Plaza Academy Performing Arts Studio

10/10/2026

Thank you for your interest in being part of our production team for Elf Jr.! We will consider applications for both student interns and adult production team members. Generally speaking, student interns are a non-paid work experience opportunity, and adults are a paid contractor opportunity. Some e...

10/08/2026

🌊 Plaza Academy and Plaza Jr are pleased to announce the official Cast List for their upcoming Show Studio production of 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑. The show will play at Plaza's Main Street Theatre at 111 S. Main in downtown Cleburne from November 7th thru November 21st.

Performances are on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and 6pm. The production is a SHOW INTENSIVE offered by Plaza Academy as part of the Show Studio Series and features the following cast -

The Production Team includes Jess Jennings as Director, Skye McGraw as Asst Director, Krystal Buhrke as Musical Director, Tabitha Ibarra as Choreographer, Jazzy Jennings as Assistant Choreographer, Grace Latta as Stage Manager, and Alexis Connor as Asst Stage Manager.

The thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story of 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑 follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within.

Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations to see 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑 are available right now by calling 817-202-0600 or visiting www.plazaco.org

🌊 Plaza Academy and Plaza Jr are pleased to announce the official Cast List for their upcoming Show Studio production of 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑. The show will play at Plaza's Main Street Theatre at 111 S. Main in downtown Cleburne from November 7th thru November 21st.

Performances are on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and 6pm. The production is a SHOW INTENSIVE offered by Plaza Academy as part of the Show Studio Series and features the following cast -

Chief Ancestor — Kaylee Cordell
Chief Ancestor — William Nuttall
Chief Ancestor — Madi Barham
Moana — Joy Harbour
Maui — Kian Berrios/Ronald "RJ" Jones III
Chief Tui — August Ali
Sina — Ellie Abner
Gramma Tala — Cadence King
Hei Hei — Tucker Logan
Pua — Lillian Bond
Tamatoa / Ocean Dancer — Briella Latta
Left Claw / Ocean Dancer — Charlie Barrus
Right Claw / Ocean Dancer — Emelyn Williams
Te Fiti / Ancestor — Mariah Carlton
Ocean Dancer — Maddie Sweet
Ocean Dancer — Gwendolyn Wendler
Ocean Dancer — Violet Stevens
Ocean Dancer — Marlea Thacker
Ocean Dancer — Ella Thacker
Ancestor — Sadie Mcfadin
Ancestor — Emma Koch
Ancestor — Peyton Fields
Ancestor — Rosie Kelly
Villager — Alexi Phelps
Villager — Demi Logan
Villager — Caitlyn Browning
Villager — Rylee Christopher
Villager — Addalynn Jones
Villager — Anastasia Southard
Villager — Drew Jobe
Villager — Tatum Manning
Villager — Raiden Sackett
Villager — Jacie Kelly
Villager — Grace Ortiz
Villager — Samuel Stevenson
Villager — Kivryn Funderburk
Villager — Sarah Sassman

The Production Team includes Jess Jennings as Director, Skye McGraw as Asst Director, Krystal Buhrke as Musical Director, Tabitha Ibarra as Choreographer, Jazzy Jennings as Assistant Choreographer, Grace Latta as Stage Manager, and Alexis Connor as Asst Stage Manager.

The thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story of 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑 follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within.

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i & Mark Mancina, Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton, Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Ian Weinberger

Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana

Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations to see 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐑 are available right now by calling 817-202-0600 or visiting www.plazaco.org

10/01/2026

📣 Announcing an exciting opportunity to help our 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 students who are raising funds for this year's Junior Theatre Festival.

You can 𝑾𝑰𝑵 𝑨 𝑩𝑨𝑯𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑺 𝑪𝑹𝑼𝑰𝑺𝑬 for two for an up to $1,600 value❗

That's right. Our Plazateers are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a 3 Day and 4 Night Bahamas Cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. You choose the dates and you choose the North American port.

🛳 Our amazing sponsor at Hewlett Office Systems have made this exciting raffle drawing possible.

Raffle tickets are:
- $10 for ONE ticket 🎫
- $50 for SIX tickets 🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫
- $100 for FIFTEEN tickets 🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫

Any 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 student attending JTF can sell you raffle tickets and 100% of ALL proceeds go toward the student who sells you the tickets. 💯

The drawing will be held on OCTOBER 30th and raffle tickets are available from now until the drawing. 💚

📍 Our best wishes for good luck to those who buy tickets and happy fundraising to our amazing Plazateers!

09/14/2026

Thank you for your interest in being part of our production team for Moana Jr.! We will consider applications for both student interns and adult production team members. Generally speaking, student interns are a non-paid work experience opportunity, and adults are a paid contractor opportunity. Some...

08/28/2026

⚡ Plaza Academy and Plaza Jr are pleased to present 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹! The show is now playing at Plaza's Main Street Theatre from August 22nd thru September 5th. This show is presented as PILOT PRODUCTION in coordination with Disney Theatricals. Performances are on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and 6pm.

𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹 is a high-energy stage adaptation of the 1997 animated film. The story follows Hercules as he discovers his demigod heritage, battles the villainous Hades, and finds love with Megara. This lively production features witty, updated dialogue, vibrant sets, stunning costumes, and a dynamic score by Alan Menken, including fan-favorite songs such as Go the Distance, A Star Is Born, The Gospel Truth, and Zero to Hero.

Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations to see 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹 are available right now by calling 817-202-0600 or visiting www.plazaco.org

08/27/2026

⚡ Plaza Academy and Plaza Jr are pleased to present 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹! The show is now playing at Plaza's Main Street Theatre from August 22nd thru September 5th. This show is presented as PILOT PRODUCTION in coordination with Disney Theatricals.

Performances are on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and 6pm. The production is a SHOW INTENSIVE offered by Plaza Academy as part of the Show Studio Series. Enjoy these photos from the show by Hannah Midkiff Photography.

𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹 is a high-energy stage adaptation of the 1997 animated film. The story follows Hercules as he discovers his demigod heritage, battles the villainous Hades, and finds love with Megara. This lively production features witty, updated dialogue, vibrant sets, stunning costumes, and a dynamic score by Alan Menken, including fan-favorite songs such as Go the Distance, A Star Is Born, The Gospel Truth, and Zero to Hero.

Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations to see 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚'𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹 are available right now by calling 817-202-0600 or visiting www.plazaco.org