Press Photo by C. Richard Chartrand Jefferson Elementary School students presented “Disney Moana Jr.” in the school gym April 20. The musical tells the story of Moana, a girl who sails out on an adventure/mission to save her village with the help of a demigod named Maui. ABOVE: The cast and crew of Jefferson Elementary School's production of “Disney Moana Jr.” gather for a photo during a recent dress rehearsal. Additional photos appear on Page A11.

Madison Hellfrich, who plays the younger Moana, rehearses a scene with, Nora Parrish, who plays Moana's mother Sina and David Gonzalez, who plays her father, Chief Tui.

Zoey Davidson plays Moana as a teenager. The musical features music from the movie, including the song “You're Welcome.”

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND Chief Tui scolds Moana to not go past the reef, a trip she longs to take.

Madison Hellfrich works on a scene with Reagan Knauss who plays a basket weaver.

Moana and fellow villagers perform a musical selection.

Students practice a dance for “Disney Moana Jr.” at Jefferson Elementary School.