The musical Disney’s Frozen Jr. will be presented at Huntington High School beginning this Friday. It’s based on the story of two loving sisters - one who develops a terrible power that threatens her kingdom, and the other who will fight against all odds to save her sister.
We have several interviews with the young cast to share, and up first is a veteran of local theatre, the incredibly talented Armâan Karimpour, who plays the part of Hans, the prince who tries to win Anna’s heart:
Q: Tell us about Frozen Jr - is it different from the animated film?
Armâan: I cannot tell you if Frozen Jr is different from the animated film because I have not seen the movie myself! Haha!! Frozen Jr, at its roots, is the story of the relationship between two princesses. Both sisters are just trying to support each other. However, Elsa, the older sister, and her fear of her magical ice abilities causes her to separate herself from Anna, the younger sister, at a very early age. Thus, when Elsa becomes the queen and accidentally sets off an eternal winter, Anna travels through mountains, snow, a couple of guys, a reindeer, and a talking snowman in her search for not only Elsa, but “true love.”
Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?
Armâan: I honestly only did not want to be in this show when I heard First Stage was doing it because I never got into the Frozen hype from the movie and it never struck my fancy being a “Jr.” show. However, knowing the directorial team’s commitment to putting on a strong show along with encouragement from my First Stage family really helped push me to audition, and I am extremely glad that I auditioned and got accepted into the cast!
Q: Tell us about the character you play.
Armâan: Hans is a conniving, manipulative, YET charming prince. He is the youngest of 13 sons, and he is willing to do anything to become a king. He uses Anna’s ignorance and desire to be loved to his advantage and eventually tries to use murder as a way to reach the throne.
Q: What's the most challenging this about the show?
Armâan: The most challenging aspect of the show is definitely juggling 72 cast members on and off stage and making sure I portray all the different personalities of Hans from his charming facade to his malicious intents.
Q: If a kid is thinking about being in a future show, what advice would you give them?
Armâan: My advice to any child who is thinking about auditioning for a future show at First Stage and hasn’t before is to go for it! The worst thing that can happen is either getting rejected or ending up not liking being in a show. Either way, they are still able to step back and learn from that experience. Plus, if they get in and enjoy what they are doing, then it becomes an extremely rewarding and fun affair. Lastly, my time at First Stage has opened up many doors in my life, and I think it can do the same for others. With that being said, go audition!
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
Armâan: I would recommend this show to your readers because there is a very strong cast, with many veteran actors / actresses (even though everyone in the cast is 18 or younger)! I also think the different staging effects and the new songs from the Broadway musical will help people who already know Frozen to gain a new perspective on it.
Thanks, Armâan!
“Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - First Stage Theatre Company presents the musical based on the beloved animated film as part of the 30th season for Huntington’s long-running children’s theatre. Shows will be presented Oct. 11, 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 13, 19 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Huntington High School auditorium at 1 Highlander Way.
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