102 Kids Take the Stage In 101 DALMATIANS with JPAS Theatre Kids 5/7-16

Look out for Cruella DeVil! Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Theatre Kids! brings Disney's 101 DALMATIANS to life by an all-kid cast at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego. Performances will be held May 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30PM and May 9 and 16 at 2PM. Tickets are $10 for Kids (12 and under), $15 for Students (with valid ID)/Seniors (65+)/Military and $18 for Adults. One hundred and two kids are double-cast in this musical production directed by Matias Grau, III with choreography by Sally-Rose Cragin.

In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences!

In addition to public performances, JPAS Theatre Kids! will perform four special student matinees for school groups as part of the JPAS Arts Adventure Series May 11 and 12 at 9:45AM and 11:15AM. Student admission is $5 per student with one chaperone admitted free for every ten paid students. FREE coordinating study guides are available for download at www.jpas.org! These special performances are currently sold out!

JPAS Theatre Kids! Production of 101 DALMATIANS stars kids ages 7-12 in the Pongo and Perdita casts which alternate performances. The Perdita Cast stars: Ariel Aguilar, Emily Bagwell, Alexis Baxter, Kalli Bayer, Shannon Blackden, Emma Bologna, Fina Bologna, Jeremy Burkart, Ethan Carroll, Serguis Centanni, Annie Cohen, Melissa Curlee, Maggie Earles, Tess Fouchi, Anabelle Franz, Michelle Giacontiere, Joshua Gibson, Charis Gullage, Kevin Gullage, Sarah Hebert, Matthew Hedrick, John Connor Hill, Sarah Houin, Drew Johnson, Jane'e Kovacs, Olivia Keefe, Bevin Kelley, Elise Kuchler, Sophia Landry, Julia Lemann, Meghan Lovelace, Araina Longoria, Stephanie Mayer, Jorden Majeau, Mattie Majeau, Hannah Mayeux, Alyssa Morales, Mason O'Rourke, Kyler Pisciotta, Hirlina Ramrakhiani, Alexis Romaguera, Allison Romaguera, Justice Smith, Riley Tafaro, Tyler Taranto, Logan Tauzin, Justin Vlosich,
Kaven Walker, Nicole Westerfield, Savannah Whitney, Brandon Wilkie and Olivia Worley.

The Pongo cast stars: Vincent Acosta, Rayshaughn Armant, Noel Rae Belden, Parker Bode, Emma Bordelon, Lexie Breaux, Madison Bourge, Lauren Cebulske, Nicholas Centanni, Allison Chartier, Kelvin Clulee, Zachary Clulee, Luke Centanni, Jordan Cruse, Benjamin D'Antonio, Rebecca D'Antonio, Claire Dinwiddle, Bryce Dorand, Brett Francois, Megan Gernon, Emily Gray, Casen Guttuso, Holden Grimes, Lauren Hatfield, Madisson Hess, Sabrina Hibben, Devin Howard, Kendell Irvin, Darren Jones, Gabriella Kemp, Phoebe Metzger-Levitt, Emily Moree, BayLee Murray, Savannah Ory, Sophia Perez, Mason Poche', Sohia Relayson, Emilie Redmann, Olivia Redmann, Isabella Robeaux, Rachel Romano, Ada Rome, Madilyn Sanderson, Alexis Smith, Seth Smith, Madison Smither, Emily Smither, Kierra Sorapuru, Liam Thompson, Gabrielle Tomba, Jacqueline Tommeraas, Gabriella Trentacoste, Troy Tumminelo and Taylor Wester.

JPAS Theatre Kids! present DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS, KIDS!
Additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler . Book adapted by Marcy Heisler . Lyrics by BrIan Smith, Dan Root, Martin Lee Fuller, Mel Leven, Randy Rogel and Richard Gibbs . Music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle . Music by BrIan Smith, Dan Root, Martin Lee Fuller, Mel Leven, Randy Rogel and Richard Gibbs . Directed by Matias Grau III . Choreography by Sally-Rose Cragin . Set Design by Elizabeth Broomall . Lighting Design by Diane Bass. Costume Design by Kelly James-Penot. Stage Managers: Robert Cheremie & Tyler P. Robinson . General Technician: William Spratt . Set Construction: J. R. Shuman

More About JPAS Theatre Kids!

The JPAS THEATRE KIDS! program, began this past Fall 2008. This program gives kids year-round opportunities to participate in theatre, experience the process of putting on a show as well as learning basic acting techniques and skills. JPAS realizes kids' enthusiasm and energy really invigorate the arts. Theatre Kids! activities give young people a chance to shine, have fun with theatre, and hopefully nurture a life-long love of the arts. Please visit www.jpas.org for more fun with JPAS Theatre Kids! throughout the season.

This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. The grant is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans.

More about Jefferson Performing Arts Society:

Jefferson Performing Arts Society is committed to arts education for all ages. Through children's programming, JPAS strives to provide excellent theatre training to the youth, while giving the community an unforgettable theater experience.

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is a non-profit arts organization founded by Dennis G. Assaf and Hannah Cunningham dedicated to artistic and cultural enrichment for the Gulf South since 1978. Our mission is to support, produce and promote the performing arts in Jefferson and its surrounding areas. www.jpas.org

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