“First day of school is hard!!” exclaim Theatre Theatre Maui’s cast members of “Matilda, Jr. - The Musical.” Four performances by the Maui youths will be presented July 21-24 at the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts in Napili (see story on page 5). PHOTO BY RAY CHIN.

WEST MAUI — Theatre Theatre Maui (TTM) and Great Scott Productions will present their summer youth performances of “Matilda, Jr. – The Musical” on July 21 through July 24 in the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts on the campus of Maui Preparatory Academy in Napili.

All showtimes are set for 7:30 p.m. The cast of 37 Maui youth are led by returning Camp Director Kristi Scott, along with Assistant Director Francis Taua, Music Director Aida Rose, Choreographer Felicia Chernicki-Wulf and a core group of volunteers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the story is revealed about Matilda, an extraordinary young girl with a powerful imagination who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Come and enjoy watching the talented cast perform following their six weeks of concentrated instruction.

During each show-date, a silent auction will be held in support of the summer camp and future programs, and to raise funds for the upcoming Charity Walk in August. Ticket prices per show are 13 years to adult, $15; six to 12 years, $9; and three to five years, $5. Keiki two years and under are free.

Purchase of tickets in advance is encouraged by going to www.showtix4U.com/event-details/65885. A limited number of seats may also be available through the box office that opens one hour before each show.

For general information, go to TTM’s website at www.TTMWestMaui.org.

On July 17, attendees of the Maui Ku’ia Estate’s Sunday Chocolate Tasting will be able to watch the cast perform a few numbers immediately after the tasting. For more information about the tasting event, go to https://www.mauichocolatetour.com/exclusive-kuia-estates-tasting/.

The presentation of “Matilda, Jr.” has been made possible through special arrangement with Music Theatre International in New York.