Take your performance skills to the next level in this exhilarating four-day summer workshop designed for experienced musical theatre performers ages 13 and up! Train with Broadway industry professionals, both in person and through virtual visits, as you dive into challenging musical theatre dance combinations, insightful vocal workshops, and dynamic acting techniques.

Work with repertoire from your favorite Broadway shows, refine your artistry, and gain invaluable insight from those who have graced the Great White Way. The experience culminates in an exciting showcase performance on Friday at 7:00 PM in The Reynolds Auditorium at The Judy, where participants will shine in front of family, friends, and theatre enthusiasts.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your craft and step into the spotlight like never before!

Thinking about joining SLT Academy? Get a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a middle or high school student in our pre-professional training program during this two-day immersive experience!

Participants will:

• Meet one-on-one with our staff for personalized consultations
• Tour The Judy and explore our state-of-the-art facilities
• Preview our curriculum and daily schedule
• Take part in conservatory-style arts classes in acting, voice, and dance
• Meet current and former students and hear about their experiences
• Connect with our talented faculty and see what makes SLT Academy unique

The experience culminates in a Parent & Student Informational Session and Q&A at 3:30 PM on the second day, where families can ask questions and gain deeper insight into our program.

If you’re passionate about musical theatre and looking for the perfect place to grow as a performer and student, come see if SLT Academy is the right fit for you!

Open to rising 6th-12th graders.

For additional information, contact SLT Academy Coordinator Jessica Bower at jessicab@springfieldlittletheatre.org.

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

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 Disney • Pixar's FINDING NEMO, KIDS.

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 12-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 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!

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

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