The JFK Masquers Guild delivered three nights of theatrical magic with their production of Beetlejuice Jr., performing to packed houses of family and friends Jan. 29-31 at JFK Middle School.
Directed by Central Boulevard’s music teacher Jackie Rorke, the show featured dozens of JFK's talented singers and dancers, supported by a dedicated student stage crew working behind the scenes to bring the production to life.
Beetlejuice Jr. is a family-friendly, shortened adaptation of the Broadway hit musical that follows strange teen Lydia Deetz as she moves into a haunted house and befriends the ghostly Maitlands. When she teams up with the mischievous demon Beetlejuice to scare away the living, chaos ensues as Beetlejuice reveals his true, devious colors. Beneath the scares and laughs lies a heartfelt story exploring themes of family, grief and acceptance.
The cast dedicated weeks to rehearsals, with their hard work culminating in a special masterclass with Andrew Kober, who portrayed Beetlejuice in the Broadway production.
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on an outstanding production that brought this beloved show to the JFK stage.
