At its core, the story of Moana is a tale of finding your future by learning from your past.  And what more perfect place than Kelso Hollow Amphitheatre - surrounded by the rich history of Menard County - to let the youngest of it's citizens bring it to life? Nearly 60 children in this production...all from very different walks of life...worked as a tribe to tell this story, to learn from each other, to be brave enough to sail beyond the horizon, and to learn the importance of stories and cultures that are new to us...because there is something to be learned from everyone whose path we cross.  Like Moana, our young cast has been supported by a long list of mentors and adults, those who have been here before them - and those (in our pre-show!) who will follow in their footsteps. We are proud to bring this production to this stage, humbled to be a part of the new horizons for this space, and grateful beyond measure for the continued support of the arts in our communities.  Moana shows us that we can learn from our children - when we listen - and by being here tonight...you are.  Thank you.

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"What is a legacy?  It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." -Lin Manuel Miranda