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Summer Institute Pre-Performance Opportunity I, Ages 4-7: Never Grow Up
Ages: 4 - 7
Great for new students. All are welcome!
This summer, even our youngest performers will get to experience the excitement of stepping foot on the beautiful Landers stage! Designed specifically to provide the best “big stage” opportunity 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 enthusiastic environment, all while preparing a pre-performance for MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR.!
With two public performances, they'll get to share their own hard work with family, friends, and theatre lovers alike on the Landers stage, then enjoy watching the Summer Institute production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR.!
Join us for adventure, laughter, and endless make-believe—because at SLT, we never grow up!
PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, July 17 - 18, 2026; 10:00 AM, prior to the 10:30 AM performance of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR. at The Landers Theatre
Ages 4-7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; $270
Summer Institute Production I, Ages 8-18: Matilda The Musical, JR.
Ages: 8 - 18
Six public performances. Previous experience is required.
Step into the magical world of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR., where imagination, bravery, and a little bit of mischief can change everything! This high-energy musical tells the story of Matilda, a brilliant young girl with a vivid imagination and extraordinary courage. When she faces the mean-spirited headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda and her classmates discover that even the smallest voices can stand up for what’s right.
Filled with unforgettable songs, big dance numbers, and hilarious characters, this show is a fantastic opportunity for young performers to triumph on stage. If you love acting, singing, and being part of an inspiring story, come join the revolt, in the magic of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR.!
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.
Summer Institute Pre-Performance Opportunity II, Ages 4-7: Sock Hop
Ages: 4 - 7
Great for new students. All are welcome!
Grab your poodle skirts and slick your hair—it’s time to bop, twist, and rock through the 1950s! Join us for an SLT sock hop!
Even our youngest performers get to rock it on the Landers Stage this summer! 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 enthusiastic environment, all while preparing a pre-show performance for BYE BY BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION!
With two public performances, they'll get to share their hard work with family, friends, and theatre lovers alike on the Landers stage, then enjoy watching the Summer Institute production of BYE BY BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION!
PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday, July 31 - August 1, 2026; 10:00 AM, prior to the 10:30 AM performance of BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION at The Landers Theatre
Ages 4-7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; $270
Summer Institute Production II, Ages 8-18: Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition
Ages: 8 - 18
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.