Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical

In Partnership with

Century Next Bank

Show Information

October 16-18, Thursday through Saturday at 7 PM

October 19, Sunday at 2 PM,

Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Seating is reserved and tickets can be purchased at www.rctruston.org. Public sales begin 10/2/2025, but members can redeem their season passes a week prior to public sales! Call the box office if you need help buying tickets: (318) 595-0872.

Parental Information

Very mild adult content

Synopsis

Ruston Community Theatre is pleased to announce the cast for the upcoming show Diary of a Wimpy Kid, directed by Tami Alexander, and sponsored by Century Next Bank. Based on the book series by Jeff Kinney, this musical features music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schuckler, with script book by Kevin Del Aguila.

It’s back to middle school for a family-friendly adventure through adolescence. Based on the comic strip-style books by Jeff Kinney, this musical brings the beloved characters to life on stage with a humorous script and heartfelt songs. Greg is determined to not be the lowest rung of the popularity ladder. Will Greg’s plans cost him his best friend, Rowley Jefferson? Will Greg and his older brother Rodrick ever learn to get along? Can anyone avoid the dreaded “Cheese Touch?” Pack your book bag and don’t be tardy for entertaining take on those awkward middle school years.

Cast

GREG HEFLEY - Carson Walker
ROWLEY JEFFERSON - Jace Baines
RODRICK HEFLEY - Landon Walker
FRANK HEFFLEY - Joe Brown
SUSAN HEFFLEY - Amy Beasley
MANNY HEFFLEY/KINDERGARTENER - Allie Jo Martin
CHIRAG GUPTA - Vaida Carroll
PATTY FARRELL - Scout Luse
FREGLEY - Carson Terry (October 16 & 18)
FREGLEY - John Kelly Crittenden (October 17 & 19)
BRYCE ANDERSON - Wyatt Terry
JOSHIE - Jude Hanchey
CHRISTINE HOSEY - Lola Walker
LEONA JAMES - Chelsea DeForest
PAULENE - Ava Good (October 16 & 18)
PAULENE - Charlotte Hanchey (October 17 & 19)
YVETTE - Anniston Walker (October 16 & 18)
YVETTE - Harper Pilgreen (October 17 & 19)
CLAIRE - Skyleigh Webb
MR. WINSKY - Dee Alexander
BILL WALTER - Eli Farris
MRS. CLAYTON - Braelyn Sherrill
FREGLEY'S MOM - Katie Peters
CREIGHTON THE CRETIN/CARTOON KID 2 - Davy Crittenden
VICE PRINCIPAL ROY/LIN MANUEL MIRANDA/CARTOON CASHIER - Simon Fletcher (October 16 & 18)
VICE PRINCIPAL ROY/MR. UNDERWOOD/MR. SCAMPYWINKLE/CARTOON DOC - Luke Forbes (October 17 & 19)
TEEN HOOLIGAN 1 - Noah Kafka
TEEN HOOLIGAN 2 - Sawyer Cunningham
REPORTERS - Lainey Hammons and Anslei Terry
REPORTER/VALENTINE STUDENT - Aryana Petite
REPORTER/BIG KID - Alice Roberts
VALENTINES STUDENTS - Nola Sharpton, Nellie Colvin, Olivia Good
VALENTINE STUDENT/CAFETERIA GIRL - Ava Gaines
VALENTINE STUDENT/JOSHIE DANCER - Chloe Walsworth
JOSHIE DANCER/CHEESE TOUCH GIRL/DOLL - Kaejha Stewart and Jari Richardson
JOSHIE DANCER/LUNCH LADY - Molly Foy
CHARLIE DAVIS - Chevy Brown
ENSEMBLE - Rylie Ann Martin, Sophie Fletcher, Hannah Peters
ENSEMBLE/CARTOON KID 1 - Jake Pendergrass
ENSEMBLE/KINDERGARTENER - Penny Roberts
MR. HUFF/NEIGHBOR/AUDIENCE MEMBER/TEACHER - Garrett Terry
KINDERGARTENERS - Tyler Leblanc, Zoe Leblanc