Disney's Moana JR.

Presented by Mesa and Judkins Theater Departments Friday, May 16 - 7:00 PM Saturday, May 17 - 2:00 PM Saturday, May 17 - 7:00 PM SET SAIL WITH JUDKINS AND MESA THEATER, PARTENERED WITH NA MELE O KE KAI, FOR DISNEY’S MOANA JR. — AN EPIC, MUSIC-FILLED ADVENTURE PACKED WITH HEART, HUMOR, AND ISLAND MAGIC! Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life on stage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us. Celebrating the rich history of Oceania and based on the beliefs and cultures of the people of the Pacific Islands, Moana was developed in collaboration with an Oceanic Trust – a group of anthropologists, cultural practitioners, historians, linguists, and choreographers from the Pacific Islands. The same respect and attention to detail used to develop the film was carried forward in the creation of this stage adaptation. MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL Mesa Middle School is located atop the beautiful mesa in the southern part of the city of Arroyo Grande, CA. The staff at Mesa works extremely hard to provide our students with a rigorous, research-based, and meaningful curriculum that is fostered through the positive relationships and connections that our staff makes with our students. Our staff and parents work closely together to support all efforts to help our students learn 21st-century skills that will help them on their journey to becoming college and/or career-ready. JUDKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL Located in Pismo Beach along California’s scenic Central Coast, Judkins Middle School includes a diverse population of students, teachers, administrators, parents, community volunteers, and support personnel. We are committed to preparing students for success in high school and whatever path they should choose to take in the future. We pride ourselves on high expectations. Our goal is to partner with parents to foster the growth of our students. We want to make school a safe and fun place to be. The Mesa and Judkins Theater Department aligns with the standards of the high school Career Technical Education pathway of professional theater providing students with knowledge and experience to prepare them for postsecondary education and careers. NA MELE O KE KAI Na Mele o ke Kai, meaning "Songs of the Sea," is an inclusive association in San Luis Obispo, California, dedicated to sharing Polynesian culture through dance, music, and song. Under the direction of Sylvia Ke’alalaua’eokalani Hambly, they offer hula classes for all ages and skill levels. Their diverse group of dancers and musicians perform at various events, including luaus, parties, weddings, fundraisers, and cultural gatherings. For more information go to www.hulaslo.org