Category Archives: Youth Theatre

November 6, 2023 · 5:54 am

MATILDA JR at Vandalia Youth Theatre Company, Nov. 17-18

VYTC_MatildaMATILDA JR
Vandalia Youth Theatre Company
Nov. 17-18
Arbogast Performing Arts Center [Troy]

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

  • Fri, Nov. 17 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 18 at 2pm & 7pm

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October 31, 2023 · 6:03 pm

Disney’s THE LION KING JR Runs Nov. 10-12

RTC_The Lion KingDisney’s THE LION KING JR 
Royal Theatre Company
Nov. 10-12
Mason High School Theatre

This captivating musical takes audiences on an enchanting journey to the African Pride Lands, following the adventures of Simba, a spirited lion cub, and his friends Timon and Pumbaa as they navigate the challenges of the wild. Disney’s The Lion King Jr. delivers a heartwarming rendition of Simba’s coming-of-age story, as he learns important life lessons about responsibility, friendship, and destiny. The show features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata”. It is a delightful and family-friendly musical that will inspire the audience to embrace their own sense of courage and purpose. Come celebrate the Circle of Life with this timeless classic!

  • Fri, Nov. 10 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm

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September 12, 2023 · 8:30 pm

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Sept. 21-24

RISEUP_Beauty and the BeastDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Rise Up Performing Arts
Sept. 21-24
Fairfield Freshman Theatre

Directed by Rodney & Angie Neal

A beautiful Enchantress disguised as an old beggar woman arrives at a castle during a ball and offers the host, a cruel and selfish Prince, a rose in return for shelter from a storm. When he refuses, she reveals her identity. To punish the Prince for his lack of compassion, the Enchantress transforms him into a Beast and his servants into household objects, then erases the castle, the Prince, and his servants from the memories of their loved ones. She casts a spell on the rose and warns the Prince that the curse will only be broken if he learns to love another and earns her love in return, before the last petal falls.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 21-22 at 7pm
  • Sat, Sept. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm & 6pm

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July 10, 2023 · 8:13 pm

ANNIE JR Runs July 13-16

LSC_Annie JrANNIE JR
Loveland Stage Company Youth Summer Workshop
July 13-16
[Loveland]

Directed by Stephanie Mackris
Musical Direction by Becky Jones
Choreographed by Jenna Schroeder
Produced by Elizabeth Travnik

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s heart despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This is the ultimate story of acting with love!

  • Thu-Fri, July 13-14 at 7pm
  • Sat, July 15 at 4pm & 7pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 4pm

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June 28, 2023 · 7:09 pm

MEAN GIRLS: High School Edition Runs July 14-23

CAST_Mean GirlsMEAN GIRLS: High School Edition
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 14-23
Turpin High School [Forest Hills]

After years in the making, Mean Girls: The Musical hits the stage with the favorite characters from the movie, powerful music, and timely pop culture and news references. Janis Sarkisian and Damian Hubbard welcome the audience to their “Cautionary Tale”: Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago, desperate to fit in and find friends. Janis and Damian befriend the new girl, and when The Plastics set their sights on Cady, Janis convinces naive Cady to be their “friend” in order to bring down Queen Bee Regina George’s reign. Along the way, Cady loses herself, her friends, and her crush, all for the chance to be popular and loved. When dethroned Regina gets revenge by releasing the Burn Book, Cady is brought down and must mend her broken relationships with Janis, Aaron, and even Regina. With dynamic songs for young performers, Mean Girls is an anthem to friendship, loyalty, girl power, and being true to yourself.

  • Fri-Sat, July 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 2pm

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