PRODUCTION TEAM
Directors Steve Wood & Maria Cilio
Set Designers Chris Binder & Miranda Clark-Binder
Junior Directors
Marra Fitzgerald
Tara Ciolko
Grace Wolpert
Choreographer Logan Massanova
Technical Director David Pershica
Stage Managers Noelle Bamford & Jay Churchill
Stage Crew Sean Ciolko
Johanna Gallagher
Declan Barr
Alessandro Silva-Puga
NORWOOD FONTBONNE ACADEMY’s production
of
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa‘i & Mark Mancina
Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton
Disney’s Moana JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Ian WeinbergerBased on the 2016 Disney film Moana
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
Scene 1: Prologue
In the Beginning… Chief Ancestors, Ensemble Tulou Tagaloa Ensemble
Scene 2: The Shore/The Village Where You Are Chief Tui, Sina, Moana, Hei Hei, Pua, Gramma Tala, Ensemble
Scene 3: The Village
Scene 4: The Shore
How Far I’ll Go Moana, Pua, Hei Hei, Ocean We Know the Way Ensemble Where You Are (Reprise) Gramma Tala How Far I’ll Go (Reprise) Moana, Chief Ancestors, Ensemble
Scene 5: Maui’s Island
You’re Welcome Maui, Ensemble
Scene 6: Canoe at Sea Maui, Moana
Scene 7: Lalotai Maui, Moana, Gate Monster, Ensemble
Scene 8: Tamatoa’s Lair
Shiny Tamatoa, Left Claw, Right Claw, Ensemble
Scene 9: Canoe at Sea Moana, Maui, Ensemble
Scene 10: Canoe at Sea, Near Te Kā
Song of the Ancestors Gramma Tala, Moana, Chief Ancestors Know Who You Are Moana, Ensemble
Te Fiti Restored Ensemble Tulou Tagaloa (Reprise) Ensemble
Bows Company
Congratulations to our Rising Stars!
Best wishes to the actors of the Class of 2024!
Helen Abernathy
Noelle Bamford
Rhys Barr
Levi Boles
Gabe Carlson
Jay Churchill
Jonah Cohen
Conrad Gravener
Leah Gregory
Madelyn Kolb
Robert Louka
Alexis Schoen
Catalina Urrutia-Lozano
KeepSharingYourLight!
Well done, Nat!!!
Love from Mommy
Great job, Claire!
Love, Mom, Dad and Jack
Great job Conrad! We’re very proud of you!
Yeah, Maggie! You are awesome. We love you!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Sam
Way to go, Jay!
Love Mom, Dad and Annette
Congratulations, Andie! We are so proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad & Sienna
Lexie- Here’s to knowing who you are!
Love All of Us!
Congrats Robert! We love watching you on stage!
Love the Tornettas
Way to go, Ryan! We are so proud of you!
XO, Nana & Pop Pop
CAST
Chief Ancestors
Moana
Maui
Kymora Jackson
Gable Carlson
Malley Bradenham
Madelyn Kolb
Robert Louka
Chief Tui Levi Boles
Sina
Gramma Tala
Hei Hei
Helen Abernathy
Logan Massanova
Catalina Urrutia-Lozano
Pua Natalia Urrutia-Lozano
Tamatoa
Left Claw
Right Claw
Te Fiti
Te Kā
Villagers
Ensemble
Jonah Cohen
Natalie Awuah
Ryan Watson
Alexis Schoen
Emma Assaff
Gwendolyn Binder
Saoirse Roman
Leah Gregory (Gate Monster)
Anderson Stossel
Fiona Sorbello (Fisher 1)
Paige Carlson
Vanessa Abernathy
Elizabeth Kolb
Maggie Parker
Olivia Nienhuis
Claire Krzywicki
Rhys Barr (Fisher 2)
Conrad Gravener
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS
We could not have put this show together without the support of so many generous & considerate individuals and families:
Thank you to Chris & Miranda Clark-Binder for your dedication to the creative vision of Moana since day one. Your willingness to help & your artistry amaze us each day.
Thank you to David Pershica & Maureen Sweeney for being a guiding light throughout this process. A special thank you to David for diving into the NFA community & taking over where needed without question.
Thank you to the families of our Junior Directors for all of the Starbucks & all the love. You mean the world to us.
Thank you to Heather Louka, Elizabeth Ireland, Jen Tornetta, and all of the parents and staff that gave time, food, donations, and more to our production. We could not have done it without each of you.
Thank you to Kathryn Henry for giving us the opportunity to direct a show together and Shannon Craige for supporting us personally and professionally during this time.
Thank you to Maggie Miller for stepping in without question and being our best friend.
Thank you to Suzanne Danella & Thomas McGlinchey for your help doing detailed work with props, photos and programs.
Thank you to John Kelly, Shane Pierce, & Chip Owings for your help organizing our space.
Thank you to Kathleen Swain & Riley Beetner for creating our Gallery Walk educational signs.
Finally, a special thank you to all of the students involved in Moana Jr. for your time, dedication, and joyful spirits. Thank you for bringing us happiness & laughter, and for helping us make wonderful memories. We are incredibly proud of you & we love you so much.
From our favorite puppy to our favorite right claw, you always make us laugh!
We are proud of you, Ryan! Love, Mom, Tommy, and Emma
Congratulations, Mora!
You were born to take the stage!
May God continue to bless you in all you do!
Love, Nana and GaGa
“Just
like each star is unique yet makes the universe what it is, the light in you makes you who you are. That's exactly who you need to be."
We are so proud of you, Gwen! We love you! -Mom & Dad
Best Wishes To The Entire Moana cast & crew on your performances! With love and appreciation from. Elementary Drama Club '23-'24.
Congrats, Nessa!
So many big things ahead! Love, Mom, Dad, and Helen (Jojo, Luna, Frank l in, and Benji)
"But one day, someone will journey beyond our reef......." Malley, keep sailing towards the unimaginable! Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Isla, and Jack
Go Mora, we are so proud of you! Love GG and Grandpop! Congratulations Leah! 6 years of great theater performances at NFA! We are so proud of you and love you, Mom and Dad
"Shiny Watch me dazzle like a diamond in the rough Strut my stuff, my stuff is so Shiny"
"We love you, Jonah. Congrats to the cast and crew!!!!"
We love you and are so proud of you! You bring a lot of joy to your family. Scoopers! Thank you to the Norwood community for all the fun over the years. Special shout out to Miss Cilio and Mr Wood for bringing Moana to life this year!
Love- Mom, Dad and Red
Levi
Maddie and Lizzie, you are always the STARS in our lives!
We are so proud you both!
Love, Mom and Dad
Mora,
" First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare" ~ Walt Disney~
Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Your dedication, spirit and kind heart, inspires us every day! It's been amazing watching you grow with every role you take on! As you continue to think, believe, dream and dare... all of your dreams and more will come true!
Love you always!
Mom and Dad
KYMORA
Your joyful heart always radiates in all you do! Keep shining like the star you are!
From all of your family and friends at Jackson Rental Homes, LLC.
Fiona, you have always loved Moana. We are so proud of you!
Love, Mama, Amelie, Grandma and Uncle Bob.
Proud of you Helen!
Excited to see all that you do in the future!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Vanessa
(and Benji, Franklin, Luna, and Jojo)
Mora, no matter what, you will always be one of my favorite characters!
Love from your favorite brother, Zo
Congratulations Mora!
We’re so proud of you!!
Love you so much!
Grand mom and PopPop.
Mora,
As a constant star in our lives, you have always given us a little dramatic flare!
Love, Mom, Dad and Zo
Congratulations Catalina and Natalia!
We feel blessed to be parents of two shining stars. Can't wait to see you together in the play.
Love, Marcela and Oscar
Dear Robert,
From the dramatic and funny performance of the Lion in the Wizard of Oz to the serious Dave in Newsies to now the utterly awesome Maui, you have conquered every role. We truly love and enjoy watching you perform and watching you grow. Everything you do, the person you have become, and your approach to life makes us beam with pride. We are so excited for the next chapter in your life and we hope you enjoy and make the most out of the many great things we know you will accomplish.
We love you so much!
Love, Dad, Mom, Claire, Matthew & Nora
