Youth Performance Festival 2026

April 10th - 12th, we'll present our second Youth Performance Festival!
Auditions for roles in both productions will be held November 13th - 15th.  Students in grades 5 through 12 are eligible to audition for roles in the Lion King.  Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audition for roles in both shows.  Students in grades 1 - 4 may register for our musical theatre workshop. 

Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny.

DIRECTOR:  Stephen MacDonald
MUSIC DIRECTOR:  Mike Mahoney
CHOREOGRAPHER:  Chloe Castellano

CASTING:  Seeking students in grades 5 - 12 to play all named roles and featured ensemble.  Auditions are required for grades 5-12.  Acceptance is not guaranteed.  Students in grades 1 - 4 are eligible to register for our musical theatre workshop class (no audition required) and will appear as ensemble animals in a select number of songs.  
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REHEARSALS (grades 5 - 12): 
  • Tuesdays, 4pm - 7pm beginning January 6th 
  • Saturdays, 12pm - 3pm beginning January 10th
  • Technical rehearsals:  Extra rehearsal may be added the week of March 30th.  Guaranteed technical rehearsals from 4pm - 8pm April 6 - 10.   
Not all actors will be required at all rehearsals.  Saturdays will primarily be held for lead roles.

PERFORMANCES:  April 11th and 12th 

​AUDITIONS:  24-48 hours after registering for auditions, you'll be sent the audition requirements and a link to register for a time slot. 
  • November 13th (high school only)
  • November 14th (grades 5 - 12)
  • November 15th (callbacks, if needed)
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PRODUCTION FEE: 
  • $50 audition deposit (Refunded if not accepted.  Please check "save payment details" if you want to keep your card on file for the remaining production fee payments.)
  • $450 balance - payment plans offered

Kander & Ebb's legendary musical about fame, fortune and acquittal, adapted for teen performers.

DIRECTOR:  Kyla Moulton
MUSIC DIRECTOR:  Simon Byrne
CHOREOGRAPHER:  Briana Fallon

​CASTING:  Seeking students in grades 9-12 to play all roles and ensemble.  Auditions are required.  Acceptance is not guaranteed.  You may audition for both The Lion King and Chicago.  If you want to be considered for both shows, you'll be able to indicate that on your form at auditions.  You'll also be able to indicate your preferred show/role(s) in the event that both teams want to cast you. 

REHEARSALS:  
  • Mondays:  4pm - 7pm, beginning January 5th 
  • Wednesdays:  4pm - 6pm, beginning January 7th
  • Thursdays:  4pm - 5:30pm, beginning January 8th
  • Technical rehearsals:   Extra rehearsal may be added the week of March 30th.  Guaranteed technical rehearsals from 4pm - 9pm April 6 - 10.   
Not all actors will be required at all roles.  

PERFORMANCES:  April 10th - 12th
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​​AUDITIONS:  24-48 hours after registering for auditions, you'll be sent the audition requirements. 
  • November 13th at 4pm
  • November 15th (callbacks, if needed)

PRODUCTION FEE:  
  • $50 audition deposit (Refunded if not accepted.  Please check "save payment details" if you want to keep your card on file for the remaining production fee payments.)
  • $450 balance - payment plans offered
Disney's The Lion King Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.   

Chicago: Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.  www.concordtheatricals.com.