The Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Drama Club will present "HONK! JR." on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Beginning Sunday, February 23, 2025, tickets can be purchased online only at https://cur8.com/projects/mwmsdramaclub Admission: $10 for adults and $7 for children and senior citizens
HONK! JR. is a fully staged and costumed production performed by approximately 90 Monroe-Woodbury Middle School students. The production features Jonah Gard as Ugly, Nilaja Robles-Alejandro as Ida, Dylan Bond as Drake, Jack Duffy as Beaky, Jacob Smith as Billy, Madison Rodriguez as Fluff, Skylar Ortiz as Downy, Kai Officer as Webster, McKenna Houle as Waddles, Leilani Austin as Maureen, Chloe Rodriguez as The Cat, Ralph Pierre-Saint as The Bullfrog. Giovanni Ross as Greylag, Phoebe Segarra Silva as Dot and Hope Rodriguez as Penny.
HONK! JR. follows “Ugly,” who hatches looking quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice, and despite his loving mother's protective flapping, Ugly’s odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. When Ugly is separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, he must find his way home. Along his harrowing yet hilarious journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. HONK! JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com.
“HONK! JR. is an incredibly clever show that will have audience members laughing out loud. Yet at the center of all its humor is a touching message about acceptance.
The production is under the direction of Patricia Murray, with choreography by Amy Wittrock and Camilla Scanlon, accompaniment and musical direction by Richard Schacher, vocal support by Maria Diaz, scenery and artistic design by Brian Clark and Arianna Rubio, costume design by Anne Arias, lighting and sound design by Andrew Costa and is produced by Marie Mignano.
Monroe-Woodbury Middle School is located at 199 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, New York.
