Davenport Junior Theatre completes its 71st season with MARVEL Spotlight: Squirrel Girll Goes to College
written by Karen Zacarias, based on the Marvel Comics by Will Murray & Steve Ditko.
The show involves 37 students from all over the Quad Cities. The kids, who range in age from 10-18, are the
actors, crew members, tech board operators, front-of-house team, and Junior Theatre mascot Showtime Pal.
While the cast and crew are completely comprised of students, the production team is made up of adult theatre
artists. This joint venture is part of what makes Junior Theatre so special and unique!
First time Junior Theatre director, but seasoned theatrical veteran, Lily Blouin helms this fun and SUPER show
that teaches the importance of friendship and being true to yourself! The show features a set designed by St.
Ambrose alum and frequent Circa ‘21 scenic painter, Becky Meissen, and costumes from fellow Ambrose
alum, Ellie Larson. The talented Alexander Scott Richardson is designing both lights and sound, and Sarah
Greim designed props.

Junior Theatre Inc was honored (and relieved) when Junior Theatre alumnus, Jim McCoy generously
covered the full cost of the production! Jim McCoy grew up as a JT kid in the ’80s. He served as teacher,
props master, stage manager, and his favorite role of all – Showtime Pal – for the main stage and parks
performances. Jim graduated from Davenport Central and went on to get his BA in Economics and Political
Science from Northwestern University. He began his career in banking in New York and is currently an
executive with ManpowerGroup. Jim never lost his love of the stage, and throughout his life has been involved
in the arts – stage managing in Chicago and New York, and most recently as a Board Member of Ballet
Hispanico and currently was a board member of The Hudson Ballet Theater, both in New York. Jim lives in
Boston with his husband, Alfio.

Founded in 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre provides a myriad of theatrical opportunities to Quad City youth.
Through all these creative opportunities, Junior Theatre prepares kids for a lifetime of success, no matter what
path their lives may take!
MARVEL Spotlight’s Squirrel Girl Goes to College Performances:
-Sat April 22nd: 1:00PM** & 4:00PM
-Sun April 23rd: 3:00PM
-Sat April 29th: 1:00PM & 4:00PM
-Sun April 30th: 3:00PM
Admission Free – Donations Welcomed
No reservations required
**ASL Interpreted Performance on 4/22 @1PM**
Show runs approximately 60 minutes and is appropriate for all ages!