One ‘Beetlejuice’ down, two to go

Over 300 attended opening night of the Park Theatre Group and Dream Reality Group production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” at the Park Theater Friday night.

The beloved story of ”The Ghost with the Most” was directed by Warren County native Logan Taylor and featured a large cast ranging in age from 8 to 18.

Included in the cast are Charles Langford as Priest, Mover 1 and Cigar Mobster; Walker Beaty as Charles Deetz; Raylee Vinson as Lydia Deetz; Jacori Scales as Beetlejuice; Noah Kelley as Adam Maitland; Jordan Cook as Barbara Maitland; Kaydence Walling as Mover 2 and Juno; Violette Hardin as Delia Schlimmer and Miss Argentina; Aaden Long as Maxie Dean, Clone 1 and Hunter with a Shrunken Head; Kenzie Bruce as Maxine Dean and lead ensemble; Edie MacDonald as Sky; Uma Stefanickas Clone 2 and lead ensemble; Aidyn Harris as Otho and Machete Groom; Emma Coppinger as Parachute Jumper; Madelyn Ford as Death by Toaster and ensemble; Olivia Stefanick as Dead Cheerleader and lead ensemble; Everett Roskowitz as Dead Jockey and ensemble; and Finley Killian as Death by Fireworks and ensemble.

Over 200 hours of preparation and another 200 hours of tech/production design work were evident as the talented cast dazzled the crowd which filled the floor of the theater and special effects and lighting set the surreal mood of the world of Beetlejuice.

“Our performers and production team have worked extensively over the last three months to bring this massive production to life (and death),” Taylor said in a director’s note in the program. “We all knew we were in for a big project, but every single person involved has understood our mission and has created something spectacular for you.”

There are two more chances to catch the show - Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 plus tax and are available at mcminnvilleparktheater.com, the Park box office and at the door before the shows.