The Kenowa Hills Public Schools Production of     Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez   Book by Jennifer Lee   Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee   The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions   Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger   Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus   Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase   Frozen JR. Music Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith   Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth   ANY VIDEO RECORDING MADE OF THIS PERFORMANCE IS AUTHORIZED FOR PERSONAL, AT-HOME, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH RECORDING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED UNDER FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAW. Disney's Frozen JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

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Welcome! Kenowa Hills HS is proud to present Disney's Frozen Jr! We are thrilled to be able to present a district wide musical production, with students ranging from 4th grade - 12th grade. Thank you for attending, and enjoy the show!

Song List

Act 1

Let the Sun Shine On! - Company
A Little Bit of You - Young Anna and Young Elsa
First Joik - Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda and The Hidden Folk
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - Young Anna, Young Elsa, Middle Anna, Middle Elsa
For the First Time in Forever - Anna and Castle Staff
Dangerous to Dream - Elsa and Company
Love is an Open Door - Anna and Hans
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People - Kristoff and Sven
In Summer* - Olaf and Sun Chorus
Hygge - Oaken and Oaken Family
Let It Go - Elsa and Snow Chorus

(15 Minute Intermission)

Act 2

For the First Time in Forever (Reprise) - Anna and Elsa
Kristoff's Joik - Kristoff and The Hidden Folk
Fixer Upper - Pabbie, Bulda, Kristoff and The Hidden Folk
Colder by the Minute - Company
Finale - Part 1 - Company 
Finale - Part 2 - Company

*Choreographed by Ava Paskewicz

Cast

Creative Team and Stage Crew

Meet the Company

Elyse Clark

Young Anna

4th Grade (Zinser Elementary). Favorite Food - Chinese Food. Favorite Color - Light Blue. This is Elyse first KH Theatre Experience. Elyse would like to thank Mom, Dad, family and friends.

Alexis Pearson

Middle Anna

6th Grade (Kenowa Hills Middle School). Favorite Food - Ice Cream. Favorite Color - Blue. This is Alexis's first KH Theatre Experience. Alexis would like to thank Mr. Bretz.

Kaitlyn Tibbe

Anna

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Guacamole. Favorite Color - Light Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Kaitlyn would like to thank family and friends! Kaitlyn will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall and completing the final year of the Kenowa Hills Middle College program.

Sienna VanWagoner

Young Elsa

5th Grade (Central Elementary). Favorite Food - Pasta. Favorite Color - Pink . This is Sienna's first KH Theatre Expierence. Sienna would like to thank her best friend Roxy for pushing me to be my best and come out of my comfort zone!

Harper Shumaker

Middle Elsa

5th Grade (Alpine Elementary). Favorite Food - Chocolate Chip pancakes and shrimp. Favorite Color - Red and Brown. This is Harper's first KH Theatre Experience. Harper would like to thank The AMAZING cast and crew, my family, my friends, and you all tonight. Thank you for coming!

Ainsley Sutherland

Elsa

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Steak. Favorite Color - Lavender/Mint. KH Theatre Experiences - Shakespeare's Depiction of Love, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Ainsley would like to thank my family (mother, father, dear older sister), friends, and my cats. Ainsley will be attending Cedarville University in the fall, majoring in Psychology. Cedarville University is located in Cedarville, OH.

Philip Dean

Hans

11th Grade. Favorite Food - Sushi/Sashimi. Favorite Color - Teal. KH Theatre Experiences - Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Philip would like to thank Cousin Mike. Thanks Mike!

Knight Yancey

Kristoff

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Meatballs and Rice. Favorite Color - Yellow. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Knight would like to thank friends in the show!

Cayden Boone

Olaf

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Orange Chicken. Favorite Color - Pink. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Cayden would like to thank Amanda Shields. She meant so much to my family and I, and it was a great honor to know her. Rest easy Amanda <3

Pax Joy

Sven

10th Grade. Favorite Food - STARBUCKS! Favorite Color - Sage Green. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Pax would like to thank Emery for being the sweetest! Ava for getting coffee with me! And all of my graduates and family who came to see me!

Noah Shirk

King Agnarr/Guard/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Baguette. Favorite Color - Gold. This is Noah's first KH Theatre Experience. Noah would like to thank everybody who has been a part of his high-school experience, including his family. Noah will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall.

Ava Paskewicz

Queen Iduna/Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus/Castle Staff/The Hidden Folk

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Strawberries. Favorite Color - Red. KH Theatre Experiences - Night of January 16th, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Ava would like to thank mom for always being there. Ava is planning to attend Yale University in the fall. Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.

Drake O'Dell

Weselton/Oaken

11th Grade. Favorite Food - My mom’s Spaghetti. Favorite Color - Navy Blue. KH Theatre Experiences: It's a Wonderful Life, The Night of January 16th, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Drake would like to thank everyone here tonight and family and family friends.

Hailey Lente

Pabbie/Housekeeper

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Lasagna. Favorite Color - Forest Green. KH Theatre Experiences - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical. Hailey would like to thank friends and family that have supported her throughout high school and theatre career. Hailey will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall, majoring in Auto Mechanics.

Isabelle Matterson

Bulda/Castle Staff

12th Grade. Favorite Food - My Mom's Salmon. Favorite Color - Lilac Grey. KH Theatre Experiences - Shakespeare's Depiction of Love, The Night of January 16th, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Isabelle would like to thank family, friends, and the past seniors who taught her how to be a good role model. Isabelle will be attending University of New Mexico. University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM.

Julia Herzog

Bishop/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Popcorn. Favorite Color - Light Blue. This is Julia's first KH Theatre Experience. Julia would like to thank family and friends who show support no matter what. I also want to thank the person who pushed me to go past my comfort zone because they knew I would enjoy doing this. Julia will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall majoring in Music Composition.

Kaylee Ambler

Castle Staff/The Hidden Folk

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Chips. Favorite Color - Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Kaylee would like to thank mom for encouraging and giving her this opportunity.

Ella Beauvais

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus/Castle Staff/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Pizza. Favorite Color - Purple. This is Ella's first KH Theatre Experience. Ella would like to thank everyone who has supported me and has come to watch me! Love you guys! Ella will be attending Hope College in the fall, majoring in Elementary Special Education, with an emphasis on working with students who qualify as ASD. Hope College is located in Holland, MI.

Emerson Bergman

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus

8th Grade (Kenowa Hills Middle School). Favorite Food - Pork or Steak. Favorite Color - Teal. This is Emerson's first KH Theatre Experience. Emerson would like to thank all the cast and crew for all of their hard work. They have worked so hard on this to perform for you guys we hope you enjoy. GO KNIGHTS!

Kieran Boonstra

Butler/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Pesto Pasta. Favorite Color - Pink. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Kieran would like to thank my grandma. She's totally the coolest.

Emery Follett

Castle Staff/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Cake. Favorite Color -Light Pink. This is Emery's first KH Theatre Experience. Emery would like to give a HUGE Thank you to my family and friends.

Sophi Garcia

Handmaiden/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Sushi. Favorite Color - Green. This is Sophi's first KH Theatre Experience. Sophi would like to thank my mom, dad and Soleil.

Anait King

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus/Castle Staff/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

12th Grade - Favorite Food - Chipotle. Favorite Color - Purple. KH Theatre Experiences - Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Anait would like to thank mom, grandma, grandpa, aunt, Shamar, my sisters, God, and YEAH ISAAC!! Anait will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall and completing the final year of the Kenowa Hills Middle College program.

Soleil King

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus/Castle Staff/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Burrito Bowl. Favorite Color - Light Green. KH Theatre Experiences - Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Soleil would like to thank mom, Elle, Isaac, Anait, My Grandma, My Grandpa, Nini, My Dad.

Eleanor LeClaire

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus

5th Grade (Zinser Elementary) Favorite Food - Razzberries. Favorite Color - Pink. This is Eleanor's first KH Theatre Experience. Eleanor would like to thank family and friends!

Ricardo Mendoza

Steward/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Spaghetti. Favorite Color - Off White. This is Ricardo's first KH Theatre Experience. Ricardo would like thank mom and dad.

Amelia Pacanovsky

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus

8th Grade (Kenowa Hills Middle School). Favorite Food - Pizza. Favorite Color - Blue. This is Amelia's first KH Theatre Experience. Amelia would like to thank Mr Bretz, family, friends, teachers. Mostly my sister, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Pacanovsky

Snow Chorus/Sun Chorus

5th Grade (Zinser Elementary) Favorite Food - Ice Cream w/Brownies. Favorite Color - Light Blue and Orange. This is Elizabeth's first KH Theatre Experience. Elizabeth would like to thank mom and dad for support, Mary and Ava for teaching me the dances.

Ren Siggers

Cook/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Bao. Favorite Color - Orange. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Ren would like to thank Mom, Emery for being an amazing friend and cast member, Grayson, Cherry, Briar, Vie, and Deanna :).

Grace St. Pierre

Castle Staff/Oaken Family/The Hidden Folk

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Tacos. Favorite Color - Any Shade of Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Grace would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me.

Mary Radamacher Reed

Co-Director

Favorite Food - Peanut Butter Cookies. Favorite Color - Blues. KH Theatre Experiences - All since 2011. Mary would like to thank the students who make it all worthwhile! It's been a joy Directing, Choreographing and Costuming for the past 13 years here at KHHS. My cohorts, Mr. Bretz and Mrs. Ghareeb make it a Dream Team!

Reed Bretz

Co-Director

Favorite Food - Pizza. Favorite Color - Navy Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - Since 1990. Mr. B would like to thank the cast, crew, family members, past students and families, the staff and administration of KHHS - PLUS - my KH theatre colleagues, Ann Ghareeb and Mary Rademacher!

Ann Ghareeb

Technical Director

Favorite Food - Ice Cream. Favorite Color - Sky Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - All since 2000. Mrs. Ghareeb would like to thank the KH community, my husband Craig, my kids Brendan and Tyler, and my family!

Ann Ghareeb

Producer

Favorite Food - Ice Cream. Favorite Color - Sky Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - All since 2000. Mrs. Ghareeb would like to thank the KH community, my husband Craig, my kids Brendan and Tyler, and my family!

Mary Radamacher Reed

Choreographer/Costumer

Favorite Food - Peanut Butter Cookies. Favorite Color - Blues. KH Theatre Experiences - All since 2011. Mary would like to thank the students who make it all worthwhile! It's been a joy Directing, Choreographing and Costuming for the past 13 years here at KHHS. My cohorts, Mr. Bretz and Mrs. Ghareeb make it a Dream Team!

Reed Bretz

Vocal Music Director

Favorite Food - Pizza. Favorite Color - Navy Blue. KH Theatre Experiences - Since 1990. Mr. B would like to thank the cast, crew, family members, past students and families, the staff and administration of KHHS - PLUS - my KH theatre colleagues, Ann Ghareeb and Mary Rademacher!

Ava Paskewicz

Dance Captain/Assistant Choreographer

Ava choreographed the number In Summer. 12th Grade. Favorite Food - Strawberries. Favorite Color - Red. KH Theatre Experiences - Night of January 16th, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Ava would like to thank mom for always being there. Ava is hoping to attend Yale University in New Haven, CT in the fall.

Melody Dibble

Stage Manager

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Ice Cream. Favorite Color - Pink. KH Theatre Experiences - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Melody would like to thank my beloved twin sister Lillian, and Geoffrey the Cat for always being there for me! Melody will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall and completing the final year of the Kenowa Hills Middle College program.

Becca Hayes

Assistant Stage Manager

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Salt & Vinegar Chips. Favorite Color - Pastel Pink. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Rebecca would like to thank my family, friends, cast, and crew for helping get through this. Becca will be attending Grand valley State University in the fall, majoring in Early Childhood Education. GVSU is located in Allendale, MI.

Aiden Downing

Backstage Crew

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Anything with Potatoes. Favorite Color - Red. KH Theatre Experiences - The Night of January 16th, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Aiden would like to thank family and friends, for pushing me to be the best I can be. Aiden will be attending Grace Christian University in the fall. Grace Christian University is located in Wyoming, MI.

Cordelia Dickson

Backstage Crew

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Pizza. Favorite Color - Purple. Previous KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Cordelia would like to thank family and friends.

Josseline Landaverde Gonzalez

Backstage Crew

11th Grade. Favorite Food - Sushi. Favorite Color - Yellow. 1st KH Theatre Experience. Josseline would like to thank family and friends.

Isabel Priest

Backstage Crew

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Sushi. Favorite Color - Violet. 1st KH Theatre Experience. Isabel would like to thank family and friends.

Jaylynn Loew

Backstage Crew

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Lasagna. Favorite Color - Purple. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Jaylynn would like to thank family and friends.

Lillian Dibble

Sound Manager

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Fruit Snacks. Favorite Color - Purple. KH Theatre Experiences - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Lillian would like to thank Geoffrey, Melody - my twin and #1 fan!! (And all the other family members that support me) I love you mom! Lillian will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall and majoring in Recording Technology.

Sam Crosby

Sound Manager

9th Grade. Favorite Food - Spaghetti. Favorite Color - Yellow. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Sam would like to thank Dad and Nana.

Lili Borkowski

SFX Operator

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Kaitlyn's Lasagna. Favorite Color - Navy Blue. KH Theatre Experiences: Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Lili would like to thank all of my friends, Geoffery, and KAITLYN'S LASAGNA!! I love you guys so much! <3 (and Mrs.Ghareeb of course!)

Tate Schmit

Light Board Operator

12th Grade. Favorite Food - Sushi. Favorite Color - Sage Green. KH Theatre Experiences - The Night of January 16th, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Tate would like to thank Mrs. Ghareeb for always having a job to do, no matter the production. Tate will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall and completing the final year of the Kenowa Hills Middle College program.

Lucy VanHaitsma

Follow Spot Operator

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Macarons. Favorite Color - Blue/Red. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Lucy would like to thank mom and dad for always supporting me and encouraging me to try new things.

Caleb Kohn

Follow Spot Operator

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Don’t put me in this position of deciding between so many good options. Favorite Color - Yellow. KH Theatre Experiences Get Smart, Emma! A Pop Musical, Radium, Girls. Caleb would like to thank Mom, TJ, Dad, Mrs Gahreeb and everyone in the cast and on crew, for supporting and being there to make a great show.

Isabella Riley

Follow Spot Operator

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Grilled Cheese. Favorite Color - Red. KH Theatre Experiences - Get Smart, Emma! a Pop Musical, Radium Girls. Isabella wants to thank my parents.

Sophie Jonker

Follow Spot Operator

10th Grade. Favorite Food - Pasta. Favorite Color - Red. KH Theatre Experiences - Radium Girls. Sophie would like to thank friends and family for being supportive, funny, and amazing human beings.

Geoffrey

Emotional Support Cat

12th Grade. Favorite Color - Frozen Jr. Blue. Favorite Food - Tuna and the souls of Cast and Crew members. KH Theatre Experiences - any and all productions. Geoffrey would like to thank his moms, Lillian and Melody Dibble, and Godmother, Mrs. Ghareeb.

Acknowledgements

  Special thanks to all of the wonderful people who generously volunteered their time and talents. Without their hard work and support, this production would not have been possible. 

Construction Foreman:  Tony Gessner

Set Construction and Painting: Tara Follett, Ken Follett, Louis Silva, Lillian Dibble, Melody Dibble, KHHS Middle College Theater students, and the members of the Kenowa Hills Tech Club

Box Office Coordinator:  Vicki Bekins

Hair Design: Tiffany Matecun and Holly Boonstra

Many Thanks to Nathan Robrahn and the staff of KHHS, Gerald Hopkins and the Kenowa Hills Board of Education, Craig Ghareeb, and the family members of the cast and crew. 

Special Thanks to Steven Feutz and the KH STEM Academy for their help making the stained glass windows.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Kostume Room and Trent Wadsworth.  

PAST KH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS (Since 1999)

November 2023 - Radium Girls

March 2023 - Emma! A Pop Musical

November 2022 - Get Smart!

March 2022 - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

November 2021 - Night of January 16th 

March 2021 - Shakespeare's Depiction of Love 

November 2019 - CLUE 

March 2019 - The Addams Family 

November 2018 - A Christmas Story 

March 2018 - High School Musical 

November 2017 - It's a Wonderful Life

March 2017 - Bye Bye Birdie 

November 2016 - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 

March 2016 - Cinderella 

November 2015 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

March 2015 - Curtains - A Murder Mystery Musical

November 2014 - Don't Drink the Water

March 2014 - Seussical the Musical

November 2013 - Miracle on 34th Street

March 2013 - Working

November 2012 - And Then They Came for Me - Remembering the World of Anne Frank

March 2012 - Legally Blonde

November 2011 - A Christmas Story

March 2011 - Once on This Island

November 2010 - Just Another High School Play

March 2010 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

November 2009 - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 

March 2009 - Once Upon a Mattress

November 2008 - The Mouse That Roared

March 2008 - Oklahoma

November 2007 - It's a Wonderful Life

March 2007 - Seussical the Musical 

November 2006 - Get Smart

March 2006 - Footloose

November 2005 - Much Ado About Nothing

March 2005 - Bye Bye Birdie

November 2004 - The All American Musical Disaster

March 2004 - Anything Goes

November 2003 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

March 2003 - The Music Man

November 2002 - M*A*S*H

March 2002 - The Pirates of Penzance

December 2001 - A Night at the Theatre - An Evening of One Acts

March 2001 - The Sound of Music

November 2000 - Spoon River Anthology

March 2000 - Brigadoon

November 1999 - Up the Down Staircase

(Kenowa Hills HS moved into the current building in September 1999)

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