ELA's Advanced Class presents The Addams Family! Performances: January 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, and 17 at 7p Tickets: $10 Tickets Policy: No refunds, No one under 3 will be admitted, Everyone entering theatre must have their own ticket Summary: Wednesday Addams falling in love with a "normal" boy, Lucas Beineke, and inviting his family to dinner, forcing her macabre family to confront change and tradition during one chaotic night, as Gomez keeps … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Addams Family
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Les Misérables School Edition, 2026
Early Light Academy, in proud partnership with Kensington Theatre, is thrilled to bring back an audience favorite that has captivated hearts and inspired generations: Les Misérables. As the world’s longest-running musical and a true modern classic, this powerful production is based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel and features one of the most unforgettable scores in musical theatre history. Designed to be an extraordinary experience for teen … [Read more...] about Les Misérables School Edition, 2026
The Sound of Music
A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. An Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. The Sound of Music will be directed by Maggie Scott Sheehan, with music direction by … [Read more...] about The Sound of Music
Puffs
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. this, however, is not his story. this is the story of the Puffs.... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Puffs is a fast-paced, irreverent comedy with a heartwarming message. Thirteen actors play ~50 characters with many, many quick character and costume changes. Puffs was directed by Rebekah … [Read more...] about Puffs
ELA Matilda 2025
ELA Performing Arts is excited to announce that this year’s school musical is Matilda! We’re bringing this high-energy, heartwarming show to life with a full production featuring our 5th year of partnership with Inclusion Cheer for Inclusion Theatre. The production was directed and choreographed by Mrs. Butler, with music direction by Mrs. Kugler, and featured a live orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Willis. Director's Note: I love this … [Read more...] about ELA Matilda 2025
TBC: Little Shop of Horrors
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 did Little Shop of Horrors! Summary: Little … [Read more...] about TBC: Little Shop of Horrors
Big Fish
Director's Note: “It has long been a dream of mine to direct Big Fish in connection with Father’s Day. I can think of no better story—no better musical—to honor the bond between fathers and their children. One line from the novel has always stayed with me: 'If a man could be said to be loved by his son, then I think that man could be considered great'. To be seen as great in the eyes of our children—what a beautiful and humbling definition of a … [Read more...] about Big Fish
Man of La Mancha
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
ABC’s SHREK
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
ELA Shrek 2025
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 ELA Shrek 2025









