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Summer youth production set to stage ‘Disney NEWSIES, Jr.’

By Staff | Jul 14, 2023

The cast of “Disney NEWSIES, Jr.” includes (from left): Sawyer Dunning-Zeches, Kelsey Reul, Kaen McGhee, Trinity Perez, Megan Utrillo, Wyatt Scott, Kyler Strona, Jaylee Vierra, Kaia Sauntere and Anna May Stoops. PHOTO BY CHLOE CHIN.

LAHAINA — Theatre Theatre Maui (TTM) and GreatScott Productions will present their summer youth performances of “Disney’s NEWSIES, Jr.” on July 20 through July 23 in the Hale Pa’ina building on the campus of Lahainaluna High School.

Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The cast of Maui youth are led by returning Camp Director Kristi Scott along with Music Director Vania Jerome, Assistant Director Francis Taua, Choreographer Felicia Chernicki-Wulf, Stage Manager Victoria Navarro and a core group of volunteers, including MaryBeth Chin for costumes and TTM Board President Annabehl Sinclair-Delaney for set design, among a myriad of other creations.

This popular and inspiring musical is set in the late 1800s of New York and shares the true story of the rallying of its newsboys to “Seize the Day” and fight for what is right.

Come watch the talented cast perform “NEWSIES” following their six weeks of concentrated instruction and rehearsals.

On show dates, a silent auction is planned to be held in support of the summer camp and future programs, and to raise funds for the 2024 Charity Walk. Food concessions will be available pre-show and during intermission, and candy lei will be available for purchase.

Ticket prices each performance are 13 years to adult, $15; six to 12 years old, $9; and ages 3-5, $5 (two years and under are free). Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged by going to www.showtix4U.com/event-details/75350. A limited number of seats may be available through the Box Office, which opens one hour before each show.

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

Theatre Theatre Maui was founded as a nonprofit to serve West Maui and is headquartered in Lahaina. Funded in part by the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, this year marks the 31st summer program provided by TTM.

Presentation of “Newsies Jr.” has been made through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, N.Y.

For more information about TTM, to donate and to provide support of these efforts to provide hands-on theatre experiences in West Maui, follow TTM on Instagram and Facebook, and email admin@TTMWestMaui.org to be added to its e-newsletters.