Kenston Local Schools is excited to announce that our talented 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students are hard at work bringing Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr. to life! Based on the beloved DreamWorks animated film, this high-energy musical promises laughter, heart, and unforgettable music as audiences join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo, and a cast of hilarious characters on an unexpected adventure.
This student production showcases the creativity, dedication, and teamwork of Kenston’s 6th , 7th, and 8th-grade performers and crew members. Through weeks of rehearsals, students have been building confidence, learning the art of collaboration, and discovering the joy of live theater.
Under the direction of Julia Green and Shannon Wirthwein, Kenston is proud to recognize the following cast and crew members whose dedication and hard work have made this production possible: Cameron Acker (Grade 8), Harper Alexander (Grade 8), Minnie Almaraz (Grade 7), Owen Altmann (Grade 8), Malena Amicone (Grade 8), Liam Ayyappan (Grade 6), Mia Baldwin (Grade 8), Scarlett Bellan (Grade 8), Isabelle Brace (Grade 7), Blake Christopher (Grade 7), Natalie Clemens (Grade 6), Isabel Czekaj (Grade 6), Reagan Dew (Grade 6), Allison Dombrowski (Grade 8), Marilyn Dombrowski (Grade 8), Jace Dunlop-Potter (Grade 8), Liam Ellis (Grade 7), Matilda Garrett (Grade 6), Emma Gordon Reed (Grade 8), Caden Hunter (Grade 8), Camden Hunter (Grade 8), Adam Incorvia (Grade 7), Nicholas Julius (Grade 6), Angelina Kiel (Grade 7), Leah Lanning (Grade 8), Evie Laupan (Grade 7), Josie Lesner (Grade 7), Lillian Lindberg (Grade 6), Cayleigh Nutter (Grade 6), Harlowe Orenich (Grade 6), Adriana Robinson (Grade 8), Corinne Saccardi (Grade 6), Bea Seidenwand (Grade 7), Lily Shumaker (Grade 8), Nathan Soltis (Grade 8), Ireland Szarka (Grade 7), Nico Thornton (Grade 7), Alexis Toot (Grade 7), Delaney Tubbs (Grade 8), Eva Zaranec (Grade 8), and Andrew Zmijewski (Grade 6).
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. promises to be a fun-filled experience for audiences of all ages and a memorable milestone for Kenston’s young performers. Families, friends, and community members are invited to come support these outstanding students as they take the stage and share their talents. Performances will run from Thursday, January 22, through Saturday, January 24, 2026. To purchase tickets, visit the Kenston Box Office https://www.kenstonlocal.org/o/kls/page/box-office-tickets.