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Middle School Troupe Cast List 2022-2023

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Middle School Troupe Cast List 2022-2023

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Springfield Little Theatre’s Middle School Youth Performance Troupes!
A Middle School Youth Performance Troupes participant and parent meeting will be held Tuesday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue.
Middle School Musical Theatre Troupe camp will be held Monday, August 29; Wednesday, August 31; Thursday, September 1; and Friday, September 2, from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at The Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue.
Middle School Thespians Camp camp will be held Monday, August 22 – Thursday, August 25, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at The Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue.
For the participant and parent meeting, please dress in bright colors and look your very best. A group photo will be taken at 6:45 p.m. and individual headshots will be taken upon arrival and both prior to and following the meeting as time permits.
For camp, please dress in cool, comfortable clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way and wear closed-toed shoes—no sock feet or flip flops.
Please search for and request to join the Facebook group SLT’s Middle School Theatre Troupes 2022-2023. More information regarding camp, weekly rehearsals, upcoming performances, troupe attire, tuition agreements, etc will be shared at the Parent Meeting.
Thank you and congratulations!
SHOWSTOPPERS
Allie Anderson
Arthur Johnston
Decqlyn Gorham
Eli Sherrow
Ella Williams
Ellie Chapman
Grace Hietter
James Spaur
Legend Brooks
Mia McClanahan
Molly Whitney
Sean Caldwell-Almaraz
Teddy Roberts
Zoey Odom
STAGESTRIKERS
Allyson Davis
Ava Monette
Charlie Teague
Emma Landis
Hailey Lynn Anderson
Jerrytt Young
Jordan Conboy
Makenzie Derrick
Mckenna Mackey
Morgan Baum
Nate Downer
Skylar Lee
Sophie Collier
Sophie Rizzo
YOUTH PLAYERS
Ash Mitchell
Avery Buening
Brady Boaz
Charissa Moser
Ella Kroll
Emily Stine
Josie/Blue Tillette
Logen Caldwell
Rylie Anglesey
Seselie Place
MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPIANS
Allyson Davis
Brady Boaz
James Spaur
Sophie Collier
Seselie Place
Aspen Mitchell
Charlie Teague
Ella Williams
Emma Landis
Grace Hietter
Julianna Sutton
Mackenzie Derrick
Mckenna Mackey
Milo McPheeters
Rylie Anglesey

Freckleface Strawberry Education Series Cast List

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FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL
Education Series Cast List

 Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Freckleface Strawberry the Musical! Miss Madelyn, Miss Kim, and Miss Emma were blown away by all of the talent brought to the table last night. Every ounce of the fun we had yesterday only made us more THRILLED for what is ahead in the upcoming weeks. Congratulations to ALL of you, Freckle Friends, and we will see you on Sunday, August 21, 2022 for our first rehearsal!

If you haven’t already, please join the Facebook group titled, SLT’s Freckleface Strawberry Education Series 2022. This page with serve as our main line of communication and our online Call Board!

Classroom Kids

Freckleface Strawberry- Emily Stine
Jake- Legend Brooks
Emily- Morgan Baum
Danny- Charlie Teague
Harriet (Harry)- Jada Rosebrough
Ballet Girl- Kinsley Hillis
Jane- Jenna Pruitt
Flora- Luna Mesick
Dora- Mackenzie Derrick
Gabby- Emma Kerr
Lilly (Lionel)- Molly Whitney
Sarah- Sophia Rizzo
Janelle- Norah Johnston
Teacher- Stephanie Derrick

Strawberry’s Family

Mother- Angela Record
Baby Brother- Clayton Robertson
Sister- Jocelyn Parent

Freckle Mafia

Fredola (Fredo) Freckle- Maggie Oldham
Frankie Freckle- Tatum Kassinger
Francine Freckle- Gabriella Wise
Don Fontaine- Josie/Blue Tillette

Freckle Friends/Children’s Chorus/Mother’s School Friends (Flashback Ensemble)

Adyson Yerby, Annabel Long, Lyla Breshears

Flashback Ensemble

Young Ballet Girl- Jocelyn Parent
Young Mother- Tatum Kassinger
Mother’s Mother- Gabriella Wise

Illuminations Dance Company Cast List 2022-2023

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Illuminations Dance Company Cast List 2022-2023

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for the Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Illumination Dance Company!
We are so excited to gather everyone for an IDCO participant and parent meeting to be held Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue, and for our Dance Intensive/IDCO Camp to be held in the rehearsal studios of the Landers Theatre, 311 East Walnut this Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For the participant and parent meeting, please dress in bright colors and look your very best. A group photo will be taken at 6:45 PM and individual headshots will be taken upon arrival.
For camp, please arrive with your hair secured in a bun and in dance attire. Bring ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop footwear, a water bottle, and a sack lunch each day. The building will open at 8:45 AM each morning.
Please search for and request to join the facebook group SLT’s 2022-2023 Illumination Dance Company.
Thank you and congratulations!
Lorianne Dunn, Angi Griffee, Jessica Staples, Patrick Heslip, and Millie Wade
Adrianna Wise
Aravis Leininger
Chloe Huang
Elia Smith
Emme Hill
Grey Roberts
Johanna Thornsberry
Keili Downer
Kyrie Leininger
Logen Cardwell
McKenna Mackey
Morgan Baum

Teens Players Cast List 2022-2023

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Teen Players Cast List 2022-2023

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Springfield Little Theatre’s Teen Players!
A Teen Players participant and parent meeting will be held Sunday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in The Studio Theatre at The Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue.
Teen Players camp will be held Sunday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Monday, August 15 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM; and Wednesday, August 16, Thursday, August 17, and Friday, August 18 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.
For the participant and parent meeting, please dress in bright colors and look your very best. A group photo will be taken at 12:45 p.m. and individual headshots will be taken upon arrival and both prior to and following the meeting as time permits.
For camp, please dress in cool, comfortable clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way and wear closed-toed shoes—no sock feet or flip flops. Bring a water bottle and a sack lunch!
Please search for and request to join the Facebook group SLT’s Teen Players 2022-2023. More information regarding camp, weekly rehearsals, upcoming performances, troupe attire, tuition agreements, etc.
Thank you and congratulations!
Abigail Simon Woelk
Andrew Hellman
Eliana Phelps
Ella Mauzey
Emma Hay
Gracen Miller
Kaelyn Hall
Lucas Miller
Zeke Roberts

SLT On Wheels Cast List

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Thank you to everyone who auditioned for SLT On Wheels’ production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and congratulations to our extremely talented cast!

A couple of things to note on this cast list: If you are listed as an ensemble/ understudy, you will be learning several roles so that, in the event one of our cast members is unable to attend a performance, you can fill in for their role. There are also some smaller parts in the show which will be divided among the cast members as we work through the show in rehearsals.

We are beyond excited to get to work on bringing this heartfelt show to young audiences in our area. We will see you at our first rehearsal on Monday, August 29, 2022 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Tally-ho and away we go!

-Miss Laura and Miss Hayden

 

Ladahlord – Alex Kennedy

James – Mia McClanahan

Spiker – Mollie-Lee Glenn

Sponge – Eloise Bruton

Centipede – Ash Mitchell

Spider – Eliana Phelps

Ladybug – Molly Whitney

Earthworm – Kherington Vinson

Grasshopper- Daniel Gimlin

Ensemble/ Understudies – Ava Graham, Simon Miller

Y.E.S. Troupe 2022-2023 Cast List

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Y.E.S. Troupe Cast List 2022-2023

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Springfield Little Theatre’s Y.E.S. Troupe!  It was such a pleasure to watch you dance and hear each of you sing.

We are so excited to gather everyone for a Y.E.S. Troupe participant and parent meeting to be held Monday, August 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 S. Florence Avenue, and for Y.E.S. Troupe camp to be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022 through Friday, August 12, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the rehearsal studios of the Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut Street.

For the participant and parent meeting, please dress in bright colors and look your very best.  A group photo will be taken at 6:45 PM and individual headshots will be taken upon arrival and both prior to and following the meeting as time permits.

For camp, please dress in cool, comfortable clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way and wear laceless jazz booties—no sock feet, flip flops, tennis shoes, or any other pedestrian footwear, please. Bring a water bottle and a sack lunch!  Our lunches will be “Lunch and Learns” so there will not be a window of time to leave the premises to purchase food.  The building will open at 8:45 AM each morning.

Please search for and request to join the facebook group SLT’s Y.E.S. Troupe 2022-2023. More information regarding camp, weekly rehearsals, upcoming performances, troupe attire, tuition agreements, etc. will begin being posted there the week of July 25, 2022.

Thank you and congratulations!

Lorianne Dunn,
Education Director
Springfield Little Theatre

SENIORS

Abigail Simon Woelk

Andrew Hellman

Aravis Leininger

Audrey Davis

Colter Camp

Ella Mauzey

Gracen Miller

Grey Roberts

Keavan Coale

Madeline Callahan

Mollie-Lee Glenn

Myleigh Swanson

Parker Krieger

Phia Ireland

JUNIORS

Alex Kennedy

Cadence Benson

Elias Walley

Emma Hay

Gabriel Hobbs

Johanna Thornsberry

Kately Sutherland

Madi Beaman

Mathew Baum

Megan McNeilis

Zoe Allie

 

SOPHOMORES

Allie Rice

Aspen Holland

Averie Boaz

Charley Wasson

Erin Tantone

Jameson Blair

Kaydence Cameron

Mary Gabriel

River Moss

FRESHMAN

AJ Coale

Archie Gillam

Faith Roberts

Hailey Hakan

Joselyn Wells

Julian Killian

Kaelyn Hall

Kyrie Leininger

Lucy Aguirre

Max Duffy

Mia Rockefeller

Miles Bacon

Rhyan Roberts

Zeke Roberts

Zoe Guidry

SLTv – Season 1 – Episode 1

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Introducing SLTv (Springfield Little Theatre Television)!

On this week’s episode of SLTv we’ll talk about Storytime Saturdays, Y.E.S. Troupe Guild Performance, SLT Booth at Cider Days, Y.E.S. Troupe Performance at Cider Days, 112 Years of the Landers Theatre, Kinky Boots, SLT Late Night, Cinderella, Shrek: The Musical JR, The Haunted Ghost Tour, 101 Dalmatians, and more.

There is a place for everyone at Springfield Little Theatre. Call us, email us, visit us online, or drop by when you have a free moment. We’d love for you to get involved!

 

GET INVOLVED IN THE 2021-2022 SEASON

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GET INVOLVED

Springfield Little Theatre has been Springfield’s COMMUNITY THEATRE since 1934 (that’s 87 years!). With opportunities for every age and skill level, it’s never been easier to get involved.

Here’s some ways to participate in the arts in your community.

THROW A PARTY

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (20-45)

The Springfield Little Theatre Associate Board is a networking, party throwing, theatre going, board of young professionals. Perks of membership in the SLT Associate Board include planning and participating in SLT’s BIGGEST events, The Haunted Ghost Tour and Curtains & Corks, as well as 2 tickets to every mainstage performance, additional discounted tickets to mainstage performances, exclusive invitations to SLT events, and more.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

LEARN MORE

 

GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN

TECH NIGHT: August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Interested in helping with Costumes, Sets, Lighting, Sound, Props, Painting, or working on the Backstage Crew? Join us at the Landers Theatre for TECH NIGHT, a meet and greet with SLT’s veteran Technical Directors. Apply your skills and learn new skills while helping Missouri’s largest and oldest civic theatre produce their mainstage shows! From teenagers to retirees there are a wealth of ways to get involved behind the scenes.

No need to RSVP, just come to the Landers Theatre at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 10th.

BE A PART OF THE STORY

2ND GRADE-HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

Audition for SLT’s Youth Performance Troupes! Featuring weekly rehearsals, community performances and events, professional training, and masterclasses with some of Broadway’s Best, SLT’s Troupe program is the heartbeat of Springfield Little Theatre. Have fun, make new friends, and look good doing it!

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2021-2022 Troupe Auditions

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The Springfield Little Theatre youth performance troupe program seeks, nurtures, and develops focused young performers. Auditions are held annually and each troupe group remains together for the entirety of the season/academic year. Membership offers students a stimulating, fast-paced rehearsal environment; a sense of belonging; an investment in community; discounted class sessions at SLT; performance opportunities; and enthusiastic 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 and appreciation for the arts.

JUMP TO A SECTION

Elementary School Auditions

Middle School Auditions

High School Auditions

 

ELEMENTARY TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition for our Elementary Musical Theatre Troupes as well as our Elementary Acting Troupe!

AUDITION DATES
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade | Wednesday, August 18, at 4:00 PM
  • 4th & 5th Grade | Thursday, August 19, at 4:00 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION
  • Auditioning troupers should prepare a 32 Measure (~1 minute) vocal selection for their audition
  • 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 TROUPE CAMPS 
  • Elementary Acting Troupe: August 30-September 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM
  • Troupers in Training: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-5:30 PM
  • Elementary Troupe Camps: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-6:00 PM
ELEMENTARY MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • 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
  • Elementary Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Troupers In Training rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Troupers In Training Annual Tuition–$400
  • Elementary Troupes Annual Tuition–$450
  • (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)
ELEMENTARY ACTING TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Elementary Acting Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-4:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Elementary Acting Troupe Annual Tuition–$150 (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)
  • Must also be a member of Young Artists or Landers Kids, and fulfill the commitments outlined above
TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, August 9th-Thursday, August 12th
  • 4:00-6:00 PM
  • $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

MIDDLE SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 6-8 are encouraged to audition for our Musical Theatre Troupes (Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players) as well as our Acting Troupe (Middle School Thespians).

AUDITION DATES

Please choose one of the following dates to audition:

  • Monday, August 16, at 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 17, at 4:00 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION

For musical theatre troupes:

  • Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections 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.

For Middle School Thespians

  • 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 TROUPE CAMPS

Middle School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

  • Musical Theatre Troupes: August 23-26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Middle School Thespians: August 30-September 2, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • 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
  • Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players Rehearsal every Thursday from 5:00-6:30 beginning September 2, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPIANS COMMITMENTS
  • Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
  • Middle School Thespians rehearsal every Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 pm beginning September 7, 2021
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, August 2nd-Thursday, August 5th
  • 4:00-6:00 PM
  • $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 9-12 are encouraged to audition for Y.E.S. Troupe (Musical Theatre) and Teen Players (Acting/Improv)!

AUDITION DATES

Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITIONS

  • Freshman Auditions: Monday, July 26 at 4:30 PM
  • Sophomore Auditions: Tuesday, July 27at 4:30 PM
  • Junior Auditions: Wednesday, July 28 at 4:30 PM
  • Senior Auditions: Thursday, July 29 at 4:30 PM

TEEN PLAYERS AUDITIONS

  • Monday, August 2 at 4:30 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION

For Y.E.S. Troupe:

  • Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections preferred.
  • Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
  • 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.

For Teen Players:

  • 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.

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE CAMPS

High School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

Y.E.S. Troupe Camp:

  • August 2-5 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Teen Players Camp:

  • August 9-13 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (held at the Landers Theatre).
Y.E.S. TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Youthfest Talent Showcase, Artsfest, End-Of-The Year Show, and Community Events
  • Y.E.S. Troupe Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM beginning August 10, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
TEEN PLAYERS COMMITMENTS
  • Monthly Performances, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Teen Player Final Showcase, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
  • Teen Player Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm beginning August 19, 2021
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITION WORKSHOP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, July 19, 202
  • 4:30-6:30 PM
  • $25

>>> Y.E.S. Troupe Audition Workshop Registration <<<

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Contact the SLT Education Department at (417) 413-2287 or [email protected]

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