Mean Girls JR

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends

Cast List

Meet The Staff

Sophie Sullivan (Director/Music Director)

Sophie Sullivan is a graduate of Susquehanna University, where she earned a B.M.in Music Education. She has been working creatively with Firebird Theatre since 2017 and is thrilled to be directing her first production with the Firebird. Over the years, She has music directed and choreographed a number of productions, including The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition, High School Musical Jr., Descendants the Musical, and more. Sophie is thrilled to bring the magic of theatre to life this summer!

Logan Schlitt (Assistant Director)

Logan Schlitt is so excited to be back for her second summer working at Firebird Theatre. She is a rising junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Psychology & Theatre with a minor in Musical Theatre. She has choreographed and directed for local children’s theater companies for the past five summers. She is thrilled to be a part of the 101 Dalmatians, Willy Wonka, Mean Girls, and Moana production teams this season! Lastly, she wants to thank Firebird for supporting her since her first show in 2015.

Will Motley (CHoreographer)

Will Motley is turning 17 this summer and is no stranger to the stage. Over the past 10 years, he has performed in numerous productions, ranging from musicals to voice recitals. You may have seen him in The Prom as Trent Oliver (PVHS), High School Musical Jr. as Troy Bolton (Firebird Theatre), Into the Woods Jr. as The Baker (Firebird), and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Prince Topher (PVHS). Outside of school—where he is an incoming senior at PVHS—Will is a dedicated member of The Dance Depot’s Competition Team, which continues to enrich his skills and passion for dance. He is thrilled to return this summer and can't wait to choreograph both 101 Dalmatians Kids and Mean Girls Jr.

Cora Heiser (Stage Manager)

Cora is excited to be returning to summer staff! She has previously worked on Seussical Kids (2022), Descendants Jr (2023), Finding Nemo Kids (2024), and James and the Giant Peach Jr (2024). Though she has only been working for the past few years, Cora has been performing with Firebird Theater since 2016. Some highlights over the years have been Aunty Em/Medusa in The Lightning Thief, Andrina in The Little Mermaid Jr and Coach Bolton in High School Music Jr. Currently, she is pursuing a BM in Music Education at West Chester University.

Liv Grate (Intern)

Liv Grate is thrilled to be back for her third season of Firebird Productions! She is a junior at Perkiomen Valley High School, and participating in clubs such as Link Crew, the Spring Musical, and Best Buddies. Liv has previously worked as Assistant Choreographer and Intern (Aristocat KIDS) and Choreographer and Intern (The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet. She has recently preformed as Dance Captain (Cinderella) and Frenchy (Grease). Liv is so excited for the summer workshops!

Jill Reilley (Costumes)

Jill (Intern) is excited to be back at Firebird! She loved performing in the workshops as a kid from Mulan in 2017 to High School Musical Jr in 2023. She is an upcoming sophomore at Kutztown University and is studying psychology. She was previously an intern for Legally Blonde Jr. and Descendants Jr. She is so excited to be working on her favorite show and to work with its amazing staff!

Evie Sullivan (Costumes)