Name: "HONK! Jr" at GPHS
Start: 2025-11-14T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-14T20:30:00-08:00
Location: Grants Pass Performing Arts Center

Grants Pass High School's Theatre Department presents their Fall Musical: “HONK! Jr” playing at the GPHS Performing Arts Center, Nov 14-23, 2025. We are excited to also welcome ten students from South Middle School into our cast as well!
“HONK! Jr” is a delightful, heartwarming musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's “The Ugly Duckling." Ugly, an odd-looking duckling, faces ridicule from her siblings and others, and goes on an adventure of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a cast of unique characters, outwits a wily cat, and finds that being different is not a bad thing, ultimately learning to love herself and discover her true identity as a graceful swan. The musical focuses on themes of diversity, rejection, self-acceptance, bravery, and kindness. It is a colorful and entertaining show on the shorter side, perfect for audiences of all ages!
Directed and Choreographed by Erica Bury, the production features Katie Jarvis Shomler as Music Director, Wayd Drake as Technical Director and Set Designer, Lucia Perkins as Costume Designer, Connor Moore as Student Lighting Designer, and Clara Bury as Stage Manager. The show is supported by Julia Cuppy, Director of Theatre at GPHS and Tianna Eddy, GPHS Theatre Producer.
"HONK! Jr" showcases a talented cast and crew of 40 students from Grants Pass High School’s Thespian Troupe 2354 and 10 students from the Junior Thespian Troupe at South Middle School, as well as Junior Thespians from North Middle School working as House Crew!
The International Thespian Society is an honorary organization for middle and high school theatre students, affiliated with the Educational Theatre Association. Its mission is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts. Jael Hanson leads the South Middle School Junior Thespian Troupe, Jennifer Lynde leads the North Middle School Junior Thespian Troupe, and Julia Cuppy and Tianna Eddy lead the Grants Pass High School Troupe. Each year, the combined troupes engage approximately 350 students across the school district. Each year the troupes attend multiple statewide and national events, in addition to producing productions for the community like “HONK! Jr.”
Special Event: On Saturday, November 22nd we are hosting a “Family Day” event with games, crafts, and a petting zoo by Farm Life for families to enjoy prior to the show. This Special Event starts at 9:30am, followed by a Sensory-Friendly “HONK! Jr” Performance starting at 11:30am. The “Family Day” activities are free to those who purchase tickets to the November 22nd performance, but please bring cash for snacks and pony rides! Our “Sensory-Friendly” performance provides a comfortable viewing experience with reduced sound levels, a softly lit auditorium, and advance notice prior to any loud or surprising sounds.
“HONK! Jr” Show Dates:
Fri, Nov 14, 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 15, 7:00pm
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm
Fri, Nov 21, 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 11:30am (Family Day at 9:30am & Sensory-Friendly Performance at 11:30am)
Sun, Nov 23, 2:00pm
Tickets for all performances are: $15 for Adults and $10 for Students/Seniors, with Free Admission for Kids 5 and under. We are also offering a $40 “Family of Four” pack to help keep the show affordable for families! Tickets and more information is available at https://www.gphstheatre.com/
This production is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.