Stramaski said his favorite number is “Reindeers Are Better Than People,” featuring Kristoff and Sven. “I like that he is kind of goofy,” Zeke Tavaglione said of Sven. He and Stramaski said it’s been fun to do so again this year, as they did when Stramaski was Horton and Zeke Tavaglione was JoJo in “Seussical.” Zeke Tavaglione plays Sven, where he gets plenty of chances to interact with Stramaski as the reindeer-loving Kristoff. She emphasized that although Anna is a key role, the story definitely isn’t about just one character, with significant contributions from the entire cast through their acting, singing, and dancing. “The music is great,” said Autumn Tavaglione. “She opened up her emotional gates.”Īs a choreographer, she said there are three or four big dance numbers, with more young performers in the “Frozen” cast than there were for “Seussical.” “It corresponds to my journey,” Majewski said. She said she embraces her character, likening Elsa’s experiences to hers as a senior. Majewski said she saw the Broadway version of “Frozen” when it played the Benedum, where she said there were so many little girls who came dressed up as Elsa. “There’s a good portion of me in Kristoff, and getting to share so much time with Autumn (as Anna) brings out our friendship,” he said. “It was definitely challenging, but I like the challenge. “It’s definitely been crazy,” Stramaski said of learning both of his roles and collaborating on choreography. Stramaski plays King Aagnarr (Elsa and Anna’s father), and Kristoff, with Majewski as Elsa and Autumn Tavaglione as Anna.Īs they did last year in the Juniors’ production of “Seussical,” Stramaski and Majewski choreographed “Frozen.” They all agreed “Frozen” is more difficult than other shows they’ve been in, not only in the Juniors program, but in other productions at MLT, through school and on other stages.
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“There are lots and lots of costumes, costume changes, and songs,” plus decisions on sets, props, and other items.ĭylan Stramaski, Kaitlyn Majewski and Autumn Tavaglione are seniors in high school who have been together in the Juniors program for years. The most experienced performers with lead roles - and even director Dorothy Fallows, who has been in charge of the Juniors’ program and affiliated with McKeesport Little Theater for at least 30 years - said it’s definitely challenging to give audiences what they know and expect, while adapting the show to fit MLT’s unique venue and talents of the cast.
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That’s because the show is Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” with a storyline and songs familiar to audiences of all ages from the movie and Broadway production. There’s a lot of pressure on the young performers in McKeesport Little Theater’s Juniors program as they undertake the latest production, which opens tonight (Dec. MLT management recommends those planning to attend should call the theater at 41 for availability and pricing. The first is Olaf’s Character Brunch, and the second is a Coronation Day Ball. 10, but spots are going quickly, as are tickets for the shows. There are two special, pre-show activities requiring advance reservations set for Dec.
Available through the MLT website, by calling the theater at 41, or via. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for students. Where: McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St. Presented by McKeesport Little Theater Juniors (Photo by Bonnijean Cooney Adams for Tube City Almanac) If you go. The cast of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” at McKeesport Little Theater takes a quick break from rehearsal.
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