MTVarts presents HONK Jr. – A Heartwarming Celebration of What Makes Us Special

MTVarts presents HONK Jr. this weekend at the Knox Memorial Theater.
WNZR was honored to chat with several cast members about their experience in this fantastic show.
The actors talked about their characters and how they prepared to play these roles. They talked about their favorite songs and shared memories. The actors also shared encouragement for other kids with an interest in theater.

Enjoy our conversations with:
Kale Oswalt – Ugly
Briggs Swallow – Drake, Ugly Duckling’s Father
Kamryn Van Valkenburg – Ida, Ugly Duckling’s Mother
Will Pletcher – Greylag, Goose General
Mollie Jurkowitz – Downy, Sibling of Ugly

Click HERE to hear the conversations.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling.”

Directed by: Serra Barrett

Music Director: Laura Ackert

Choreographer: Anthony Ingham

Synopsis:

This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special.

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.

Performances:

7:30pm Friday March 15

2:00pm Saturday March 16

7:30pm Saturday March 16

2:00pm Sunday March 17

Click HERE to buy tickets.