Reading Community Players announces the area premiere of Disney’s Moana JR. The 
production is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the 
adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the 
beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning 
composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” 
“Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story starring youth from throughout Berks 
County, 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. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out 
the hero within each of us.