"Disney’s Moana Jr." Show Seeks teens

Includes ANCESTOR ENSEMBLE, the ancient people of Motunui; OCEAN ENSEMBLE, a personification of the ocean and friend to Moana; VILLAGERS of Motunui, including DANCERS, WEAVERS, and FISHERS; MAUI ENSEMBLE, conjured fans of the demigod, always ready to sing Maui’s praises; MONSTERS of Lalotai, including a GATE MONSTER; and SHINY ENSEMBLE, Tamatoa’s glorious accomplices

Three ancient chiefs of Moana’s family line who share the tales of their past with their people

A strong, confident young woman and the future Chief of Motunui who is deeply connected to her island as well as the ocean and is curious about what lies beyond the reef; empowered and driven, Moana will stop at nothing to save her people

Moana’s father and leader of Motunui who is protective of his daughter and his people, always wanting to keep them safe

Moana’s kind and loving mother who takes great pride in her daughter

One of Moana’s best friends, who is sweet and unconditionally loyal, even if easily scared

Moana’s other best friend, who is well-meaning but not so bright

The wise and eccentric grandmother of Moana and mother of Chief Tui; she holds her role as Motunui’s storyteller with pride, passing on the stories of the island’s past

The comedic, selfish, and sarcastic demigod of the wind and sea, who actually has a heart of gold

A gigantic crab and collector of all things “shiny,” who is dangerously egotistical and dramatic

Tamatoa’s crony-like claws who act as extensions of the crab’s self-centered and ostentatious nature

The regal and benevolent mother island, creator of all life; without her heart she appears as TE KĀ, a demon of earth and fire