The Wallace Theater will present Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical as the culminating production of its Summer Theatre Camp, with final performances scheduled for Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Based on the best-selling book series by Jeff Kinney, the musical follows Greg Heffley’s hilariously awkward journey through the trials of middle school. With catchy music, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs, this 60-minute production is fun for the whole family.
Tickets are $10 for adults (ages 12 and up) and $5 for children (ages 1–11).
Children under 1 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wallacetheater.com/events or at the door, subject to availability.
“This story of growing up, making friends, and dealing with life’s challenges is the perfect fit for our campers—and for the first show on the newly renovated Wallace stage,” said Camp Director Randal Ramirez. “The mission of the Wallace Theater is to create experiences that entertain, inspire, and empower. These incredible campers will definitely entertain you. They have inspired all of us every day, and it is my hope that the lessons learned during camp and throughout the show will empower these students to become leaders in all their respective schools when they return in the fall! What these incredible kids have accomplished in this short time of just two weeks is nothing short of magical.”
Executive Director Alycyn Keeling shared, “There is something truly special about the first production on our newly restored stage being brought to life by the incredible young people of our community. Our very first theatre camp in 2017 marked a turning point for the Wallace and planted the seeds for what would become a thriving education program. From the beginning, serving our community, and especially our youth, has always been the heartbeat of this project. This moment is more than a performance, it’s a powerful reflection of our mission coming full circle.”
The cast features local youth in lead and ensemble roles: Greg Heffley – Adelynn Barrett Rowley Jefferson – Mason Reaves Rodrick Heffley – Uriah Martinez Chirag Gupta – Maleki Kone Patty Farrell – Sarah Cisneros Fregley – Logan Magee Claire – Bailee Robles Joshie – Shelby Pinkston Adult Male – David Self Adult Female – Allison Hennessy Christina Hosey – Bailey
Corley
Leona James – Sara Garvin Paulene – Emerson Demel Yvette – Janie Kearney Bryce Anderson – Lane Ray Ensemble includes: Elizabeth Pankratz, Channing Messersmith, Mersades Gonzalez, Tressa Phillips, Andye Garcia, Jaxie Salinas, Finn English, Jayla Smith, Jordyn Cole.
Musical numbers include “The Middle of it All,” “The Cheese Touch,” “All About the Mom Bucks,” “Zoo-Wee-Mama,” and more.
Student production crew members include Breanna Garza, Alice Guerra, Lilly Reaves, and Chloe Soler. These students are responsible for lights, sound, projections, and stage management, making this a fullscale educational experience both on and off the stage.
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