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!
AGES 8 – 18
AGES 8 – Adult
AGES 8 – Adult
AGES 8 – 18
Involvement in our Education Series productions is open to interested participants ages 4 to adult, see each production for specific age requirements. There are many roles available in the productions and plenty of opportunities for expansion! All Education Series rehearsal and performances will be held at the Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 S Florence Ave less than a block from the historic Landers Theatre.
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Turn on Your Imagination to the tunes of ROBBO! In this high energy musical review featuring a concert with Robbo himself, we battle a lion, learn the power of play, and race a walrus in defense of penguins everywhere!
For Ages 4-9, featuring Robb “Robbo” Zelonky
First Cast Meeting
Monday, October 21 at 6 PM
Rehearsals
Mondays & Wednesdays, October 23 – November 11, 6-7 PM;
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 12 & 13, 6-7 PM
Directed by Zoe Zelonky
Tuition: $80
Performances presented in the McDaniel Auditorium:
November 14 & 15 at 7 PM
November 16 at 2 & 4 PM
November 17 at 2 PM
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Everyone’s favorite reindeer is coming to the Judith Enyeart Reynolds School for the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre! Join Rudolph, Santa, and the elves in a sing-along adventure to save Christmas! Will the holiday be canceled due to the worst snowstorm the North Pole has ever seen? Will the red-nosed reindeer lead the sleigh? Find out at Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
For Ages 4-9
First Cast Meeting:
Monday, December 2 at 6 PM
Rehearsals:
Mondays & Wednesdays, December 4 – December 16, 6-7 PM
Saturdays, December 7 & 14, 10 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 17 & 18, 6-7 PM
Directed by Zoe Zelonky
Tuition: $80
Performances presented in the McDaniel Auditorium:
December 19 & 20 at & 7 PM
December 21 at 2 & 4 PM
December 22 at 2 PM
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
Wee Sing in Sillyville
Let us transport you to the world of Sillyville where everyone loves to sing, dance, and play – except none of the colors are getting along with each other. The Yellow Spurtle Gurgles don’t get along with the Blue Twirly Pops, and the Green Jingle Heimers won’t talk to the Red Bitty Bootys! Will they ever become friends again? Join Sillywhim in her quest to bring all the colors back together in this magical, musical adventure.
For Ages 4-12
First Cast Meeting:
Monday, January 6 at 7 PM
Placement Auditions:
Tuesday, January 7 at 7 PM
Rehearsals:
Mondays & Wednesdays, January 8 – 27, 6-7 PM
Saturdays, January 11 – 25, 10 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 28 & 29, 6-8 PM
Directed by Zoe Zelonky
Tuition: $80
Performances presented in The Studio Theatre:
January 30 & 31 at 7 pm
February 1 & 2 at 2 pm & 4 pm
February 2 at 2 pm
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
Disney’s The Aristocats Kids
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat Thomas O’Malley and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.
For Ages 4-18
First Cast Meeting:
Monday, February 10 at 7 PM
Placement Auditions:
Wednesday, February 12 at 7 PM
Rehearsals:
Sunday – Thursday, February 13 – March 11, 7-9 PM
Directed by Laura Frost
Tuition: $100
Performances presented in the McDaniel Auditorium:
March 12 – 14 at 7 PM
March 14 & 15 at 2 PM
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences)
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats. The fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory… or suffer the consequences.
For Ages 8 to Adult
First Cast Meeting:
Monday, March 30 at 7 PM
Placement Auditions:
Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM
Rehearsals:
Sunday – Thursday, April 2 – 29, 7-9 PM
Saturdays, April 18 & 25, 2-4 PM
Directed by Zoe Zelonky
Tuition: $100
Performances presented in the McDaniel Auditorium:
April 30 – May 2 at 7 PM
May 2 & 3 at 2 PM
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
The NeverEnding Story
Told with all the thrills of a classic adventure, the story begins with Bastian, a lonely boy, who stumbles into a curious bookshop where he discovers a curious book—The NeverEnding Story. Bastian hides in the attic of his school and begins to read, and a huge adventure surges into life. Fantastica, a land of stories, is being destroyed by the Nothing. The Childlike Empress has chosen Atreyu, a young hunter, to be the Hero of the Great Quest. Atreyu is an unlikely choice, but he accepts and, with his horse and companion, Artax, rides to face the Nothing.
For an Education Series cast of ages 4-12 & and Auditioned Cast of Teens & Adults
4-12 Year Old Cast Meeting & Placement Auditions:
Monday, May 4 at 7 PM
Teen & Adult Auditions:
Tuesday, May 5 at 7 PM
Rehearsals:
Sunday – Thursday, May 6 – June 3 at 7-9 PM
Directed by Zoe Zelonky
Tuition: $100
Performances presented in the McDaniel Auditorium:
June 4 – 6 at 7 PM
June 6 & 7 at 2 PM
Tickets:
Adults $10
Students and Seniors $8
Children 12 and under $6
For more information, please contact the Education Department at (417) 413-ACTS.
