"Oliver!" marks Mr. Diaz's 11th production here as director of Memorial Junior School's annual Spring Musical. In his 18 years teaching English Language Arts here in Hanover Township, he has helmed this wonderful production in two stints, first from 2006-2010 and again from 2016 to the present. This program is a great source of pride for him. He loves the positive experience it provides to all the students who participate in the Spring Musical, and how it has become one of the highlights of the school calendar. Thank you to all of the students who have participated throughout the years, as well as all of the staff who have worked to make this program such a success. Thank you to his family and friends for all of their support, especially his parents who have instilled a love of music in him since the very beginning. So much love and thanks to J.A.D. and the soon-to-be.

Ms. Tracy is so excited for this year's spring musical "Oliver!"! She has been teaching PACT and 7th Grade Reading here at MJS for the last 16 years. During that time, she has had the pleasure to choreograph 13 shows and also serve as the director for 5 productions. In the past, Ms. Tracy has worked as a choreographer for several community theaters and has been a performer in musical theater throughout her life. Ms. Tracy loves working with the students in a creative capacity outside the classroom. She is incredibly proud of this year's cast, and is impressed by their hard work, positive energy, and focus. Ms. Tracy would like to thank her husband for helping to make the rehearsals happen. Thanks to Mr. Diaz and the rest of the production team for putting together a terrific show, and thanks to my family for your continuous support.

Mr. Erhard is in his fourth year here at MJS, teaching Chorus and Orchestra. He is very excited for the opportunity to work on the musical at MJS for the second year! It's always an incredible experience when you get to work with such a great group of people. He would like to thank the other members of the production team, as well as all the talented individuals involved with the cast and crew. Break a leg everyone!

I am the assistant stage manager and I enjoy video games. Along with this, I enjoy making things and I am working on my DnD homebrew. I am the eldest of 5. I also sing for the younger children at my church. I also enjoy music and singing. I'd like to thank my friends and my mom for encouraging me to do this.

Connor is excited to participate in stage crew. "Oliver!" is his first show and he is happy to help and be a part of it! He is a 7th grader who enjoys spending time with friends. Outside of school you can find him playing video games, playing with his two golden retrievers, watching Marvel movies, and enjoying sushi. Thank you to all the teachers who helped with the show and friends who encouraged him to join.

Sam is looking forward to try stage crew. He enjoys traveling when he is not in school. He wants to thank his friends for telling him to join.

Danny, a 7th grader, is excited to be part of the stage crew for his second production at MJS. Last year, he was part of Props and Painting for "Matilda," and this year he enjoyed being Gopher and part of the Run Crew. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, video games, and Lego. He wants to thank the directors, cast, and the rest of the crew for a great production and looks forward to more at MJS! Lots of thanks to his mom, dad, and sisters for all their support!

Alexis is thrilled to be part of Memorial Junior School's musical, "Oliver!". She loves helping behind the scenes and working with other people. She also loves being a part of MJS' 6th grade and participates in the debate club and student council. Outside of school, Alexis stays active by playing basketball and will soon start lacrosse and track. She would like to thank her family for supporting her both in and out of school!

Jack Vales is excited to be a part of his first musical as a member of the stage crew. Here’s to a wonderful show.

Kate is very happy to help move props in the upcoming Memorial Junior School play, "Olivier!". She has lots of fun at MJS and can’t wait for next year to be a 7th grader. Kate loves playing sports and two of her favorites are softball and swimming. She also likes to paint with her friends at art club. She would like to thank her whole family for always being there for her.

Alexa is honored to be part of the stage crew for "Oliver!". She is in 6th grade at MJS and "Oliver!" is the first performance that she has helped with. Alexa is very happy to be a part of the stage crew and is excited for the show.

Joseph is very excited to be a part of the stage crew for the spring musical at MJS. He really enjoys being a 7th Grader at MJS. Joseph has done stage crew before. He was one of the spotlight operators for the spring musical last year, "Matilda", when he was in 6th grade. In his free time Joseph likes to play basketball, and he enjoys biking. He would like to thank his friend Soham Patel for being the other spotlight operator and helping contribute his efforts to this musical as a spotlight operator too.

Reed is happy that he chose to be part of the stage crew this year. He is an 8th grader, and "Oliver!" is his first time doing anything with musical theater. He is glad he chose to participate. In his spare time, he enjoys being Dungeon Master for his Dungeons and Dragons group (and throwing the hardest challenges he can muster at them while doing so) , doing other geeky stuff like video games, drawing, and writing. .He would like to thank Margot for having him join stage crew, and being a huge support for him through it all. He also would like to thank his DND dice, because they are at the heart of his DND obsession . He tells the cast to break a leg!

Ananda was thrilled when she was accepted into stage crew to work behind the scenes for "Oliver!". When she's not reading a book, you can find her enjoying painting, gardening, and most common, listening to music. Ananda can be found jamming to music anywhere, doing homework, to just laying in bed! She wants to thank her dog Lily for listening to all her worries (even though Lily might not be able to understand anything).

Gianna is very excited to be a part of the stage crew. She is a 7th grader at MJS. When she’s not in school she enjoys going to dance, playing volleyball, and cheerleading. You’ll find her cheering on the sidelines at the Brickyards in the fall. She wants to thank her Mom and Dad for supporting her in all of her activities.

Pari is thrilled to be part of the creative team in MJS’s production of "Oliver!. She is a sixth grader whose has always loved art. She has been dancing on stage since she was in preschool. Most recently, she performed at Carnegie Hall. Her hobbies include sketching and painting. She really enjoyed showcasing her artistic talents in a new way this year by working on the sets of “Oliver!”. She would like to thank everyone she met on this journey that helped make this play possible.