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.  Be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RustonCommunityTheatre and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rctruston to stay informed on other RCT events and shows.  

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 - John Kelly Crittenden and Carson Terry
• BRYCE ANDERSON - Wyatt Terry
• JOSHIE - Jude Hanchey
• CHRISTINE HOSEY - Lola Walker
• LEONA JAMES - Chelsea DeForest
• PAULENE -  Ava Good and Charlotte Hanchey
• YVETTE - Anniston Walker and Harper Pilgreen
• 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/MR. UNDERWOOD/MR. SCAMPYWINKLE/CARTOON DOC - Luke Forbes
• VICE PRINCIPAL ROY/LIN MANUEL MIRANDA/CARTOON CASHIER - Simon Fletcher
• 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/GIRL - Savannah Scallan
• 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