Season 2024-2025

Dance Connection, 6535 N Buffalo Dr #150, Las Vegas, NV 89131

 

AUDITION NOTICE
January 18th at 11am 2025   A Promise to Cast Every Child
AGES 6-18 YEARS
Show Date: June 8th
Rehearsals Saturdays 11-1pm
$90 Monthly Tuition

One Time Script and Costume Rental Fee: $60

 

Location: 6535 N. Buffalo Dr 

Las Vegas NV 89131

Welcome to Moana Jr!

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.

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Character Breakdown

Moana: The vibrant, tenacious, and optimistic daughter of Motunui’s chief. She struggles to reconcile her father’s plans for her to take over as the village chief with her own desires to voyage beyond the reef. 

 

Maui: A demigod and master wayfinder with charisma to spare and a reputation of being a trickster. Despite his hard exterior, Maui becomes a wonderful friend and mentor to Moana throughout their journey.

 

Chief Ancestors (1-3): Chief Ancestors (1-3) are the three ancient leaders of Motunui. They guide Moana on her quest and narrate her story through speaking and singing solos.

 

Gramma Tala:  Moana’s wise grandmother and the mother of Chief Tui. She is the village storyteller known for being eccentric and dancing to the beat of her own drum.

 

Chief Tui: The proud leader of Motunui and Moana’s father. He prioritizes the safety of his people and his family.

 

Sina: Moana’s supportive mother. She is compassionate, perceptive, and strong-willed, and trusts her daughter to make the right decisions.

 

Pua: Moana’s fiercely loyal friend. Pua always supports Moana – even if it means facing her own fears. 

 

Hei Hei: Moana’s not-so-bright friend. Hei Hei is well- meaning, but naive.

 

Tamatoa: The vicious and egotistical giant crab who lives in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters. Tamatoa enjoys gathering shiny baubles to add to an ever-growing collection.

 

Ensemble: Ancestors, Ocean Ensemble, Villagers, Maui Ensemble, Monsters, Gate Monster, Left Claw, Right Claw, Shiny Ensemble, Te Fiti, Te Kā