On this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case speaks with director Kayla James about the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) Young People’s Theatre production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical.
Kayla discusses bringing the popular book and film series to the stage, working with a cast of 46 youth actors ranging from ages 6 to 17, and making her directorial debut after a decade of backstage costume work and six years on the KVTA board. The conversation also spotlights lead performers Owen Stevenson as Greg and Jack Sterneman as Rowley, the work of the artistic staff, and what families can expect from this fast-paced, one-hour production.
Performance Schedule & Location:
- Venue: Lincoln Cultural Center, 240 Warren Avenue, Kankakee, IL
- Saturday, November 21: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 22: 2:00 PM
Advance tickets are available online at www.kvta.org, with box office sales opening prior to showtimes.
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