Beetlejuice JR.

A RISING STARS PRODUCTION:
Beetlejuice JR.
Music and Lyrics by EDDIE PERFECT
Book by SCOTT BROWN & ANTHONY KING

Based on the GEFFEN COMPANY PICTURE,
with a story by MICHAEL MCDOWELL & LARRY WILSON

October 17-26, 2025

Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

BEETLEJUICE JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com

What's Beetlejuice JR. about?

Based on the smash Broadway musical and cult-classic Tim Burton film, this junior adaptation is packed with quirky characters, outrageous comedy, and high-energy music that will delight audiences of all ages. Beetlejuice JR. tells the story of Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager whose life takes a wild turn when she meets a recently deceased couple and a delightfully devious ghost with a flair for the dramatic. Combining humor, heart, and a hint of the macabre, this production balances spooky spectacle with meaningful themes of family, acceptance, and identity.

Meet BEETLEJUICE
(played by Miller Traum):

He's the mischievous, fast-talking ghost who is an outrageous, larger-than-afterlife trickster with a flair for chaos and comedy. With a love for pranks, dark humor, and breaking the rules of the afterlife, Beetlejuice is equal parts hilarious and horrifying. Whether he’s scheming to scare humans or just looking for attention, one thing’s for sure: say his name three times, and things are about to get weird.

Meet LYDIA DEETZ
(played by Lauren Battaglia):

She's the thoughtful, creative, and slightly mysterious teen with a keen eye for the unusual. Fascinated by the dark, the quirky, and the extraordinary, she marches to the beat of her own drum and isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd. Lydia is both witty and introspective, balancing her love of art and photography with a sharp sense of humor and a curiosity about the world beyond the ordinary.

Meet the Creative Team

Erik Catalan
Director

Erik has been a performing artist in the greater Sacramento area for over 25 years and has been featured in Woodland Opera House productions since 2007. He made his directorial debut with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and, as a choreographer in 2024, with Disney’s Descendants: the Musical.

Naomi Catalan
Choreographer

Naomi began teaching dance at the Theatre and Dance Annex (TADA) in 2018. She has her BA from Sacramento State as an English Major and Dance Minor. You may have seen her choreography in Hadestown: Teen Edition in August or Amélie the Musical in January. Naomi is thrilled to be working on her first education program show with this fantastic creative team.

Jia-Min Rosendale
Music Director

Jia-Min is a local music educator, accompanist, and music director. She spends much of her time teaching piano and voice, accompanying choirs and working at local theaters, especially the Woodland Opera House. She has had the privilege of working as music director to many shows over 13 years at the WOH, include Guys and Dolls, Newsies, The Addams Family, and Something Rotten.

Melissa Dahlberg
Stage Manager

Melissa has worked backstage for countless shows (at least she has lost count). has stage managed more than a dozen (again, she lost count), and has even been in a few (didn’t bother counting). She hopes you enjoy the show.

Tracy Traum
Costumer

Tracy has been “creating” in local area theatres for over 15 years. She has worked at many theatres, including Music Circus & Sacramento Theatre Company, and is the resident Costumer at Davis High School. Tracy is passionate about working with youth, collaborating with them so they can be their best onstage and off!