The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Inc. (CAST) invites community members to escape the “zoo” of life in Clearfield and join them on a transatlantic musical adventure when its students perform DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. beginning April 19. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture, the show follows a group of Central Park Zoo animals who are unexpectedly shipped to Africa.
Madagascar Jr. follows four friends who are thrust into an exciting, high-stakes, international adventure at the very moment in which they start to imagine the possibilities beyond the safe environment in which they live.
The CAST students are on a similar journey. They are experimenting with new skill sets as they venture into new territory personally and creatively, and they are forming new friendships through the shared experience of collaborating on this show.
As the show opens we learn that Marty the zebra may be celebrating his tenth birthday at the Central Park Zoo with his friends Alex the lion, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe, yet he longs to experience life outside of the zoo’s walls. When Marty eventually escapes, his animal friends from the zoo pursue him into New York City. After reuniting, the animals are chased by the police, and ultimately felled by tranquilizer darts. They awake, trapped in crates, on a ship, which – through a series of events – is thrown off course. Upon reaching land the animals discover they have been shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar. Ultimately, it is only in being so lost that they can begin to discover where they really belong.
CAST presents Madagascar Jr. April 19-21, 26-38 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 and 29 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ClearfieldArts.org, at the CAST office April 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 from 5:30-6:30, or at the box office 30 minutes before each show. Group rates are available by contacting CAST. CAST officials are anticipating rapid ticket sales, and sold out shows. Advanced ticket purchases are recommended, as no performances will be added to this production.
This production is directed by Steve Albert, with Lisa Gormont serving as assistant director and stage manager. Music director is Mason Strouse, with Misti Bruner as the choreographer. Countless parent helpers, CAST board members, and other volunteers are bringing this show to life for the youth of our area. CAST would like to thank these people.
For more information, visit www.ClearfieldArts.org or call (814) 765-4474. The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Inc. can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CAST is a nonprofit arts center located at 112 E Locust Street in the heart of Downtown Clearfield, PA.
Madagascar Jr. follows four friends who are thrust into an exciting, high-stakes, international adventure at the very moment in which they start to imagine the possibilities beyond the safe environment in which they live.
The CAST students are on a similar journey. They are experimenting with new skill sets as they venture into new territory personally and creatively, and they are forming new friendships through the shared experience of collaborating on this show.
As the show opens we learn that Marty the zebra may be celebrating his tenth birthday at the Central Park Zoo with his friends Alex the lion, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe, yet he longs to experience life outside of the zoo’s walls. When Marty eventually escapes, his animal friends from the zoo pursue him into New York City. After reuniting, the animals are chased by the police, and ultimately felled by tranquilizer darts. They awake, trapped in crates, on a ship, which – through a series of events – is thrown off course. Upon reaching land the animals discover they have been shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar. Ultimately, it is only in being so lost that they can begin to discover where they really belong.
CAST presents Madagascar Jr. April 19-21, 26-38 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 and 29 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ClearfieldArts.org, at the CAST office April 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 from 5:30-6:30, or at the box office 30 minutes before each show. Group rates are available by contacting CAST. CAST officials are anticipating rapid ticket sales, and sold out shows. Advanced ticket purchases are recommended, as no performances will be added to this production.
This production is directed by Steve Albert, with Lisa Gormont serving as assistant director and stage manager. Music director is Mason Strouse, with Misti Bruner as the choreographer. Countless parent helpers, CAST board members, and other volunteers are bringing this show to life for the youth of our area. CAST would like to thank these people.
For more information, visit www.ClearfieldArts.org or call (814) 765-4474. The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Inc. can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CAST is a nonprofit arts center located at 112 E Locust Street in the heart of Downtown Clearfield, PA.
Announcing the cast list for Madagascar Jr!
We had 57 students audition and had to select approximately 30. Everyone was VERY talented and made our job VERY difficult.
Congratulations to those who received parts. And to those who didn’t, we look forward to seeing you again in our next kid’s show, at our Seeds of Art Summer Camp, and at one of our many family friendly events.
ZOOSTERS
Dakota Knepp - Alex the Lion
Nicolette Maines - Marty the Zebra
Sage Hoppe - Melman the Giraffe
Nadia Libreatori - Gloria the Hippo
Ben Gormont - Mason the Monkey
PENGUINS
Evan Davis - Skipper the Penguin
Spencer Rosinsky - Penguin 1
Kael Eckes Ocasio - Penguin 2
Colton Norris - Penguin 3
(individual penguins will be determined later)
LEMURS
Owen Lykens - King Julian
Jamison Middleton - Maurice
Sophi Maines - Mort
Kaylin Houston - Lemur 1
Ellie McBride - Lemur 2
Sloan Rosinsky - Lemur 3
Madi McBride - Lemur 4
(individual Lemurs will be determined later)
Peyton Norris - Lead Lioness, Lead Server, Lead Foosa
Peyton Reese - Candy Hammernose (reporter), Foosa
Te'va Bruner - Zookeeper, Animal Control
Daisy Knepp - Old Lady, ensemble
ENSEMBLE
(Ensemble characters will play various roles, New Yorkers, Lemurs, Foosa, Steaks, Police Officers, etc. and will sing and dance as a group, some may have minimal lines)
Audrey Harmic
Elli Swales
Emma Leonard
Santana Maines
Jaycee Wood
Dorian Libreatori
Eve Siegel
Darby Engle
Lilly Rich
Lily Mann
Raigan Uncles
Madison Ogden
Brooklyn Brown
Bailee Brown
Addy Ruiz
Lauren Phillips
We had 57 students audition and had to select approximately 30. Everyone was VERY talented and made our job VERY difficult.
Congratulations to those who received parts. And to those who didn’t, we look forward to seeing you again in our next kid’s show, at our Seeds of Art Summer Camp, and at one of our many family friendly events.
ZOOSTERS
Dakota Knepp - Alex the Lion
Nicolette Maines - Marty the Zebra
Sage Hoppe - Melman the Giraffe
Nadia Libreatori - Gloria the Hippo
Ben Gormont - Mason the Monkey
PENGUINS
Evan Davis - Skipper the Penguin
Spencer Rosinsky - Penguin 1
Kael Eckes Ocasio - Penguin 2
Colton Norris - Penguin 3
(individual penguins will be determined later)
LEMURS
Owen Lykens - King Julian
Jamison Middleton - Maurice
Sophi Maines - Mort
Kaylin Houston - Lemur 1
Ellie McBride - Lemur 2
Sloan Rosinsky - Lemur 3
Madi McBride - Lemur 4
(individual Lemurs will be determined later)
Peyton Norris - Lead Lioness, Lead Server, Lead Foosa
Peyton Reese - Candy Hammernose (reporter), Foosa
Te'va Bruner - Zookeeper, Animal Control
Daisy Knepp - Old Lady, ensemble
ENSEMBLE
(Ensemble characters will play various roles, New Yorkers, Lemurs, Foosa, Steaks, Police Officers, etc. and will sing and dance as a group, some may have minimal lines)
Audrey Harmic
Elli Swales
Emma Leonard
Santana Maines
Jaycee Wood
Dorian Libreatori
Eve Siegel
Darby Engle
Lilly Rich
Lily Mann
Raigan Uncles
Madison Ogden
Brooklyn Brown
Bailee Brown
Addy Ruiz
Lauren Phillips