Junie B. Jones the Musical Cast List!

  • dateJuly 7, 2025
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🎉 Congratulations to the Cast of Junie B. Jones the Musical! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the official cast list below! A huge bravo to everyone who auditioned. We are so proud of the talented youth in our community, this cast is bursting with energy and heart!

🎭 Don’t miss this upbeat, hilarious, and heartwarming production coming to the Historic Owen Theatre July 18–20!

🎟 Reserve your seats today at BransonArts.org/tix
📞 Or call the box office at 417-336-4255

We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!

🎭 CAST LIST — Junie B. Jones the Musical

Production Team

  • Nicole Horton – Director

  • Kristin Cartwright – Music Director

  • Aubrie Fewin – Choreographer

  • Pamela Meadows – Education Assistant

Cast

  • Xia McElwee – Junie B. Jones

  • Cassandra Greenamyer – Mother

  • Lee Brown – Daddy

  • Mia Hatten – Lucille / Cheerleader

  • Lyric Sassanella – Camille / Cheerleader

  • Olivia Wangen – Chenille / Cheerleader

  • Ty Sassanella – Tickle the Dog / Shoop Kid

  • Brigham Dickison – Herbert

  • Emmit Johnson – Sheldon

  • Gatlin Stuart – Grace

  • Lexi Carr – Bobbi Jean

  • Jackson Fielder – Mr. Woo / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Henley Rosecrans – May

  • Quinn Maxwell – Lennie

  • Austen Rivera – Jose

  • Grace Stuart – Ms. Scary

  • Lillie Ingram – Shirley

  • Nora Teel – Gladys Gutzman / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Polly Greenstone – Lunch Student 1 / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Katy Patton – Lunch Server / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Leah Sizelove – Student 1 / Classroom Kid

  • Violet Maxwell – Student 2 / Classroom Kid

  • Liesel Lahlum – Student 3 / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Paisley Buttram – Student 4 / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Elsie Jones – Student 5 / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Kamille Bishop – Shoop Kid

  • Rowan Britton – Shoop Kid

  • Kali Deroo – Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid

  • Dani Edmondson – Shoop Kid

  • Kinsley Edmondson – Shoop Kid

  • Emilee Henderson – Cheerleader / Classroom Kid

  • Noah Grace Jones – Classroom Kid

  • Sasha Montoya – Classroom Kid

  • Tillie Rhea – Shoop Kid

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Classic Movie Night! Friday, July 11th!

  • dateJuly 6, 2025
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🎬 Summer Classic Movie Nights Are Back! 🎬

Join the Branson Regional Arts Council for the return of our Summer Classic Movie Nights, a perfect way to enjoy a timeless film in a Historic setting!

 Free Admission!

📅 Date: Friday, July 11th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Owen Theater
205 S. Commercial Street, Branson, MO

🎥 Featured Film: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Starring the legendary Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant

🎟️ Admission is FREE, so grab a friend and join us for a fun night of vintage cinema and community!

We’ll see you Friday night at the Historic Owen Theatre for Classic Movie Night! 🍿

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Wizard of Oz Youth Edition Cast List!

 

  • dateJune 20, 2025
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🎭✨ Wizard of Oz Youth Edition Cast Announcement! ✨🎭

Attached below to this post are the official cast lists for both age groups of our Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, one for ages 6–12 and one for ages 13–18. 🌈👠

A huge congratulations to all cast members! We’re so proud of each and every one of you for your amazing auditions and the hard work you’ve already put in. Your dedication, talent, and enthusiasm have truly blown us away!

Both casts are currently deep into summer camp rehearsals, and we can’t wait to share their incredible performances with you. Opening night is right around the corner on Thursday, June 26th at 7pm, and we promise it will be a show to remember!

🎟️ Tickets are available now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling our Box Office at 417-336-4255.

Thank you for supporting youth theater and the arts in our community!

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Parent Meeting Announcement for Junie B Jones Theater Camp

  • dateJune 19, 2025
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📣 Attention Junie B. Jones Summer Theater Camp Parents!

We’re excited to kick off an amazing summer of theater fun with your camper! To help everyone get ready, we will be hosting a Parent Meeting on Friday, June 20th at 6:30pm at the Historic Owen Theater.

During this meeting, we will:
🎭 Distribute scripts for all campers
📝 Provide important paperwork that needs to be completed

This is a great opportunity to get all the details, ask questions, and meet some of our staff. If you’re unable to attend, no worries! Just send us a quick message at info@bransonarts.org. You’ll also be able to complete the paperwork on Day One of Junie B. Jones Theater Camp.

📱 Also, please search and send a request to join our official Facebook group page:
“BRAC’s Junie B 2025 Production Group”
This is where we’ll share updates, reminders, and important info throughout the production.

We can’t wait to meet you all and begin this exciting adventure with your young performers! 🎉
Questions? Reach out anytime at info@bransonarts.org. See you soon!

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Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition Show Times

  • dateJune 18, 2025
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🌈✨ Don’t Miss The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition! ✨🌈

The Branson Regional Arts Council is thrilled to present our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, running June 26–29 at the Historic Owen Theatre!

This enchanting musical is part of our Summer Youth Theatre Institute and features talented local students in two age groups, 6–12 and 13–18—who have been working hard to bring this classic story to life.

🎭 Performance Schedule & Cast Age Groups
Mark your calendars and support our incredible young performers:

  • Thursday, June 26 at 7pm – Ages 6–12

  • Friday, June 27 at 2pm – Ages 6–12

  • Friday, June 27 at 7pm – Ages 13–18

  • Saturday, June 28 at 10am – Ages 6–12

  • Saturday, June 28 at 2pm – Ages 13–18

  • Saturday, June 28 at 7pm – Ages 13–18

  • Sunday, June 29 at 2pm – Ages 6–12

  • Sunday, June 29 at 7pm – Ages 13–18

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.

Join us for a magical journey “over the rainbow” and celebrate the next generation of performers! 🌟

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  • dateJune 16, 2025
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Shakespeare for Schools is back this fall with Twelfth Night, directed by Josh Boulden. 

Auditions are Sunday July 6th, 2-6pm At the Historic Owen Theater.

To submit for auditions, CLICK HERE to access a google form.

All audition and production information is in the form. Email any questions to jhboulden@gmail.com. Come “play on” with us!

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Footloose Cast List Announcement!

  • dateJune 10, 2025
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🎭 Footloose Cast Announcement! 🎭

We are thrilled to announce the cast of our upcoming production of Footloose! Congratulations to each and every performer who will be bringing heartfelt musical to life.

👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who auditioned. Casting was not easy, and we are so grateful for your time and effort. Whether or not your name is on this list, we hope to see you again in future productions.

Now, give it up for your Footloose cast! 💃🕺

Ren McCormick: Ozark Javier Nunez
Ariel Moore: Heather Stolfa
Reverend Shaw Moore: Jeremiah Reeve
Vi Moore: Sarah Williams
Ethel McCormick: Julie Musser
Willard Hewitt: Elijah Lyons
Chuck Cranston: Nathaniel Parrales
Rusty: Daniela Richardson
Urleen: Savannah Turner
Wendy Jo: Juanita Wilson
Cowboy Bob/Coach Roger Dunbar: Sean Neil Myers
Eleanor Dunbar/Betty Blast: Mindy Law
Lulu Warnicker: Abby Reeve*
Wes Warnicker/Cop: Josh Silvy*
Lyla: Kate Heard*
Travis: Carter Hendrickson*
Garvin: Kevin Teter*
Principal Harriet Clark: Madison Pivonka*
Jeter: Jerry Ray Cook*

Also appearing in the Ensemble
Arabelle Parillo, Cyrsten Rainey, Lindy Elliott

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Into the Woods Jr. Opening Night!

  • dateJune 6, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council Presents “Into the Woods Jr.” – Opening Tonight at the Historic Owen Theater!

The Branson Regional Arts Council is thrilled to present Into the Woods Jr., opening tonight, June 6th at 7pm at the beautiful and Historic Owen Theater in downtown Branson!

This enchanting, family-friendly production is a condensed adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, bringing together classic fairytale characters like Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood, and more. With unforgettable music, heartfelt moments, and magical twists, Into the Woods Jr. is a must-see event for audiences of all ages.

Showtimes for this weekend only:

  • Thursday, June 6th at 7:00pm (Opening Night!)

  • Saturday, June 7th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

  • Sunday, June 8th at 2:00pm (Final Performance!)

Directed by the talented Ellie Munn, our dedicated cast and crew have been working tirelessly over the past two months to bring this production to life. You won’t want to miss their incredible performances, captivating storytelling, and impressive stagecraft.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
Reserve yours today at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling our box office at 417-336-4255.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this magical musical journey. We can’t wait to see you at the Historic Owen Theater this weekend!

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Footloose the Musical Audition Information

  • dateMay 26, 2025
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Footloose auditions are this weekend, Saturday, May 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and again on Sunday June 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and we want to make sure that you are as prepared as you can be! Here are links to videos for the dance that will be used at auditions. You will find an instructional video, a slowed down version, and a full speed version.
*Note – You do not need to know the dance prior to auditions. These are just here to help you feel prepared and confident. Amari will be there to answer questions and there will be opportunities to run through the combination as a group.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may send a video audition to joshwilliams75@icloud.com
We are excited to see you all this weekend! This is going to be a lot of fun.
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10-Minute Play Festival Announement!

  • dateMay 25, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council is seeking writers and directors for our 3rd annual 10-Minute Play Festival.
The 10-Minute Play Festival is returning to the Historic Owen Theater on August 24, 2025 and we need your original plays and creative minds!
We encourage local writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment, and safe environment. The evening will consist of up to ten plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes, in a variety of styles.
The shows will be presented to the community on Sunday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the programs of the Branson Regional Arts Council.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITERS: • Please submit your finished script (or at least a completed draft) to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me by June 30th. Final selections will be made by July 15th.
• Specify whether you would also like to direct your play or if you would like another director to stage the piece.
• The content of the play should not exceed that of a typical PG13 rating.
• The play must be under 10 minutes in length (usually about 10 pages).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIRECTORS: • Please submit a statement of interest by June 30th including any relevant experience to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me (No experience necessary to apply).
• Directors will be selected by the first week of July. Directors will be selected on an as-needed basis as playwrights will be permitted to direct their own pieces.
• A meeting for directors will be scheduled (likely July 13th).
• Directors are responsible for selecting actors and scheduling rehearsals. Once shows are selected and directors are assigned, dates and times for rehearsal at the Owen Theatre will be made available, but you may use your own space for rehearsals. Group auditions will be scheduled if needed.
• Final Tech/Dress Rehearsal will be on Sunday, August 24th from 1pm to 5 pm
• The Performance will be on Sunday, August 24th at 7pm
We hope you will join us in an evening of inspiring original works!

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Update on Wizard of Oz Summer Institute!

  • dateMay 13, 2025
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🌟 Update: Wizard of Oz Summer Institute 🌟

Due to high demand, we’re opening up our older group (ages 13–18) to include 12-year-olds who weren’t able to join the younger group.

This is a great opportunity for more young performers to be part of this magical production and gain valuable experience on stage.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call the box office at 417-336-4255. We’re happy to help!

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Auditions for Footloose!

  • dateMay 10, 2025
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Audition Information

Auditions for Footloose will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson on Saturday, May 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and again on Sunday June 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. They are open to everyone ages 16 and up.

Callbacks will occur on Monday, June 2, 6:00pm – 9:00pm and will be held at the Jones Theatre on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Participants of callbacks will be invited to attend following auditions. Cold readings from the script will be held at this time. Some roles may not require callbacks.

If you are unable to attend the auditions in person, please send a self-taped audition including dance, if possible, to Edu@BransonArts.org. Please submit no later than May 31st.

Please prepare 16 Measures or one minute of a song in the style of the show; Pop/Contemporary is encouraged. Be willing to play with different choices if asked; big and committed acting choices are a plus!

There will be no accompanist provided, so please come with a recording or YouTube link of your selection, cued to the correct timestamp. There will be an aux cord, iPhone & USB-C dongle, and Bluetooth speaker available.

 

Dress appropriately to be ready to dance/move. A video link with a dance combination will be made available on May 26th. This will help prepare you for auditions.

 

*Please bring a headshot and resume if you can.

 

*Please be prepared to provide all conflicts from June 8th through the show dates.

 

Rehearsals will start on Sunday June 8 and will follow a Sunday-Thursday schedule (evenings). Tech week is July 26-30 and performances are July 31-August 3 and August 7-10, 2025. Cast members must be at each performance and all tech week rehearsals.

 

About the Show

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

Footloose is backed by a soundtrack of ‘80s pop anthems. The musical is a stage adaptation of the popular 1984 film and is under the direction of Josh Williams. Tom and Kristin Cartwright will oversee music direction, and choreography will be led by Amari Snead and Ozark Javier Nunez. Performances are July 31-August 3 and August 7-10, 2025 at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson.

 

Footloose Character Breakdown

Ren McCormack: (Lead) – Male. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; teenage boy from Chicago. Tenor (D3-C5)

 

Rev. Shaw Moore: (Lead) – Male. The minister of Bomont; strict, stern, and solemn. Baritone (A2-F#4)

 

Ariel Moore: (Lead) – Female. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, the rebellious teenage daughter of Rev. Moore. Mezzo-Soprano/Pop (G3-Eb5)

 

Vi Moore: (Supporting) – Female. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife. Mezzo-Soprano (A3-Db5)

Rusty: (Supporting) – Female. Big pop voice. Ariel’s best friend. Soprano (A3-F#5 (opt. F#6)

Willard Hewitt: (Supporting) – Male. Ren’s friend, a country boy with a big smile. Tenor (Bb2-Ab4)

Ethel McCormack: (Supporting) – Female. Ren’s mother; would do anything for her son. Mezzo-Soprano (A3-D5)

Chuck Cranston: (Supporting) – Male. Local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend. Tenor (F#3-B4)

Cowboy Bob: (Featured) – the lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que (Range: E3-C5)

Wendy Jo: (Featured) – Female. Ariel’s friend. Mezzo-Soprano (E3-C5)

Urleen: (Featured) – Female. Ariel’s friend. Soprano (A3-D5)

Lulu Warnicker: (Featured) – Female. Ren’s Aunt.

Wes Warnicker: (Featured) – Male. Ren’s uncle.

Roger Dunbar: (Featured) – Male. High school gym teacher.

Eleanor Dunbar: (Featured) – Female. Roger’s wife.

Lyle: (Featured) – Male. Chuck’s friend.

Travis: (Featured) – Male. Chuck’s friend.

A Cop: (Featured) – Male.

Betty Blast: (Featured) – Female. Owner of the Burger Blast.

Principal Harry Clark: (Featured) – Male. High school principal.

Bickle: (Featured) – Male. Ren’s Friend.

Jeter: (Featured) – Male. Ren’s Friend.

Garvin: (Featured) – Male. Ren’s Friend.

Ensemble: Townspeople and High School Students

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