Youth Performance Festival 2026

April 10th - 12th, we'll present our second Youth Performance Festival!
Auditions for both Youth Performance Festival 2026 shows have passed.  For summer 2026 education show audition information, please visit our Summer Intensives homepage.    

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

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

REHEARSALS:
  • 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 at 10am and 2pm, April 12th at 2pm

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

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

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 and 11th at 7pm
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.