We’re raising the curtain on a year of growth in The Grove Theatre and Heritage’s performing arts programs. In this episode of At the Grove, we go behind the scenes to celebrate a year of creativity, learning, and student achievement in both theatre and music.  

We sit down with theatre director Loren Castro, music teacher Ms. Jojo, and Grove Theatre students Savannah and Kyler to talk about this year’s Literary competition, the momentum building in the performing arts, and what it’s been like for students to be part of that growth. The conversation also looks ahead to the opening of Junie B. Jones the Musical, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into rehearsals, student experiences, and the energy surrounding this production.    

Episode Chapters

• 0:00 – 1:50 | About the Growing Music & Theatre Programs
• 1:51 – 4:59 | Welcome & Introductions
• 5:00 – 9:30 | Teacher & Student Takeaways 
• 9:30 – 11:59 | Junie B. Jones & Rehearsals
• 12:00 – 23:00 | Being on the Literary Team
• 23:01 – 24:54 | How Literary & Theatre Complement Each Other
• 24:55 – 28:00 | Lessons Learned: Teachers & Students Reflect
• 28:01 – 29:12 | Advice for Students Wanting to Get Involved
• 29:13 – 32:59 | Funny or Memorable Moments from Rehearsal
• 33:00 – End | Junie B. Jones Dates, Literary Results & Sign-Off