Academy Youth Theatre

About the Show : Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.  Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Ages: 9-14

Auditions: TBD

Director(s): Angie Kraje

Dates: April 1 – 5

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost: $275

Shows: Friday April 5 at 7pm; Saturday April 6 at 11am

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About the Show: The story is going magically to plan for Cinderella – the Magic Fairy does her job, her dress is divine, the ball, everything she could wish for.. and the Prince! What a catch! But when the royal temper frays and the heads begin to roll, shocked Cinders finds her wishes are all washed up. Who will save her now?

This camp will be double casted. Both casts will meet at the same time.

Ages: Rising 1st – Fifth Grade

Auditions: TBD

Director(s): Brooke Spencer

Dates: June 10 – 14

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost: $325

Shows: Cast A : Friday June 14 @ 5pm & 7pm. Cast B: Saturday June 15 @ 10am & 1pm

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About the Show : Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale.  Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

This camp will be double casted if we reach 50 students.  Both casts will meet at the same time.

Ages: Rising 6th – 8th grade

Auditions: TBD

Director(s): Brooke Spencer

Dates: June 17 – 28

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost: $375

Shows: Cast A : Friday June 28 @ 7pm & Sat June 29 @ 11am. Cast B: Saturday June 29 @ 2pm & 7pm

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About the Show : The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory… or suffer the consequences.

Ages: Rising 9th – 12th grade

Auditions: TBD

Director(s): Brooke Spencer

Dates: July 8 – 26

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost: $450

Shows: Friday July 26 @ 7pm. Saturday July 27 @ 2pm & 7pm

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