A production of this magnitude would not be possible without the countless hours of work behind the scenes to make everything happen.
We would like to thank First United Methodist Church of Panama City for allowing us to use their facilities; thank you to Mr. Brian Scarborough, Mr. Frank Wright, and Mr. Scott Kirkman for your assistance with facilities, lighting, and sound.
Thank you to Ms. Becki Swartz for helping purchase and catalog all of our costumes and prop items.
Thank you to Mr. Joey Keener and the Houston Academy (Dothan, AL) Theatre Department for their willingness to loan us several costume and prop items as well as their fabulous boat!
Thank you to Mrs. Heather Rich for providing snacks for after-school rehearsals.
Thank you to Mr. Trey Starnes for all of your assistance, from lighting expertise to prop transportation and everything inbetween.
Thank you to Mr. Jeff Stem for helping proofread the Playbill and student biographies.
A huge thank you to the administration team for your support of the Musical Theatre program, both this weekend during our productions and throughout the school year in our day-to-day operations. We could not do all of the things that we do without your unwavering support.
Thank you to the University Academy PTO and their fantastic leadership board (Kristina Williams, Erika Goines, Heather Rich, Melissa Vann) for all of the support, year in and year out. Thank you for believing in this program and helping us financially through the purchase of the musical itself and our wonderful new sound equipment.
To the UA Musical Theatre parents, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude. You are the biggest supporters of our program and your children could not thrive without your support. We appreciate the countless hours spent running lines with your children, the backstage and night of event support, and the monetary donations and sponsorships that you have provided. We have had some ambitious goals and you have helped us not only achieve them, but exceed them.
To the UA Faculty and Staff, thank you for attending MOANA JR. and for supporting these students in their theatrical endeavors. Your support of them and your showing up for something that they LOVE means more to them, and to us, than you could ever know. Enjoy watching these young people in a different light; they are incredible and they will have you laughing, crying, and watching in awe that they could achieve something this beautiful!
Thank you to the Panama City Police Department. We appreciate all of your support in keeping us safe. Thank you for dedicating an increased police presence for our production weekend. We are forever grateful for University Academy's relationship with the Panama City Police Department!
