Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Springfield Little Theatre’s production of ANYTHING GOES! We are so grateful to each and every one of you for sharing your time and talents with us this week as we embarked on our audition process.
For those talented individuals who we were not able to find spots for, we highly encourage you to audition for Springfield Little Theatre shows in the upcoming season or
If you are cast, congratulations! We so look forward to setting sail with you. Please search for and request access to join the Facebook group: “SLT’s Anything Goes 2026”. The first cast meeting will be held this coming Monday, April 6 at 7:00 PM at the Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue. Headshots and measurements will be taken beginning at 6:00 PM.
Thank you again for your time, diligence, and excitement regarding Anything Goes!
– Chyrel Miller, Felecia Black, Logan Scott, Billy Gowers, and Quenton Ellis
Reno Sweeney: Avery Tillette
(Reno Understudy: Hope Horton)
Billy Crocker: Josiah Sims
(Billy Understudy: Elijah Adams)
Moonface Martin: David DePriest
(Moonface Understudy: Daniel Bush)
Hope Harcourt: Sydney White
(Hope Understudy: Reaghan Skiles)
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh: Kyle Bradley
(Evelyn Understudy: Joseph Galetti)
Erma: Kellsey Bradley
(Erma Understudy: Sophie Stoebel)
Elisha Whitney: Daniel Bush
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt: Sonya Godfrey
Ship’s Captain: A.J. Sharer
Ship’s Purser: Brett Johnston
Spit: Cody Guinn
Dippy: Joseph Galetti
Angels: Melody Boyens, Hannah Duff, Hope Horton, Emma McClain
Sailor’s Quartet: Elijah Adams, Matthew Baum, A.J. Sharer, Asa Stevens
Sailor Dancers: Matthew Baum, Lane Hisel, Derrick DeVonne King, Asa Stevens, Logan Scott
Fred, the Bartender: Johnathan Walker
FBI Agents: Chuck Lick, Johnathan Walker
Reporters: Julia Feuerborn, Sean Scarborough
Bishop Dobson: Hawk
Old Lady in Wheelchair: Naylis Townsen
Ensemble: Caroline Bailey, Ashley Barrientos, Valerie Bush, Gabby Catlin, Jenny Davis, Stephanie Derrick, Julia Feuerborn, Jody Furnas, Laura Frost, Chuck Lick, Judy Luxton, Tracy O’Donnell, Julian Orozco, Sean Scarborough, Reaghan Skiles, Michelle Scott, Sophie Stoebel, Johnathan Walker, Cyndi Warnow, Billy Gowers
Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series presents Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, JR. in the Reynolds Auditorium.
It’s summer break for the Wildcats! Join the fun, laughter, and catchy tunes of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, JR., where Troy, Gabriella, and the East High crew learn about friendship, teamwork, and staying true to yourself. This high-energy musical is filled with favorite songs, big dance numbers, and plenty of Wildcats spirit!
AUDITIONS
Sunday, April 26, 2026; 7:00–9:00 PM
Monday, April 27, 2026; 7:00–9:00 PM
237 S. Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre
Those auditioning are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection. An accompanist will be provided.
Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
AUDITION WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 19, 2026; 7:00–9:00 PM
237 S. Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts
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Get ready to “Bop to the Top”! Join us for a fun and informative workshop to learn audition material, get comfortable with the process, and meet the creative team before auditions.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be held Sunday through Thursday from 7:00–9:00 PM, beginning Sunday, May 3, at The Judy.
Technical rehearsals will be held June 14–17, and attendance is mandatory.
PERFORMANCES
- Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM
- Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 PM
- Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM
- Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre
ELEMENTARY MUSICAL THEATRE “Troupers In Training” TROUPE | Kindergarten – 1st Grade
No audition necessary!
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Troupers In Training TROUPE COMMITMENTS
- Troupers In Training Troupe Parent Meeting; Monday, August 31, 2026; 5:30 – 6:00 PM
- Troupers In Training Troupe rehearsal every Mondays from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. beginning August 31, 2026
- Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
- Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
- Annual Tuition – $80 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x110.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE “Young Artists, Landers Kids and Rising Stars” TROUPE | 2nd – 5th Grade
AUDITIONS
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026; 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Auditions will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION WORKSHOP
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026; 4:30 – 6:00 PM ($30)
REGISTER NOW
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested students to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshop will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
Students entering grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition for our Elementary Musical Theatre Troupes as well as our Elementary Acting Troupe!
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Present one memorized vocal selection (1 verse and 1 chorus only) with an instrumental track. Musical theatre selection preferred.
- Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination
- Students do not need to audition for Elementary Acting Troupe, they only need to indicate interest on their audition forms
ELEMENTARY MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS
- Elementary Musical Theatre Troupe Parent Meeting; Tuesday, September 8, 2026; 6:00 – 6:30 PM
- Elementary Musical Theatre Troupe Camp; Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2o26; 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Elementary Musical Theatre Troupe rehearsal every Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6:00 PM beginning September 16, 2026
- Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
- Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
- Annual Tuition – $80 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Youth Programs Specialist, Laura Frost, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x120.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTING TROUPE AUDITIONS | 6th – 8th Grade
AUDITIONS
- Thursday, August 27, 2026; 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Auditions will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION WORKSHOP
- Monday, August 20, 2026; 6:30 – 7:30 PM ($30)
REGISTER NOW
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested students to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshop will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
Students entering grades 6-8 are encouraged to audition for our Musical Theatre Troupes (Showstoppers/ Stagestrikers/ Youth Players) as well as our Acting Troupe (Middle School Thespians).
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Each student auditioning for our Middle School Thespians Troupe should prepare the following:
- Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
- Provide a 300-word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.
MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPIANS COMMITMENTS:
- Middle School Thespians Parent Meeting; Sunday, August 30, 2026; 6:00 – 6:30 PM
- Middle School Thespians Camp; Monday, August 31, 2026 – Wednesday, September 2, 2026; 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Middle School Thespians rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00 PM beginning September 8, 2026
- Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
- Annual Tuition – $80 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Academy Coordinator, Jessica Bower, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x101.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE “Youth Players, Show Stoppers, and Stage Strikers” TROUPE AUDITIONS | 6th – 8th Grade
AUDITIONS
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 OR Thursday, August 6, 2026; 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Auditions will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION WORKSHOP
- Thursday, July 30, 2026; 4:30 – 6:30 PM ($30)
REGISTER NOW
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested students to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshop will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
Students entering grades 6-8 are encouraged to audition for our Musical Theatre Troupes (Showstoppers/ Stagestrikers/ Youth Players) as well as our Acting Troupe (Middle School Thespians).
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Each student auditioning for our Middle School Musical Theatre Troupes should prepare the following:
- Present one memorized vocal selection (1 verse and 1 chorus only) with an instrumental track. Musical theatre selection preferred.
- Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
- Provide a 300-word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS:
- Middle School Musical Theatre Troupe Parent Meeting; Thursday, August 16, 2026; 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Middle School Musical Theatre Troupe Camp; Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20, 2026; 4:30-6:30 PM
- Middle School Musical Theatre Troupe Rehearsal, every Thursday from 4:30-6:30 PM, beginning August 27, 2026
- Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
- Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
- Annual Tuition – $100 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Youth Programs Specialist, Madelyn Baum-Bogowith, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x120.
HIGH SCHOOL ACTING TROUPE “Teen Players” | 9th – 12th Grade
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Auditions will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION WORKSHOP
- Thursday, July 23, 2026; 4:30 – 6:00 PM ($30)
REGISTER NOW
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested students to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshop will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
- Provide 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Y.E.S. Troupe and Teen Players, you need only submit one essay.
TEEN PLAYERS COMMITMENTS:
- Teen Players Parent Meeting; Thursday, August 6, 2026; 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Teen Players Camp; Monday, August 17, 2026; Wednesday, August 19, 2026; Thursday, August 20, 2026; and Friday, August 21, 2026; 4:00 – 5:30 PM
- Teen Player Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM beginning August 27, 2026
- Monthly Performances, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Teen Player Final Showcase, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
- Annual Tuition – $80 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Youth Programs Specialist, Laura Frost, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x120.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE “Y.E.S.” TROUPE | 9th – 12th Grade
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026; 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Auditions will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
AUDITION WORKSHOP
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026; 4:30 – 6:30 PM ($30)
REGISTER NOW
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested students to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshop will be held at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO
Springfield Little Theatre’s Y.E.S. Troupe is the highest performing, most widely recognized teen musical theatre song & dance ensemble in the Ozarks.
Y.E.S. Troupe seeks and nurtures focused and spirited high school-aged musical theatre performers. Auditions are held annually, and the members of the group remain together for the entirety of the Springfield Little Theatre season. Membership offers participants a stimulating, fast-paced rehearsal environment; multiple performance opportunities; a sense of belonging; an investment in community; discounted class sessions at SLT; internship opportunities; and college/career guidance from a caring and creative staff. All troupers learn the values of accountability, discipline, teamwork, kindness, hard work, and play, attributes that will serve them in any of their future endeavors and are instilled with a lifelong love for the arts. For the serious student who aspires to pursue a career in theatre, Y.E.S. Troupe functions as a formal training ground, a springboard and a home base, as well as fosters a supportive alumni network.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Present one memorized vocal selection (1 verse and 1 chorus only) with an instrumental track. Musical theatre selection preferred.
- Provide 1 letter of reference (Returning troupers do not need to provide a letter of reference.)
- Submit a 500 word essay explaining your interest in the arts.
- A recent photograph.
- Wear clothes and shoes that will allow you to move freely. You will be taught a short musical theatre dance combination.
Y.E.S. TROUPE COMMITMENTS
- Y.E.S. Troupe Parent Meeting; Monday, August 3, 2026; 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Y.E.S. Troupe Camp; Tuesday, August 4 – Friday, August 7, 2026; 9:00 – 4:00 PM
- Y.E.S. Troupe Weekly Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning August 11, 2026
- Various evening and weekend commitments for preparatory rehearsals and performances, including the Annual Opening SLT Guild Meeting, Cider Days, SLT Youth Performance Troupe Holiday Show, First Night, Youthfest Talent Showcase, Artsfest, Graduating Senior Showcase, and Community Events, such as Route 66, FEZtival of Trees, Multicultural Festival, and Corporate Bookings
- 2 excused absences per semester
- 1 unexcused absence per semester
- Annual Tuition – $100 a month and a $25 t-shirt purchase (Fundraising opportunities and monthly payment plans are available.)
Everybody Say… Y.E.S.!
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at [email protected] or 417-413-2287 x110.
Theatrical Dance Troupe for Middle and High School Dancers
The Education Series at Springfield Little Theatre produces shows that are designed to inspire and engage the youth and families in our community. Performed by actors ages 8 to adult, each show is open for anyone to participate and anyone to attend! These shows are perfect for beginners of any age to get their toes wet, and seasoned performers to receive extra practice, as the Education Series is a “learning lab” for live performance!