Auditions for all performances will be held after a short introductory period of classes. All students signed up for the class will be fully involved in the experience and each child is guaranteed a part in this production.
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Rene Shwartzbuckle is cuckoo for a turnip-like vegetable called rapunzel. When she spots a mouth-watering patch of the plant in Witch Izwitch’s garden, she sends her husband Walt out to ’borrow’ some. Witch Izwitch is certainly not amused! With her diabolical henchmen, the Glumpwarts, she terrorizes Walt into promising her his firstborn child in exchange for his freedom. We then jump ahead many years to Rapunzel (now you know where the name comes from!) Shwartzbuckle’s 18th birthday. The witch and the Glumpwarts show up as promised and whisk poor, innocent Rapunzel away to a tower in the forest. From here, a boisterously entertaining rescue attempt begins! Can Prince Llewellyn persevere over the powers of evil?
Open to Grades K-6
Rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6:00PM
Performance Dates
Friday, October 13 at 7:00PM
Saturday, October 14 at 7:00PM
Sunday, October 15 at 2:00PM
Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to all those who can’t cope with the outside world, including a descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a Medusa with snakes in her hair, Vampira, the Mummy, the mad Igor, a Phantom Bride and the Invisible Man. The castle belongs to an American society matron who sends monthly checks to pay for the staff she imagines is working at the castle. What to do? What else but have the creatures pose as servants. Mrs. Hoople arrives with her young niece and her husband to inspect the premises and discovers her gardener is Igor, the butler is a mummy, the cleaning woman is a vampire and the Monster is stretched out on the dining table! The highlight takes place when a werewolf fights the Invisible Man in full view of the audience!
Open to Grades 5-12
Rehearsals begin Monday, Sept. 11 at 6:00PM
Performance Dates
Friday, November 3 at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 4 at 7:00PM
Sunday, November 5 at 2:00PM
Monkeys and turtles and coyotes — oh, my!
This whimsical children’s play introduces folk tales from around the world with a creative collection of six different animal stories. Audiences will be all ears with these timeless “tails!”
Open to Home & Cyber Schooled Students in Grades K-4
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:00PM
Performance Dates
Friday, November 17 at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 18 at 7:00PM
Sunday, November 19 at 2:00PM
As P.T. Barnum might say, prepare to be amused, amazed, astounded, edified and infinitely entertained!
Tall tales, folktales, talking tales, noodles, whoppers, windies, stretchers — everyone has a different name for these stories. Whatever you call them, America’s legends come to life in this lively, delightful award-winning play that will appeal to all ages. When P.T. Barnum arrives in town with his traveling troupe, the mayor isn’t so sure Barnum’s on the level. So the master showman agrees to give a sample of his wares. What follows is knee slappin’, foot stompin’, rip roarin’ fun, as some of the best loved characters in American folklore come to life to show us their stories.
Open to Home & Cyber Schooled Student in Grades 5-12
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:00PM
Performance Dates
Friday, November 17 at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 18 at 7:00PM
Sunday, November 19 at 2:00PM
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Seussical is fun for the whole family!
Open to Grades 3-12
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:00PM
Performance Dates
Friday, October 8 at 7:00PM
Saturday, October 9 at 7:00PM
Sunday, October 10 at 2:00PM
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Hard copies will be available at the audition for those unable to print the form.