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Nunsense: May 6-23, 2021

The cook at the convent has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. Read more…

Curtains & Corks: June 3, 2021

It’s time for a night out! Our Associate Board’s signature wine tasting event is back—and we’re taking the party outside. Costumed characters from past Springfield Little Theatre shows will serve your wine, while you enjoy food from Gilardi’s and Lavish Grazing, and live music from Shaun Munday. Read more…

Theatre Summer Camps: May-August

The youth theatre program at Springfield Little Theatre has been heralded as one of the top in the nation and SLT SUMMER is where the fun begins! Read more…

Matilda: The Musical: June 11-27

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers who dares to take a stand in order to change her destiny. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda: The Musical is a joyous girl-power romp that continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Read more…

SAVE THE DATE!

Now I stand out from the crowd…

We are very excited to announce that the role of “Lola” in Kinky Boots will be played by NYC actor and SLT alum, Brandon Looney.

When we talked to Brandon about the opportunity, he said, “I am incredibly touched to get to perform on the very stage where it all began. Helping spread Kinky Boots’ message of love, inclusion, and representation matters the world to me. And there’s no better place to do it than through my hometown community. I step into the role of LOLA with love and light, showing the world you can ‘be who you wanna be’. All that matters is just BE!”

Our 87th Anniversary Season

That’s right! 87 years of Springfield Little Theatre productions. We have put together an incredible season and we can’t wait to share it with you. Announcement coming soon…

Congratulations to the cast of Nunsense! Our first cast meeting will be on Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm on the 4th floor of the Landers. Thank you! Chyrel, Parker, Lysander, and Michelle

Unia Kiima – Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior

Dusty Thomas – Sister Mary Hubert

Jennifer Eiffert – Sister Robert Ann

Jillian Lazzuri – Sister Mary Amnesia and Leo understudy

Sisilia Shaffer – Sister Mary Leo

Kris Langston – Swing for Regina, Hubert, Robert, and Amnesia

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Nunsense! We appreciate you sharing your talents with us and we thank you for supporting Springfield Little Theatre. — Chyrel, Parker, Lysander, and Michelle

We look forward to seeing the following people tonight, Wednesday March 3rd, at 7:00 at the Judy. Please come dressed for movement and bring dance shoes or tap shoes, if you have them.

Dusty Thomas

Jennifer Eiffert

Judy Luxton

Kris Langston

Lori Harmon

Mark Gideon

Nikki Boldt

Sisilia Shaffer

Taryn Huffman

Unia Kiima

GIVE OZARKS | 7:00 AM-7:00 PM | MARCH 24, 2021

110 years ago the Legacy of the Landers Theatre began. Opening with the The Golden Girl starring Lillian Russell, The landers then served as a venue for vaudeville, endured a devastating fire, was an early adopter of movies with sound, became the first television studio to broadcast in color outside of New York or LA, operated as a first run movie theatre, and, has been home to the Springfield Little Theatre for 50 years.

With thoughtful preservation, The Landers Theatre has stood the test of time while entertaining generations of our community, making it worthy of the title “The Crown Jewel of the Ozarks”.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON…

March 24, your community will come together to RALLY FOR RECOVERY for 198 area non-profits. SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE is so proud to be a part of the community we serve and are so grateful for the opportunity to GIVE OZARKS! Together, we will rally for recovery and never cease to entertain, educate, involve our community, preserve the Landers Theatre or DARE TO DREAM.

Show your support for YOUR LEGACY THEATRE by making a donation to Springfield Little Theatre this Give Ozarks Day.

Yoga with La’Shena

When:  Saturdays, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM 

Where:  237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO

La’Shena is thrilled to bring Yoga to The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre!  A certified yoga and REFIT instructor, she began teaching in 2017.  A banker by day, she loves dancing, musicals, chocolate, and Neil, her husband of 31 years.  With La’Shena, you’re entering “a ZERO JUDGEMENT ZONE… I can’t wait to meet you!”    

Drop-in Rate:  $5
Punch Card:  10 Classes for $35

Bring your own mat and register at the door!

REFIT with Sandy Johnson

When:  Saturdays, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Where:  237 South Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO

REFIT is about making positive changes with an encouraging community and an empowering workout. Fitness should change more than your body, which is why REFIT is a powerful, positive workout that changes you from the inside out.  “It’s a cardio-dance exercise program. It’s for everybody. It doesn’t matter your age, your size, your level of activity. It’s not about perfection, it’s about participation.”

Drop-in Rate:  $5
Punch Card:  10 Classes for $35

Register at the door!

ABOUT SHOUT!

SHOUT! The Mod Musical is an irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions, and outrageous dance moves, SHOUT! The Mod Musical takes audiences back to the music, style, and freedom of the 1960s. Featuring terrific new arrangements of “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”, “I Only Want to Be with You”, “Son of a Preacher Man”,  “Downtown”, and many more powerhouse performances.

Shout! The Mod Musical runs February 25-March 7, 2021
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CALLIE ALTEPETER – Yellow Girl

Callie Altepeter makes her Springfield debut as the Yellow Girl in SHOUT! The Mod Musical. She is currently a senior BFA Musical Theatre student at Missouri State University, where she also studies marketing. Even though she’s new to the Springfield theatre scene, Callie has extensive performance experience. In fact, you may have heard her voice acting and singing talents on MTI show recordings, Disney, FX Television, and CMT. She also recently worked with the Born This Way Foundation on the new musical Sticks and Stones. Callie would like to thank her family, the Green Girl and the skinnies, as well as Robert Westenberg, Paula Patterson, Zipporah Peddle, and as always, Boo and Sully Altepeter.

More from Callie:

Favorite 60s music artist?
Simon & Garfunkel

Which SHOUT! character are you in real life?
Red – I have postnasal drip.

What’s your hidden talent?
Selling insurance

Why should people come see SHOUT! The Mod Musical?
The music is swingin’!

Favorite place to go downtown after a show?
Kai Sushi

Favorite song in the show?
“You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me”

ARYN BOHANNON – Red Girl

Aryn Bohannon will graduate this semester from Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music as a musical theatre major, and she’s thrilled to be back on her home stage in this production. Her past favorite roles have been the title role in Peter Pan, Heather Chandler in Heathers, Cathy in The Last Five Years and Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support, and Josh, Rob, and Parker for this wonderful opportunity.

More from Aryn:

Favorite 60s musical artist?
Janis Joplin

Last book you read?
Animal Farm by George Orwell

Why should people come see SHOUT! The Mod Musical?
The music is timeless – it’ll either send you back in time or get you dancing! Everyone will enjoy the humor, heart, and passion in this show.

What’s your life motto?
It is what it is.

Favorite place to go downtown after a show?
European Café!

Most embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage?
My pants dropped to my ankles in a frozen pose as the curtain VERY slowly went down to end act one.

EMMA ELLIOTT – Swing

Emma Elliott has appeared in numerous Springfield Little Theatre productions including Cabaret, West Side Story, Mamma Mia!, Hello, Dolly, and more. When she’s not on stage at the Landers, Emma is a professional commercial actor and model working all over the Midwest. She is ecstatic to be performing in a show that takes place during her favorite decade and in her favorite country (She thinks. she hasn’t been there…yet). She likes to spend her time eating good food and playing games with her family, watching The Office, making TikToks @emma.elliott.official and being a party princess for Princesses of the 417! Emma thanks her family, friends, and work for sharing their time with her which allows her to be in the theatre that she’s loved for so long. She’d also like to thank Parker, Josh, and Rob for casting her in such a fun show!

More from Emma:

Favorite song in the show?
“These Boots Are Made For Walkin’”

Last book you read?
Eloise at the Plaza

What’s the last show you binge-watched?
The Office – I never stop binge-watching it.

Favorite 60s musical artist?
The Beatles, of course!

Which SHOUT! character are you in real life?
That’s a loaded question, now isn’t it? Somewhere between blue and yellow.

What made you want to audition for the show?
The fun music and directing team!

TARYN JENNIFER HUFFMAN – Swing

Taryn is over the moon to be performing in her first show with Springfield Little Theatre! She is a Columbus, Ohio native who moved to Missouri for school in 2019. She is a Sophomore at Missouri State University where she is currently double majoring – studying musical theatre and stage management with a dance minor. Most recently, Taryn was in Evangel University’s short film Out of My Mind. Some of her favorite credits include: Mopsa (Head Over Heels), Tilly Evans (She Kills Monsters), Johanna (Sweeney Todd), Mina (Dracula), Liz Morden (Our Country’s Good) and Mrs. Banks (Mary Poppins). “Have courage and be kind.” @taryn.jennifer.huffman

More from Taryn:

Favorite song in the show?
“I Only Want to Be With You/Tell The Boys”

Describe the show in one word.
Mod

What’s the last show you binge-watched?
The Rookie

Favorite 60s music artist?
Dusty Springfield

Why should people come see SHOUT! The Mod Musical?
The music, the dancing, the atmosphere; I guarantee you will leave the theatre with a smile on your face!

What’s your life motto?
Have courage and be kind!

AUSTEN McGRANAHAN – Blue Girl

Austen is thankful to return to the Landers stage. Previously a member of SLT’s YES Troupe, SHOUT! marks Austen’s 20th production at SLT! Some of her favorite roles include Ariel in Footloose, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde. After attending The University of Missouri – Mizzou to obtain her Bachelor in Nursing Science, Austen returned to Springfield to further her love of nursing. When not performing, Austen enjoys spending time with her loved ones and belting Dolly Parton to her dog, Truman. Austen would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as the Direction and Technical teams of SHOUT! for working to keep everyone safe during the performances.

More from Austen:

Dream role/show?
Charity in Sweet Charity and Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis

What will surprise people about this show?
Everyone knows the music of the show, but they’ll be surprised by each of these characters’ journeys along the way. The stories of these women’s lives will be more than people are expecting from a “jukebox” musical.

Most embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage?
When I got stuck to my dance partners costume and had an asthma attack while belly dancing on stage.

What’s your life motto?
“With red heels and red lips, you can achieve anything – and look amazing while doing so.” – my mother, Jamie McGranahan

Favorite 60s music artist?
The Mamas and the Papas

Place to go Downtown after a show?
Hotel V

EMMA PUERTA – Green Girl

Emma Puerta is a soon-to-be graduate of MSU studying biomedical science and music. She spends her time off the stage teaching tap & private voice, working, and drinking gallons of coffee. Originally from Nashville, TN, Emma grew up training and performing in regional theatre productions throughout middle Tennessee. Some of her favorite credits include Heather Chandler (Heathers The Musical), Princess Fiona (Shrek The Musical), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Chloe (Be More Chill). You may have recently seen her in SLT’s production of Clue The Musical. Emma’s voice can be heard on albums produced by Music Theatre International and Disney in shows such as Chicago (as Annie), Cinderella (as a Stepsister), and more! She can also be seen in SLT’s upcoming production of Matilda portraying the long-awaited role of Miss Honey! Emma has loved every minute of her time with SLT and is beyond thankful to be a part of this swingin’ cast. She would like to thank Mom & Dad (plus the whole gang) and her BFF – Yellow Girl!

More from Emma:

What made you want to audition for the show?
The music and the girl power!

What’s your life motto?
Carpe diem, baby!

Which SHOUT! character are you in real life?
Yellow – how do you say, um, quirky?

Favorite song in the show?
“You’re My World”

Why should people come see SHOUT! The Mod Musical?
You’ll have fun – I promise!

Most embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage?
As Belle, in the “Be Our Guest” kick line, my shoe flew off and hit a little boy in the face…

ASHLEY ROSE SMITH – Orange Girl

Ashley is thrilled to return to her home on the SLT stage after being away for 8 years. She is currently a singer for Princess Cruises and Dean Z, and has spent many years performing in Branson and touring around the US in several shows. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with one of her best friends, Josh Inmon, who she met 18 years ago right here at SLT!

More from Ashley:

Favorite place to go downtown after a show?
Mudlounge/Vantage

Most embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage?
Accidentally rolling into a puddle of urine during a dance break…yikes!

What will surprise people about this show?
How much you connect to the characters after learning their stories.

Which SHOUT! character are you in real life?
Orange! I’ve had some of the same experiences as that character, and I have the same goal as her—self-empowerment.

Dream role/show?
Florence—Chess

What SHOUT! song is constantly stuck in your head?
“Don’t Sleep in the Subway”

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition. We were blown away by your talent and we wish we were able to use every one of you. This was a very difficult decision to make and many determining factors came into creating the final cast list. If you were not cast in this production, please continue to audition for future shows at SLT. We are fortunate to have such incredible talent in our community.

– Josh, Parker, and Rob

BLUE GIRL: Austen McGranahan

GREEN GIRL: Emma Grace Puerta

ORANGE GIRL: Ashley Rose Smith

RED GIRL: Aryn Bohannon

YELLOW GIRL: Callie Altepeter

UNDERSTUDIES:

Emma Elliott, Taryn Jennifer Huffman

For those in the cast, we will be in touch later today regarding the plan for next week.