STart Youth Theatre Performing Their Production of Moana Jr. At the Flagstar Strand Theatre

(Pontiac, MI- ) The STart Youth Theatre has created its own production of the popular Disney movie, Moana. This show will star many talented children throughout the community and showcase their talent for the public to enjoy. STart Youth Theatre is a non-profit youth program that offers a diverse and high-quality arts program that aims to create a positive contribution to the cultural, educational, and economic development of Pontiac and its surrounding communities.

The Moana Jr. production is based on the 2016 Disney film Moana and will star several children's talents from Pontiac and Oakland County. The production will have multiple showtimes that will take place at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac. Jen Luke, Vickie Crouse, and Angela Goetz are all leading contributors to this production and have helped in the development of this event.

● Vickie Crouse - Director and Music Director

● Angela Goetz - Co-Director and Choreographer

● Jen Luke - Producer

Moana Jr. is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI). This performance is made possible by sponsors of both the program and scholarships. Program Sponsors include Oakland University, Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, and the Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership. Scholarship sponsors include American House of Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Rotary Charities, Masco Corporation, Wells Fargo, and Individual Donors.

"Come support the wonderful young cast of Moana Jr. at the Flagstar Strand Theater! You will love the unique personalities that these talented students from all over Southeast Michigan bring to the characters in this wonderful Disney show. If you love the arts and want to support our community of students, this is a great way to do so! We look forward to seeing you at the show." - Angela Goetz, Co-Director and Choreographer

"Moana Jr. at the Flagstar Strand Is filled with exciting songs from the islands and memorable characters played by students from Pontiac and surrounding areas, bringing together a unique cast and an experienced directing team to deliver a show that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!" - Vickie Crouse, Director and Music Director

"Every young person deserves the opportunity to have a voice and to have their voice heard. After several years of isolation, this rehearsal process and performance is providing our young people with an excellent way for group interaction, teamwork, making new friends, and a way to be a part of something bigger than themselves... You will be amazed at the level of quality you will see with this production. Attending this performance is certainly a way to celebrate our young people and support their creativity." -Jen Luke, Producer

Tickets are currently on sale and can be found at. https://www.flagstarstrand.com/

Show dates are:

● Friday. April 22nd - 7:00 PM

● Saturday, April 23rd - 2:00 PM

● Saturday, April 23rd - 7:00 PM

● Sunday, April 24th - 2:00 PM

This offers a great way to support your local community art programs that will continue to encourage our youth to be creative and enjoy the arts.