................Clarity Freedom

   Sound Designer.............................................Jennifer Westphal