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Jessamine County Public Schools will celebrate ‘Arts in Our Schools Month’ with performances of ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ by local middle school students. East Jessamine Middle School will stage ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ on March 27-29, while West Jessamine Middle School presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ during the same dates. The events provide a platform for student talent and an opportunity for community engagement in the arts.

Jessamine County Schools to Showcase Student Talents in March Musicals

Nicholasville, KY – Jessamine County Public Schools is gearing up to celebrate March as ‘Arts in Our Schools Month’ with two exciting musical performances featuring local middle school students. East Jessamine Middle School and West Jessamine Middle School will present “Beetlejuice Jr.” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” respectively, providing an engaging opportunity for the community to experience the arts while supporting student talents.

Performance Details for East Jessamine Middle School

At East Jessamine Middle School, located at 901 Union Mill Rd, the school will perform “Beetlejuice Jr.” four times. This version of the Broadway musical, lasting 60 minutes, is based on the popular motion picture and offers a mix of humor and emotional depth. The dates and times for the performances are:

• First performance: March 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.
• Second performance: March 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.
• Third performance: March 29, 2025, at 2 p.m.
• Fourth performance: March 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices for “Beetlejuice Jr.” are set at $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Performance Details for West Jessamine Middle School

West Jessamine Middle School, located at 1400 Wilmore Road, will present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” with its own series of performances. Based on the original Broadway production, this rendition incorporates music from the beloved animated film alongside new compositions. The production allows students to explore a range of fun roles, including iconic characters such as teacups and clocks. The performance schedule is as follows:

• First performance: March 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.
• Second performance: March 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.
• Third performance: March 29, 2025, at 11 a.m.
• Fourth performance: March 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.

Tickets for “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students. However, licensing restrictions for Disney’s production stipulate that all performances must conclude by March 31, 2025, making this a potentially final opportunity for local audiences to witness students perform this classic.

Significance of Arts in Our Schools Month

March is recognized nationally as ‘Arts in Our Schools Month’, a time to highlight the importance of arts education in fostering creativity, collaboration, and engagement among students. The performances at East and West Jessamine Middle Schools aim to draw attention to the value of artistic experiences in education while providing a platform for young performers to demonstrate their skills. Each production involves not just acting but also various elements of stagecraft, music, and teamwork.

Encouragement for Community Support

Both schools encourage the community to attend these performances to support the students and the arts programs within their schools. The attendance by family, friends, and local residents is vital in reinforcing the significance of arts education, and it provides young performers with a thrilling stage experience.

For anyone interested in cultural enrichment and supporting local education, the upcoming musicals at East and West Jessamine Middle Schools are not to be missed.

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