- December 4, 2025
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Isabella Rodriguez, as Moana, brought emotion to the stage as Bailey Carberry, as Gramma Tala, gave her words of encouragement.
The cast of "Moana Jr." worked from June to August to bring the musical to life on stage.
Logan Spence, as Pua, Isabella Rodriguez, as Moana, and Alya Rodriguez, as Hei Hei, ventured past the reef for the first time.
Milani Spence, as Chief Ancestor 1, shared the story of Moana's ancestors.
Cyah Crawford sang with confidence as Chief Ancestor 3.
Dakota Hicks brought to life Te Fiti as the heart of Te Feti was returned.
The villagers, Pua and Hei Hei welcomed Moana back after she successfully finished her voyage and restored life on the island.
The cast members of Moana Jr. gave the performance their all.
Isabella Rodriguez brought to life Moana.
Ke'Lee Pernell, the executive director of Arts After 5, was overwhelmed with joy and pride of the cast's performance of "Moana Jr."
Alya Rodriguez, as Hei Hei, and Logan Spence, as Pua, brought moments of comedic relief.
Bailey Carberry played Gramma Tala, who was known as the village crazy lady.
Chief Ancestors, played by Milani Spence, Cyah Crawford and Cashe' Arrington, shared their story and wisdom.
Omari Pernell sang "You're Welcome" as Maui, the boastful trickster, shapeshifter and demigod.
Isabella Rodriguez, as Moana, taunted Omari Pernell, as Maui, with the heart of Te Fiti, drawing laughs from the audience.
Milani Spence, left, played the right claw, while Dakota Hicks, right, who played the left claw, and Tianna Taylor, who played Tamatoa, worked together to perform as the vain and narcissistic crab obsessed with all things shiny.
Ke'Lee Pernell, the executive director of Arts After 5, beamed with pride as she watched the cast of "Moana Jr." perform Saturday, Aug. 2, after spending the summer directing them to bring the Disney musical to life at Maxey Elementary School.
"I'm overwhelmed with joy and pride," she said. "They grew so much this summer. The kids that came in the third week of June are not the same kids who are here, and I love that for them. I'm just so proud of them."
Children auditioned for their roles in June and worked together over the summer to show off their talents at their performance.