For more information contact the Education Department at 417-413-2287 or e-mail education@springfieldlittletheatre.org.

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 SHREK - THE MUSICAL, JR.

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in SHREK - THE MUSICAL, JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, SHREK - THE MUSICAL, JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek.  One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, July 18 - 19, 2025; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

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

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

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

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

How Far Will You Go?

Set sail on a theatrical adventure this summer with SLT’s Summer Stages Workshop, inspired by the spirit and heart of Moana! Young performers will discover their inner storytellers through acting games, improvisation, scene work, and musical theatre song & dance, all while building confidence and having an ocean of fun!

Students who love visual art will also enjoy crafting island-themed projects. On the last day, families and friends are invited to a free informal showcase, where our young voyagers will bring their journey to life on stage!

Join us for a week of music, movement, and storytelling—because at Summer Stages, the stage is calling, and you must go!

PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 15 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