The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department and Mosaic Arts Collective are excited to present MOANA, JR. Disney’s MOANA, JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage.
Placement auditions for performers ages 6 and up will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. At the auditions, participants will be asked to perform a short line reading. Placement callbacks will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 starting at 6:00 PM.
Check-out the MOANA, JR. AUDITION WORKSHOP on Thursday, March 2, 2023 and get a jump-start on the competition!
The first company meeting and rehearsal will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Rehearsals will be Sundays – Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.
Performances will be presented Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 PM, Friday, May 5 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judy. A participation fee/ tuition of $175 helps to meet some of the costs of the project.
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MOANA, JR. is presented by the Springfield Little Theatre Education Department and Mosaic Arts Collective with support from the Community Foundation of The Ozarks.
Scholarships are available upon request by contacting education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.
A booster club for the Education Department, the Education Angels are the backbone of the program, volunteering their time at shows to sell flowers or work the boutique, help behind the scenes on different Education-related events and performances and a whole lot more! There is an annual membership cost of $35 which goes to supporting scholarships to the program. To learn more about being an angel, click here.
AUDITION NOTICE
Y.E.S. TROUPE | 2023-2023
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 OR Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 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
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 PM OR 6:00-7:30 pPM ($25)
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested teens to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshops 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). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections 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
- Season Playbill/Promotional Photos—Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Camp Tuesday, August 8 – Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Weekly Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2023
- 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
- Tuition payment of $800 a year and a $20 T-Shirt Purchase (Fundraising opportunities and payment plans are available, including the options of 2 semester payments or 10 monthly payments)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at 417-413-2287 x110.
Everybody Say… Y.E.S.!
AUDITION NOTICE
Y.E.S. TROUPE | 2023-2023
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 OR Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 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
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 PM OR 6:00-7:30 pPM ($25)
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested teens to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshops 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). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections 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
- Season Playbill/Promotional Photos—Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Camp Tuesday, August 8 – Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Weekly Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2023
- 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
- Tuition payment of $800 a year and a $20 T-Shirt Purchase (Fundraising opportunities and payment plans are available, including the options of 2 semester payments or 10 monthly payments)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at 417-413-2287 x110.
Everybody Say… Y.E.S.!
LET’S MAKE A PLAY DATE!
Join us during the 2022-2023 school year for School’s Out, Play-in-a-Day workshops. These workshops provide a unique opportunity for children to undergo training in the performing arts and are a lifesaver for parents when the kids are out of school!
Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in a full day of creative play, including theatre games, improvisation, dance, and an art project. They will also tackle a script that they will perform at the end of the day! Bring a sack lunch, a water bottle, and an awesome attitude!
Let us take care of your children while you enjoy a PARENT’S NIGHT OUT!
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to offer PARENT’S NIGHT OUT! Drop your kiddos off then hit the town, or treat yourselves to dinner before seeing a Springfield Little Theatre performance. Pick-up will be at 9:30 PM or immediately following the conclusion of the show if you’re in attendance. Children ages 4-12 are welcome (must be potty trained). Activities for the young-ins will include theatre games, crafts, board games, and a movie option. Pizza, snacks, and water will be provided.
Add PARENT’S NIGHT OUT to your cart when purchasing tickets for one of the Springfield Little Theatre performances below.
THE LANDERS THEATRE
Drop-off between 5:45 PM and 6:00 PM at The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut Street, and pick-up at 9:30 PM or immediately following the conclusion of the show.
- Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
THE JUDY
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT will also be offered in conjunction with the run of VAMPIRE FUNERAL at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue with a 6:30 PM arrival for a 7:00 PM event to conclude at approximately 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 28, 2022
- Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Thursday, November 3, 2022
- Friday, November 4, 2022
- Saturday, November 5, 2022
For more information on Springfield Little Theatre’s Parent’s Night Out, contact the Education Department at 417-413-2287 or education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.
THE BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to offer you our BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE! An exciting window into theatrical production and is open to students/curious persons of ALL ages and all ticket buyers.
- Includes observation of company warm-ups one hour prior to showtime, if desired
- Includes a guided tour of the backstage areas of The Landers Theatre after the show
- Includes a signed production poster
- Includes a photo opportunity with the cast after the show
- And includes pictures emailed to you from your special tour
Add BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE to your cart when purchasing tickets for one of the Springfield Little Theatre performances below.
- Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
GROUPS, please contact the Education Department to arrange a similar experience!
For more information on Springfield Little Theatre’s Backstage Pass Experience, contact the Education Department at 417-413-2287 or education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.
LET’S MAKE A PLAY DATE!
Join us during the 2022-2023 school year for School’s Out, Play-in-a-Day workshops. These workshops provide a unique opportunity for children to undergo training in the performing arts and are a lifesaver for parents when the kids are out of school!
Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in a full day of creative play, including theatre games, improvisation, dance, and an art project. They will also tackle a script that they will perform at the end of the day! Bring a sack lunch, a water bottle, and an awesome attitude!
A booster club for the Education Department, the Education Angels are the backbone of the program, volunteering their time at shows to sell flowers or work the boutique, help behind the scenes on different Education-related events and performances and a whole lot more! There is an annual membership cost of $35 which goes to supporting scholarships to the program. To learn more about being an angel, click here.
AUDITION NOTICE
Y.E.S. TROUPE | 2023-2023
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 OR Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 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
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 PM OR 6:00-7:30 pPM ($25)
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested teens to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshops 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). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections 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
- Season Playbill/Promotional Photos—Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Camp Tuesday, August 8 – Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Weekly Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2023
- 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
- Tuition payment of $800 a year and a $20 T-Shirt Purchase (Fundraising opportunities and payment plans are available, including the options of 2 semester payments or 10 monthly payments)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at 417-413-2287 x110.
Everybody Say… Y.E.S.!
AUDITION NOTICE
Y.E.S. TROUPE | 2023-2023
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 OR Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 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
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 PM OR 6:00-7:30 pPM ($25)
The Audition Workshop is not mandatory. It is offered to help prepare interested teens to present their best at auditions.
Audition Workshops 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). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections 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
- Season Playbill/Promotional Photos—Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Camp Tuesday, August 8 – Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM, Landers Theatre
- Y.E.S. Troupe Weekly Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2023
- 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
- Tuition payment of $800 a year and a $20 T-Shirt Purchase (Fundraising opportunities and payment plans are available, including the options of 2 semester payments or 10 monthly payments)
For more information, contact Springfield Little Theatre Education Director, Lorianne Dunn, at 417-413-2287 x110.
Everybody Say… Y.E.S.!
A booster club for the Education Department, the Education Angels are the backbone of the program, volunteering their time at shows to sell flowers or work the boutique, help behind the scenes on different Education-related events and performances and a whole lot more! There is an annual membership cost of $35 which goes to supporting scholarships to the program. To learn more about being an angel, click here.
Let us take care of your children while you enjoy a PARENT’S NIGHT OUT!
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to offer PARENT’S NIGHT OUT! Drop your kiddos off then hit the town, or treat yourselves to dinner before seeing a Springfield Little Theatre performance. Pick-up will be at 9:30 PM or immediately following the conclusion of the show if you’re in attendance. Children ages 4-12 are welcome (must be potty trained). Activities for the young-ins will include theatre games, crafts, board games, and a movie option. Pizza, snacks, and water will be provided.
Add PARENT’S NIGHT OUT to your cart when purchasing tickets for one of the Springfield Little Theatre performances below.
THE LANDERS THEATRE
Drop-off between 5:45 PM and 6:00 PM at The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut Street, and pick-up at 9:30 PM or immediately following the conclusion of the show.
- Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
THE JUDY
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT will also be offered in conjunction with the run of VAMPIRE FUNERAL at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre, 237 South Florence Avenue with a 6:30 PM arrival for a 7:00 PM event to conclude at approximately 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 28, 2022
- Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Thursday, November 3, 2022
- Friday, November 4, 2022
- Saturday, November 5, 2022
For more information on Springfield Little Theatre’s Parent’s Night Out, contact the Education Department at 417-413-2287 or education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.
THE BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to offer you our BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE! An exciting window into theatrical production and is open to students/curious persons of ALL ages and all ticket buyers.
- Includes observation of company warm-ups one hour prior to showtime, if desired
- Includes a guided tour of the backstage areas of The Landers Theatre after the show
- Includes a signed production poster
- Includes a photo opportunity with the cast after the show
- And includes pictures emailed to you from your special tour
Add BACKSTAGE PASS EXPERIENCE to your cart when purchasing tickets for one of the Springfield Little Theatre performances below.
- Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
GROUPS, please contact the Education Department to arrange a similar experience!
For more information on Springfield Little Theatre’s Backstage Pass Experience, contact the Education Department at 417-413-2287 or education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.