The Academy Center of the Arts is excited to announce the Academy Youth Theatre Summer 2023 Shows. Local theatre students ages 6 – 18 will spend 1 – 3 weeks this summer rehearsing each show to perform for the community. Come support the stars of tomorrow!
June 16: Young Actor’s Alice in Wonderland
Actors ages 6 – 10 will perform an abridged version of Alice in Wonderland in our Warehouse Theatre. This show has the charm of the classic story paired with simple yet creative staging. Follow Alice to Wonderland where she encounters curious creatures like the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Queen of Hearts. Alice’s adventures teach her to question and wonder. In doing so, she finds her voice and the confidence she needs to grow.
June 16: Young Actor’s Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter
Later in the day, another group of young actors will perform Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter, an homage to the beloved writer, illustrator, and natural scientist. In this lively and sweet story, many of her favorite animal friends surprise Beatrix when they learn she has been forgotten on her birthday. Join Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, and other animal friends in this fun story of kindness and friendship.
June 30 - July 2: Tarzan the Stage Musical
Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning “You’ll Be in My Heart,” as well as “Son of Man ” and “Two Worlds,” make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.
July 14 - 15: Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
July 28 - 29: Disney's Jungle Book, Kids
The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.
Does your child want to get involved in Youth Theatre at the Academy? It’s not too late to sign for some of our classes being offered later in the summer. Learn more about Youth Theatre today!
