No experience is necessary. All are welcome!

Technical Theatre Camp offers an incredible opportunity for students 12 and up to gain training, insight, respect for, and hands-on experience in technical theatre from Springfield Little Theatre’s own Scenic, Lighting, Sound, and Costume Designers, and the Summer Youth Programs support staff. Students enrolled in Technical Theatre Camp will not only gain a valuable skill set, but they will also help to create the sets, costumes, and props, as well as serve as the technical crew for the Summer Institute Production of BEETLEJUICE, JR.

It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in BEETLEJUICE, JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral "sucks-yes" on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.

Created for the generation that made it a hit, BEETLEJUICE, JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, 2025; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

Ages 12-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

High School students are invited to learn the audition dance combination and workshop their vocal selection to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s youth performance troupes! In addition to helping them feel more confident with their movement, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, connecting more fully to their material, and preparing smart cuts.

Auditions for YES Troupe 2025 will be held on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at The Judy!

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending audition workshops!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's Youth Entertainment Series production of CALVIN BEGRER* will be offered Sunday, July 27th, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression!

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, we can help you accomplish that at the workshop! A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

*pending license agreement

Interested company members are invited to learn the audition dance combination prior to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s Illumination Dance Company! In addition to helping them feel more confident with their movement, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, and connecting more fully to their material.

Auditions for IDCO 2025 will be held on Monday, August 4th, 2025 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm at The Judy!

Middle School students are invited to learn the audition dance combination and workshop their vocal selection prior to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s youth performance troupes! In addition to helping them feel more confident with their movement, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, connecting more fully to their material, and preparing smart cuts.

Auditions for Middle School Musical Theatre Troupe 2025 will be held on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 or Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at The Judy!

Great for new, entry-level, AND returning students.
No experience is necessary. All are welcome!

The Force is Strong with This One!

Young Padawans, get ready for an epic theatrical adventure in SLT’s Summer Stages Workshop, inspired by the galaxy far, far away! Aspiring Jedi (and Sith!) will train in the ways of the stage through acting games, improvisation, scene work, and musical theatre song & dance, all while building confidence and having intergalactic fun!

Students who love visual art will also enjoy crafting Star Wars-themed projects and helping create scenic elements for their final performance. On the last day, families and friends are invited to a free informal showcase, where our young stars will bring their adventure to life on stage!

Join us for a thrilling week of storytelling, creativity, and theatrical training—because at Summer Stages, the stage is your destiny!

PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 8 at 11:00 AM (Ages 4-5); 1:30 PM (Last Names A-H); 2:45 PM (Last Names J-R); and 4:00 PM (Last Names S-Z)

Ages 4-5, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; $145
Ages 6-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending audition workshops!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of NOISES OFF will be offered Monday, August 4th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression!

High School students are invited to workshop their selections prior to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s youth performance troupes! In addition to helping them feel more confident, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, connecting more fully to their material, and preparing smart cuts.

Auditions for Teen Players 2025 will be held on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at The Judy!