Phoenix teens join Greasepaint’s ‘Undead’ cast in ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’

It’s showtime — and a spirited cast of youth performers from across the Valley is bringing supernatural mayhem to the stage in “Beetlejuice Jr.,” Greasepaint Youtheatre’s latest production, running Oct. 17–26 in Scottsdale.

Based on the beloved 1988 Tim Burton film and adapted from the hit Broadway musical, “Beetlejuice Jr.” tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a gothic teen with a sharp mind, a strong sense of self and a deep feeling of loss following her mother’s death. When her father moves the family to a creaky old house in a new town — and introduces his quirky fiancée — Lydia feels more alone than ever. But everything changes when she discovers the house is haunted by its former owners, Barbara and Adam Maitland, and then meets a mischievous, fast-talking demon named Beetlejuice who pro