Music, humor and supernatural adventures are coming soon to Massapequa, as the Berner Middle School Theatre Box Players will perform “Beetlejuice Junior” on Nov. 20 and 21. A cast of 80 sixth, seventh and eighth graders will lead the audience on the journey of a bright and imaginative teenager who struggles with the loss of her mother, moves into a haunted house and befriends a mischievous ghost.
Lead actors in the show are Benjamin Law at Beetlejuice, Veronica Nastasi as Lydia, Declan Petrucco as Charles Dietz, Sarah Reeder as Delia, Juliette Teichman as Barbara and Cole Squires as Adam. Musical numbers include “Day-O,” “Say My Name” and “The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing.”
Benjamin, who plays the title role, said he is looking forward to opening night. While “Beetlejuice Junior” is a dark comedy, he noted there is a lot of joy among the tight-knit cast as they rehearse.
“It’s a very fun show,” he said, “and we’re so excited to present this to an audience.”
Veronica, whose character is the teen that befriends Beetlejuice, added how hard the students have worked to get ready for the show and also thanked the teachers for their support. Directing the show is Katie Pearsall, joined by choreographer Danielle Coutieri, vocal director Samantha Polly and stage crew advisor Jason Cavanaugh.
Show times are Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Berner Middle School auditorium. General admission tickets are $10.

