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

Welcome to the Family, Madrigal!

Step into a magical world of theatre this summer with SLT’s Summer Stages Workshop, inspired by the colorful and enchanting spirit of Encanto! Young performers will discover their unique gifts through acting games, improvisation, scene work, and musical theatre song & dance—all while building confidence and having fun!

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

Join us for a week of singing, dancing, storytelling, and creativity—because at Summer Stages, everyone has a special role to play!

PERFORMANCES: Friday, June 6 at 11:00 AM (Ages 4-7); 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 6-16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225

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

A Theatrical Adventure Worthy of Hogwarts!

Accio, actors! Step into a magical world of theatre this summer with SLT’s Summer Stages Workshop, inspired by the wonder and whimsy of Harry Potter! Young performers will unlock their dramatic potential through acting games, improvisation, scene work, and musical theatre song & dance—all while building confidence and having a spellbinding good time!

Students who love visual art will also have fun crafting wizarding world-themed projects.  On the last day, families and friends are invited to a free informal showcase, where our young wizards and witches will take the stage and bring their magic to life!

Join us for an enchanting week of storytelling, creativity, and theatrical fun—because at Summer Stages, the stage is where the real magic happens!

PERFORMANCES: Friday, June 13 at 11:00 AM (Ages 4-7); 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 6-16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225

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!  

Disney • Pixar's FINDING NEMO, KIDS is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

PERFORMANCES: Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, 2025; 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

Six public performances. Previous experience is required.

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!

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.

Ages 8-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $385

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Even our youngest performers get to shine in SLT’s Summer Institute! Designed specifically for ages 4-7, this exciting program runs from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM daily and offers a fun, engaging introduction to musical theatre. Participants will explore acting, singing, and dancing in a nurturing and creative environment, all while preparing for their special moments on stage in our full-scale production of SHREK - THE MUSICAL, JR.!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers to experience the magic of theatre, build confidence, and be part of a professional-style production alongside older cast members. With six public performances, they'll get to share their hard work with family, friends, and theatre lovers alike on the Landers stage!

Join us for an unforgettable journey where even the smallest fairy tale creatures help bring this “big bright beautiful world” to life!

Ages 4-7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM;$270

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

Six public performances. Previous experience is required.

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!

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!

Ages 8-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $385

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Even our youngest performers get to shine in SLT’s Summer Institute! Designed specifically for ages 4-7, this exciting program runs from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM daily and offers a fun, engaging introduction to musical theatre. Participants will explore acting, singing, and dancing in a nurturing and creative environment, all while preparing for their special moments on stage in our full-scale production of BEETLEJUICE, JR.!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers to experience the magic of theatre, build confidence, and be part of a professional-style production alongside older cast members. With six public performances, they'll get to share their hard work with family, friends, and theatre lovers alike on the historic Landers stage!

Ages 4-7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM;$270

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PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, 2025; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 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 4-7); 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 6-16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225

Contemporary Dance Intensive: Move, Express, Inspire!

Get ready to level up your dance skills in this electrifying week-long Contemporary Dance Intensive designed for dancers ages 13 -18! Immerse yourself in high-energy Hip Hop, expressive Lyrical, dynamic Contemporary, and the hottest Popular Trends in dance today.

This intensive will challenge dancers to refine their technique, expand their artistry, and build confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment. Each day will push boundaries with cutting-edge choreography, improvisation exercises, and performance techniques that reflect the evolution of contemporary dance.

Whether you're looking to enhance your versatility, strengthen your storytelling, or just dance your heart out, this is the ultimate summer experience for passionate movers.

Join us for an unforgettable week of rhythm, creativity, and self-expression—because the world is your stage!

Leave it on the dance floor!

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 4-7); 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 6-16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225