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Synopsis: Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. … [Read more...] about Big Fish

Teen Boot Camp (TBC) is designed to be a rigorous theatre learning experience. It will be very challenging, quick paced, and demanding. One might describe it as a theatre class on steroids! If your teen has been aching to be a better actor, this intense program is the solution! Every four years, we do a full production in 3 weeks! We have done Pippin (2017) and Urinetown (2021). In 2025, we are doing Little Shop of Horrors with a live … [Read more...] about TBC: Little Shop of Horrors

Director's Note: “To reach the unreachable stars.” How can one not be moved by a show with such a profound and soaring message? “To see life as it should be.” These words resonate deeply within me, for they capture a vision of hope, of aspiration, of striving for something greater than ourselves. I feel intimately connected to the powerful themes woven throughout this musical. “This is my quest”: Each day, I endeavor to reach my own “stars,” to … [Read more...] about Man of La Mancha

Director's Note: I love the idea of how sunflowers constantly face the sun; they turn toward what nourishes and sustains them. Even though Shrek is initially a solitary, grumpy creature, like the sunflower’s stem that stretches through the soil to its bright yellow bloom, he too seeks light—be it in the form of friendship, acceptance, or love. The sunflower’s act of reaching toward the sun mirrors Shrek’s eventual turn toward openness and … [Read more...] about ABC’s SHREK

Our ABC adults are taking on the 2nd longest running musical of all time: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats! Come to the Jellicle Ball! Cats Performed November 8-18, 2024 on the Main Stage and was directed and choreographed by Toni Butler accompanied by a live orchestra under the direction of Michelle Willis. Director's Note: “Well, here we are! You came, perhaps out of curiosity or a deep-seated love for cats—whatever your reason, welcome! The more I … [Read more...] about ABC’s Cats

Director's Note "I LOVE TBC!! This is my 10th year directing TBC. Every year has been a gift; To work and play with such thoroughly delightful teens has been unforgettable! This year’s theme, “It’s about us!”, is about the relationships we have on stage and how to communicate them in a way that the audience connects and cares about those relationships too. Sit back and enjoy seeing how awesome these teens have become in just three weeks!" ~Toni … [Read more...] about TBC 2024: It’s about us!