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MILL HALL -- The Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble will present the hilarious musical "Mean Girls JR." at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Millbrook Playhouse, 258 Country Club Lane, according to a press release.
"This hilarious musical adaptation of the hit movie, with a book by Tina Fey, is full of catchy tunes, fierce dance numbers, and the unforgettable characters you love to hate," the press release said.
"Mean Girls JR." follows the story of Cady Heron, a homeschooled girl from Africa, who finds herself navigating the treacherous social jungle of a suburban Illinois high school. Befriended by Janis and Damian, the ultimate outsiders, Cady gets the inside scoop on the most popular clique, "The Plastics," led by the queen bee herself, Regina George. But when Cady attempts to infiltrate their group to expose Regina's cruelty, lines get blurred, and friendships are tested.
The musical stars the Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble, a talented cast of local youth actors that includes: Addison Wynkoop as Janis (June 29-30); Sierra Kolk as Janis (June 27-28); Trevor Campbell-Tubbs as Damian; Addyson Faussette as Cady Heron; Emilee Eisner as Mrs. Heron/French Teacher/Mathletes Moderator; Emily Schreffler as Taylor/Caroline Krafft; Kathryn Farrall as Rachel/Sophie; Sophia Corrales as Sonja Acquino; Thomas Geyer as Mr. Heron/Mr. Duvall/Coach Carr; Claire Bowman as Ms. Norburry; Makenna Mason as Regina George; Emma Roos as Gretchen Wieners; Elaina Packer as Karen Smith; Claire Walker as Glen Coco/Marymount Captain; Connor Kleckner as Aaron Samuels; Sarah Long as Shane Oman/Marymount 1; Seth Geyer as Kevin G; Claire Nestor as Mrs. George; Rowan Goldsmith as Dawn/Marymount 2; Mikaela White as Grace/Marymount 3; Emma Liadis as Lizzie; Leah Nicholls as Caitlyn/Teary Girl; Adalind Parker as Martin (June 27-29); Charlie Meloan as Tony/Jason; Emma Roland as ensemble; Amelya Sox as ensemble; Makaelyn Polk as ensemble; Lexie Bowman as ensemble/Martin (June 30); Lillian Klugh as ensemble; Kenzi Boyle as ensemble.
The production's artistic team includes Timmy Gage (director/choreographer), Mo Ortbal (musical director), Carson Hambuchen (scenic design), V.C. Deener (props design), Ericka Conklin (lighting design), Kaidyn Rogers and David Leidholdt (sound), and Kaidyn Rogers (production stage manager).
For more information or tickets, call 570-748-8083.