AGES 8 - 18
Great for new, entry-level, AND returning students.
No experience is necessary. All are welcome!

The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to present DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR. in its 2025-2026 Education Series!

In DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR.,  the classic tale of toymaker, Geppetto’s, little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz.

Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish to bring his beloved puppet to life, the new father quickly learns that being a parent is full of challenges. He struggles to make his son "the perfect boy," only to lose him to a gang of Roustabouts. It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally.

Placement auditions for performers ages 8 through 18 will be held Monday, July 14th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre ("The Judy"). At the auditions, participants will be taught a short movement combination and a portion of a song from the show and will be given and asked to perform a short line reading.

Check out the audition workshop on Sunday, July, 2025, to get a jump-start on the competition!

The cast and parent meeting/ first rehearsal will be held Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 - 7pm at The Judy!

Rehearsals will begin Sunday, July 20th and will run Sundays - Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.

Performances will be presented Friday, September 5 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 6 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judy.

A participation fee/ tuition helps meet some of the project's costs.

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

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's Education Series production of GOOSEBUMPS* will be offered Sunday, August 24th, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PM at The Judy.

Everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to make your very best impression!

Participants will be taught a short movement combination, a portion of a song from the show, and a short line reading, all of which will be used in placement auditions. 

Placement Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 - 7pm - 9pm

*pending license agreement

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

Always wanted to be an actor, but didn’t know where to start? Come “play” with us in Acting Basics. This class focuses on fun and creativity through theatre games and dramatic story-building. Group interaction and cooperation in playing a scene will be emphasized.

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

An exciting exploration of “play-acting” for the very young child. This class encourages your child to have confidence in his or her ideas and abilities, develop concentration skills, and learn to work with others. Combines acting, singing, and movement.

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

In addition to learning fundamental dance steps, students will have the opportunity to perform repertory from popular children’s musicals. What a wonderful way to prepare for that next dance audition!

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

Improve your vocal skills while performing music written for the theatrical stage. Learn how to use your voice correctly while singing as a character and present your best in an audition.

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

Develop your vocal skills in the comfort of a group setting and gain confidence for that next audition.

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.

SESSION I: September 6th, 2025 - October 11th, 2025

Back by popular demand, this class is high-energy, fun-spirited and a terrific workout! Gotta Dance features a warm-up followed by a new musical theatre combination each week.

BECOME A TRIPLE THREAT!
Sign-up for two classes or more in a session and receive a 10% discount on each additional class. Discount available at check out.