She Persisted, the Musical JR
Performing October 23 – November 8, 2026, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Some of America’s most fearless women get the spotlight in this new musical for Young Audiences based on the best-selling children’s book.
Script and Lyrics by Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Adapted from the Book written by Chelsea Clinton
and Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
About This Production
She Persisted, The Musical JR is the trailblazing, Theatre for Young Audiences new musical, based on the best-selling children’s book written by Chelsea Clinton and beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Boiger.
Fourth-grader Naomi’s field trip to a Women’s History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history. From activists to athletes, artists and more, the musical features the stories of female trailblazers such as Harriet Tubman, Virginia Apgar, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Sonia Sotomayor.
Cast
| Role | Performer |
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| Performers for Spotlight Youth Theatre’s production of She Persisted, the Musical JR will be listed following auditions. |
Production Team
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| Production Team Members will be listed as the production date approaches. | |
| Director | |
| Musical Director | |
| Choreographer | |
| Stage Manager | |
| Costume Designer | |
| Set Designer | |
| Hair & Makeup Designer | |
| Properties Designer | |
| Light & Sound Designer | |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | |
| Assistant Stage Manager | |
| Dance Captain | |
| Deck Manager | |
| Sound Board Operator | |
| Light Board Operator | |
| Sound Board & Spotlight Operator |