The Story: Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher explores how a young orphan ultimately becomes Peter Pan. Director's Note: “To have faith is to have wings!” I am a huge Peter Pan fan and I have always loved this quote from the book. I love that Peter and the Starcatcher uses it so beautifully as well. I have limitless faith in these actors and you will see them fly tonight! ~Toni Butler" Peter … [Read more...] about ABC’s Peter and the Starcatcher
Footloose
This was an energetic and well-loved production! Footloose performed June 16-26, 2023 Theatre is a beautiful window to the truth in our own lives. While researching my vision for this production, the bridge kept creeping back to my mind. Important things happen to this town on the bridge; the accident that killed four teen-agers and the moment Ariel and Ren finally find someone who can see them the way they want to be seen. Symbolically, … [Read more...] about Footloose
ABC: Into the Woods
This Tony Award winning musical was presented by our Adult Boot Camp. Stephen Sondheim magically weaves together the Grimm's fairy tales with comical and touching genius! Director's Note: “I LOVE Into the Woods! I adore it with all my soul! Listen to the words… really listen. Pay attention to the moral of Act I (sung in the Act I Finale) then compare it to the moral of Act II (sung in the Act II Finale). There is so much to learn from Stephen … [Read more...] about ABC: Into the Woods
TAB’s This is a Test
Come see our Teen Advisory Board in the hysterical comedy by Stephen Gregg, This is a Test! Summary: A dark comedy about the pressures of school, tests, college acceptance, competitive classmates and general teenage angst. Alan is taking is sophomore history test and it feels like the world is working against him... or is it real? April 7 at 7p and 8:30p in The Black Box Tickets: $5 Approximate Running Time: 45 Minutes What is … [Read more...] about TAB’s This is a Test
ELA’s Seussical
ELA's Advance Theatre Class perform this whimsical musical January 20-28, 2023. Director's Note: Seussical is so fun! I love the message “A person’s a person no matter how small”. But it’s not just small, it’s everyone: tall, black, white, handicaped, mean, nice...everyone! I love how Horton stands up for “the small” in all kinds of adversity. I wish everyone could have a friend like Horton! We had a blast creating Seussical for you! The … [Read more...] about ELA’s Seussical
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
"The Herdman's were the worst kids in the whole history of the world!" And now they are in the Christmas Pageant?! Jen Kroff directed this holiday gem. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed December 1-3, 2022 Cast List … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ELA’s Cinderella
An exciting collaboration with ELA Students and Inclusion Cheer! Cinderella performed October 7-15 , 2022 Cast List *Denotes an Inclusion Actor **Denotes an ELA Inclusion Buddy ENSEMBLES CHRISTOPHER/Boston Muir LIONEL/Brock Harris KING/Kaden Kurtz Aiden Curtis Ashby Carter**, Joshua Anderson* Miles Villastrigo Noah Burket**, Ryker Sorenson** Terence Willis (CREW) Tyson Stark (CREW) FAIRY GODMOTHER/S/Hailey … [Read more...] about ELA’s Cinderella
ABC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Director's Note: This is my favorite Shakespearian play! How can you not love fairies, love unrequited, passionate acting, and loads of mischief?! And I love working with the ABC actors. Together these two loves have made a very entertaining night of theatre. So, enjoy all the whimzy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! ~Toni Butler Take a peak at all the fun: A Midsummer Night's Dream performed September 9-17, 2022 Cast … [Read more...] about ABC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
TBC, 2022: Give the Gift!
TBC was designed to give teens an intensely memorable theatre experience. Think theatre school on steroids and that is TBC... if you dare! Director's Note I LOVE TBC! This is year’s theme is “Give the Gift!”. I want these talented teens to understand that by giving, you don't lose yourself, you truly become bright! They have been amazing and a true delight to work with. Please enjoy this beautiful gift they have worked soooo hard on!" ~Toni … [Read more...] about TBC, 2022: Give the Gift!
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Director's Note: "Love works in miracles every day: such as weakening the strong, and stretching the weak; making fools of the wise, and wise men of fools; favouring the passions, destroying reason, and in a word, turning everything topsy-turvy." -Margaret of Valois, 1553 My director's wish for my cast and you is that we will look for the everyday miracles in our lives, we will open our hearts to love, and we will all enjoy this beautiful … [Read more...] about The Hunchback of Notre Dame