Sneak peek: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL JR

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice The Musical JR, the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.

Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing spectre shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

Featuring Cape Breton’s finest up-and-coming talent in a show created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

It’s showtime!

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Kiera Evely (she/her) – CO-DIRECTOR

    Kiera Evely (she/her) – CO-DIRECTOR

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    The Producers (Ulla), Funny Girl (Maude/Ensemble), Jack and the Beanstalk (The King of Uptown/Sarge), Dream! Dinner and a Show (Waitress Ensemble), Blow Me! A Big Bad Musically Comedy (Nicky)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Matilda, Mamma Mia (Savoy/HAT)

    Training:
    Trained with D&R Dance for 15 years, Bachelor of Arts (Minor in Drama), Theatre Arts Certificate (CBU)

    Other:
    I'm truly thrilled to join this killer creative team! Being part of one of my favourite shows is such an honour, and I can't wait to contribute to this exciting project! 😊

  • Sasha Young (she/her) - CO-DIRECTOR

    Sasha Young (she/her) - CO-DIRECTOR

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Hairspray, Back to Broadway, Christmas at Sacred Heart

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    ELATYRIAF (Boardmore Playhouse)

    Other:
    Beetlejuice is my Directorial debut!

  • Kiersten Penny (she/her) – CHOREOGRAPHER

    Kiersten Penny (she/her) – CHOREOGRAPHER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Feelin' Good: A Bubbly & Buble Dinner & Show (Choreographer & Featured Dancer), The Producers (Choreographer & Ensemble), Christmas at Sacred Heart (Choreographer & Featured Dancer), Blow Me: A Big Bad Musical Comedy (Cat of the Woods & Dance Captain), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present & Dance Captain), Dream: Dinner and a Show (Waitress Ensemble & Dance Captain), Jack and the Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Harpie & Dance Captain), Mamma Mia (Ali), Funny Girl (Ensemble & Dance Captain), Into the Woods (Lucinda), Cabaret (Frenchie), Shrek the Musical Jr. (Choreographer)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    The Nutcracker (Savoy Theatre), Chicago (Savoy Theatre)

    Training:
    Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester, BA Dance/BKIN University of Calgary, Safe in Dance International: The Healthy Dance Practice Certificate

    Other:
    Always happy to be back on the HAT stage doing what I love with the most talented people!

  • Jesse MacLean (she/her) – MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Jesse MacLean (she/her) – MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Tell Your Story (Singer/Songwriter) A Christmas Carol (Cornelia) HAT Telethon (Finale; Original Piece Of Music)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Cape Breton Music Hall Of Fame Show 2024 (Rita MacNeil Tribute) United Way Gala 2025 (Membertou Trade and Convention Centre) Released a National Single 2024 (HOF Records)

    Training:
    AUSOM Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree (2016-2020) HOF Records Developing Artist (2023-Present)

    Other:
    I’m super excited to be back at the HAT and stepping into the role of music directing!! 🎶❤️