CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — A rising star from Claiborne County is taking on one of Disney’s most iconic villains this month. Seventeen-year-old Twyneseia Graise, daughter of Twyla and Marcus Graise, has been cast as Scar in The Lion King Jr., a youth production staged by New Stage Theatre in Jackson.
Performances run July 10–13 as part of the Broadway Junior Summer Camp Intensive, which brings together students in grades six through 12 from across Mississippi.
With sharp wit, a commanding presence, and a flair for manipulation, Twyneseia’s performance as Scar drives much of the story’s tension and conflict. It’s a complex and dynamic role that offers an exciting challenge for this young performer…