Six public performances. Previous experience is required.

Get ready for big laughs, catchy songs, and plenty of 1950s fun in BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION! When teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie is drafted into the army, his manager and secretary cook up one last publicity stunt: Conrad will visit a small town and give one lucky fan a goodbye kiss on live television. But when the famous singer arrives, the town turns upside down with jealous boyfriends, star-struck teens, and plenty of hilarious chaos!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers, memorable characters, and classic musical theatre moments, BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION is the perfect show for performers who love to sing, dance, and make audiences laugh. Join the cast and help bring this rock-and-roll musical comedy to life on stage!

Summer Institutes are intensive, all-inclusive theatrical training grounds for experienced musical theatre performers resulting in six public performances. They provide exciting opportunities for committed students to be a part of a full-scale production. A demanding two-week process from beginning to end, a SLT Summer Institute may best be described as “summer stock” for youth!

Have a 4–7-year-old ready for the spotlight? Explore our Summer Institute Pre-Performance Opportunities, where young performers can experience the excitement of the beautiful Landers stage while building confidence through acting, singing, and dancing.

Ages 8-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $385
Previous class, workshop, or production experience and the adherence to the highest standard of conduct is required.

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 BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION!

PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, July 31 - August 1, 2026; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

Ages 12-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $385

High School students are invited to learn the audition dance combination and workshop their vocal selection in preparation for 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 2026-2027 will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at The Judy.

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 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at The Judy.

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 2026-2027 will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 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 2026-2027 will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 or Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at The Judy.

Six public performances. All experience levels!

Be a part of a fun musical theatre production from start to finish in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre! All experience levels welcome.

This SLT Summer experience concludes with 6 public performances of JUNIE B.'s ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL, JR., a fun, family-friendly musical based on the popular Junie B. Jones books.

The story follows first-grader Junie B. Jones, who decides she’s the perfect person to write the ultimate guide to surviving school. As she gathers advice about everything from backpacks and classroom rules to friendships and playground drama, Junie B. struggles with writer’s block and keeps getting into trouble along the way. With help from her classmates and teacher, she learns that making mistakes is part of growing up—and that school (and life) always has more lessons to teach.

The show features upbeat songs, lots of humor, and heartwarming messages about friendship, responsibility, and learning from your mistakes

PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, 2026; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

Ages 4-7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM;$170
Ages 8-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $285

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 Series Production of JUNIE B.'s ESSENTIAL SURVIVIAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL, JR.!

PERFORMANCES: Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, 2026; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

Ages 12-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $285