Jungle Book Kids and Moana Jr. (Theater)

Platte Valley Players Present Jungle Book Kids and Moana Jr. Starring 64 Local Young Actors

 Enjoy Both Shows at each Performance for one Admission

The Platte Valley Players, Brighton’s nationally award-winning community theater, presents Jungle Book Kids and Moana Jr., it’s annual theater presentation featuring local young actors in all key roles, on Friday, March 10th and 17th at 7pm, and Saturday March 11th and 18th at 2pm and 7pm, at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street in Brighton, Colorado.

Audiences are sure to be familiar with the original Disney hit movies Jungle Book and Moana.  Jungle Book Kids is adapted from the popular animated movie and works of Rudyard Kipling and features favorite songs and characters from the movie including Mowgli, Baloo, Shere Khan and King Louie.  A 30-minute performance, Jungle Book Kids features child actors from grades 2-5.

Moana Jr. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the popular 2016 movie bringing Moana and her village to life on stage.  The production features beloved songs from the original movie written by Lin-Manuel Miranda among others.  Moana Jr. features child actors from grades 5-9.

“These productions are a ton of work and a ton of fun”, said Leslie Zirker, Director of both productions and board member of the Platte Valley Players.  “We’re incredibly lucky to have so many talented young actors and singers to work with.  These kids have worked exceptionally hard to present high quality theater for our audiences.  You’re going to be amazed at how great these shows are.  I invite you to come see for yourself!”

Tickets for “Moana Jr.”  and “Jungle Book Jr.” are now available through the Platte Valley Players website at www.plattevalleyplayers.org.  Both shows will be performed back-to-back with one ticket good for both shows. Tickets are limited so please reserve yours today.

The Platte Valley Players are thankful for funding partnerships of the Colorado Creative Industries, The SCFD Fund, the City of Brighton’s Lodging Tax Grant along with the support of many local businesses who sustain live performing arts.