Middle School Musicals
Project Success produces Middle School Musicals annually at Andersen, Anwatin, Northeast, and Sanford Middle Schools. Through Musicals, students learn how to work together to produce and perform a show for peers and their community.
Which schools are participating?
While Project Success Middle School Musicals are currently only offered to a handful of our Minneapolis partner schools, everyone is invited to attend a performance!
Into the Woods centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.
All Sanford students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies. See below for details on these opportunities.
Into The Woods Jr. Cast
CINDERELLA’S ENSEMBLE
Emerson Nelson
Grace O’Neil
Hazel Wilson
Marianna Mcarthur-Moore
Muna Osman
Nova Haggerty
Sabrina Hagi
Sella Negstad
WITCH ENSEMBLE
Adelle Harvieux
Annie Tierney
Audrey Young
Ava Mitchell
Estella Jasiczek
Gabi Armendariz
Harper Thompson
Linnea McKernan
Maria Spohr
Sylvia Edmonds
MYSTERY ENSEMBLE
B Ferris
Grant Herman-Carlson
José Barrera Meza
Oscar Wetzel-Moore
Sabir Hagi
WITCH
Jack Grauman
CINDERELLA
Adaeze Aguh
CINDERELLA’S PRINCE
Charlie Woxland
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER
Frida HF Bostelmann
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER
Sophie Gossy
FLORINDA
Olive Hiller
LUCINDA
Annika Lindorfer
LITTLE RED’S ENSEMBLE
Eden Falon
June Comerford
Mae Musty
Maya Vessel
Maydi Loftus
Molly Hanson
Olive Hiller
Rose Walsh
Rosie Fischer
Sylvia Ruhland
Zella Sanders
PRINCE’S ENSEMBLE
Bennett McHale
Byron Becker
Clara Ley
Eddie Hersrud
Elijah Golfis
Henry Dorow
Julez Noel
Miguel Negrete Jimenez
River Downes
NARRATORS
Adele Lenz
Amelia Donald
Clover Cary
Emma-Scout Schlener
Kowthar Mohamed
Tela Lumbar
BAKER
Cyrus Williams-Scheidecker
BAKER’S WIFE
Chloe Riggle
RAPUNZEL
Zoe Struyk
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE
James Bicek
JACK
Mason Arvidson
JACK’S MOTHER
Margo Paul
JACK’S ENSEMBLE
Axel Jorstad
Beatrice Torres
Dafney MacKenzie
Isis Pichler
Layla Davis
Maddie Cowan
Myla Lotze
Omar Jama
Penny Mader
Perel Silver
Ralph Matthew
Sara Rosenthal
Sofia Younan
Sophie Gossy
WOLF ENSEMBLE
Annika Lindorfer
Eloise Miller
Grace Berseth
Maeta Donald
Meara Gerdts
Micah Meiser
Najma Gure
Payson Olson
Solomon Divine
Veronica LaChapelle-Jones
MILKY-WHITE
Jackie Rosbolt
STEWARD #1
Henry Dorow
STEWARD #2
Byron Becker
LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD
Cecelia Rapson
WOLF
Naomi Wright
GRANNY
Perel Silver
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Rehearsals
Monday September 23, 2024 – Thursday December 5, 2024
3:20pm-5:40pm
Depending on the role, students will be asked to be at rehearsal 2-5 days a week.
Performances
Friday December 6, 2024 – 7:00pm
Saturday December 7, 2024 – 7:00pm
Sanford Auditorium
TECH CREW INFORMATION
Are you a Sanford student interested in being involved in theater behind the scenes? Project Success will be looking for students to run spotlights, move set pieces, manage props, and assist with sound and light boards for Into The Woods Jr.
Selection for Tech Crew is through an application process. Applications will be available at Sanford in late October and will be due Wednesday November 6th.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
All Northeast students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies. See below for details on these opportunities.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Are you a Northeast student interested in performing on stage? Project Success invites you to audition for Frozen Jr! All are welcome and no experience is required. For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. More information about auditions will be available on the Project Success bulletin board at Northeast as well as in announcements during advisory.
Monday December 16, 2024
Tuesday December 17, 2024
Choose one day to attend. Auditions take place at 3:20pm in the Northeast Auditorium.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Rehearsals
Monday January 6, 2025 – Thursday March 6, 2025
3:20pm
Depending on the role, students will be asked to be at rehearsal 2-5 days a week.
Performances
Friday March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday March 8, 2025 at 7:00pm
Northeast Auditorium
TECH CREW INFORMATION
Are you a Northeast student interested in being involved in theater behind the scenes? Project Success will be looking for students to run spotlights, move set pieces, manage props, and assist with sound and light boards for Frozen Jr.
Selection for Tech Crew is through an application process. Applications will be available at Northeast in early February.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
All Andersen students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies. See below for details on these opportunities.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Are you an Andersen student interested in performing on stage? Project Success invites you to audition for Shrek Jr! All are welcome and no experience is required. For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. More information about auditions will be available on the Project Success bulletin board at Andersen as well as in announcements during advisory.
Monday January 13, 2025
Tuesday January 14, 2025
Choose one day to attend. Auditions take place at 3:20pm in the Andersen Cafeteria.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Rehearsals
Tuesday January 21, 2025 – Thursday March 20, 2025
3:20pm
Depending on the role, students will be asked to be at rehearsal 2-5 days a week.
Performances
Friday March 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday March 22, 2025 at 7:00pm
Andersen Cafeteria
TECH CREW INFORMATION
Are you an Andersen student interested in being involved in theater behind the scenes? Project Success will be looking for students to run spotlights, move set pieces, manage props, and assist with sound and light boards for Shrek Jr.
Selection for Tech Crew is through an application process. Applications will be available at Andersen in mid-February.
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.
All Anwatin students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies. See below for details on these opportunities.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Are you an Anwatin student interested in performing on stage? Project Success invites you to audition for Moana Jr! All are welcome and no experience is required. For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. More information about auditions will be available on the Project Success bulletin board at Anwatin as well as in announcements during advisory.
Tuesday March 25, 2025
Auditions take place at 3:20pm in the Anwatin Auditorium.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Rehearsals
Monday April 7, 2025 – Thursday May 29, 2025
3:20pm
Depending on the role, students will be asked to be at rehearsal 2-5 days a week.
Performances
Friday May 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday May 31, 2025 at 7:00pm
Anwatin Auditorium
Students cast in the show must be available for rehearsals Monday through Friday afterschool from April 7th through May 29th and for performances on May 30th and 31st.
TECH CREW INFORMATION
Are you an Anwatin student interested in being involved in theater behind the scenes? Project Success will be looking for students to run spotlights, move set pieces, manage props, and assist with sound and light boards for Moana Jr.
Selection for Tech Crew is through an application process. Applications will be available at Anwatin in late April.
Auditions & Performances
Check out upcoming auditions and performances at each of our partner middle schools! Tickets are not available online, but can be purchased at the door on the night of the show.
We are here to help
Reach out to Katie for more information. We are excited to kick off the 2024-2025 season!
Katie Langemo
Senior Program Manager – Musicals
katiel@projectsuccess.org612.876.3931 More about Katie LangemoRevisit past Musicals
Check out the musicals we have produced in the past, starting from our very first performance of Guys & Dolls at Anwatin Middle School in 1998!
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