Beetlejuice, Jr. Sept. 26 - Oct. 5
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Back Home on the Farm (BHTF) from September 26–October 5 with ACT ONE Theater Company, Inc.’s production of Beetlejuice JR. Performances run Friday–Saturday, Sept. 26–27 and Oct. 3–4 at 7:30 p.m., with earlier shows on Sunday, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Based on Tim Burton’s beloved cult classic and the hit Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. is a hilarious and heartwarming story about life, death, and everything in between. With spooky fun, larger-than-life characters, and a hauntingly catchy score, this junior adaptation is perfect for audiences of all ages.
The outdoor amphitheater opens 30 minutes prior to each performance. Since it is outdoor stadium seating we do advise bringing chairs or blankets to sit on. Admission for this event can be purchased online ($20+ fees) or at the gate ($25). Get your tickets, arrive up to 2 hours early to enjoy the farm, and then stay for this family friendly, iconic Halloween classic.
The production is co-directed by J.P. Gulla and Leeanne Shepherd, with Bobbi Paulette-Payne as assistant director and JJ Espinal Cruz as choreographer.
Thirty Six children ages 4th grade to High School representing 16 different schools make up our robust cast. Taking on the role of everyone’s favorite mischievous demon is Maddie Callahan as Beetlejuice. Our dark and daring heroine, Lydia Deetz, will be portrayed by Charlotte Kelly and Sofia Nezić in a shared role. The Maitlands come to life with Ben Manley as Adam Maitland and Iris Simpson as Barbara Maitland. Peyton Kite takes on the role of Charles Deetz, with Vivien Lunsford as the eccentric Delia Schlimmer. Luke Bray plays the high-strung Maxie Dean, with Daya Minore Jacobson as Maxine Dean. Nelle Manley joins the cast as Sky, Frankie Leech as the fabulously strange Otho, and Wakuru Mae Samson as the unforgettable Miss Argentina. Eva Diehl takes the stage as the otherworldly Juno, and Leo Goldberg rounds out the main cast as the Rabbi.
The vibrant ensemble—appearing in a variety of featured and supporting roles—includes: Penny Saunders, Chloe Martin, Landyn Lonett, Penelope Callahan, Poppy Ebersold, Kennedy Entsminger, Eli Webb, Hannah Fajardo, Millie Holder, Izzy Simpson, Birdie Lee, Essie Tompkins, Virginia Tompkins, Gianna Romero, Sonia Valderramos, Míra Minka Saffield, Diego Emigdio-Torres, Gino Gulla, Aleira “Al” Roman and Carmen Ferguston.
