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Ben Bailey

Maddy Bailey

Drew Erbrecht

Elise Erbrecht

Rory Gilles

Xavier Gilmer

Matt Herrema

Kate Marin

Amelia McDaniel

Katelyn Sullivan

Charlotte Switzer

Dan Weaver

Elizabeth Willard

     Dear Edwina Jr. follows  the adventures of a thirteen-year-old advice columnist and problem-solver named Edwina Spoonapple, who dishes out advice and wisdom with the help of her friends and a little song and dance.  Featuring music by Zina Goldrich with book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler, Dear Edwina JR. redefines etiquette for the Burke Community.

      Need to know how to properly set a table? How should one deal with a “Frankenguest?” We would like to present “advice-giver extraordinaire” Edwina Spoonapple. Edwina addresses the world’s etiquette challenges in number after hysterical musical number. Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming show featuring witty musical lessons exploring courtesy and politeness that will have you laughing out loud. The real message of the show, the importance of treating others well, shines throughout. 

      Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-A-Palooza Festival. While her siblings all have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the festival visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, she trots out her musical advice-giving show live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight.