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 will be directed and choreographed by Mrs. Butler, with music direction by Mrs. Kugler, and will feature a live orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Willis. Information: … [Read more...] about ELA Matilda 2025
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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
ELA’S Aladdin, 2024
We are so excited to present Aladdin with ELA and Inclusion Cheer! Information: Tickets: $10 Ticket Policy: No refunds. No babies (no one under 3) can enter the theatre. Everyone entering the theatre must have a ticket. Assigned seating. Age Recommendation: 5+ Approximate Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (including a 10 minute intermission) Performances: October 4, 5* @3p and 7p, 7*, 11, and 12, 2024 (*Inclusion … [Read more...] about ELA’S Aladdin, 2024
ELA’s Peter and the Starcatcher
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 and … [Read more...] about ELA’s Peter and the Starcatcher
ELA’s The Lion King
The Lion King! We collaborated again with our awesome friends to create Inclusion Theatre! Lion king performed October 6-14, 2023 Take a Sneak Peak: Cast List: LIONESSES/STARS Ashlyn Gardner*, Amanda Nestman** Bailey Nelson*, Rosa Howes** Charlotte Arsenault Cyana Griffin*, Julie Rhodes** Lexi Sorensen*, Shaye Haskins** Mariana Morillo GAZELLES/DANCE ENSEMBLE/STARS Ellie Stottmann Mika Munkhsaikhan Paula … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Lion King
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
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
ELA’s Frozen
An exciting collaboration with ELA Student and Inclusion Actors, this is one you won't want to miss! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Frozen performed April 6-13, 2022 Check out our … [Read more...] about ELA’s Frozen
A Different Kind Of Double Cast
DUAL PRODUCTIONS LIGHT UP THE STAGE IN BIG XANADU, XANADU JR. Xanadu–a mythical place described in the 1980 musical fantasy film starring Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck–comes to life as a musical on the black box stage for Kensington Theatre Company in South Jordan. A unique partnership brings Kensington and Early Light Academy together as a shared space for the arts, and something extra special is happening. Both a 9th grade … [Read more...] about A Different Kind Of Double Cast
ELA’s Xanadu Jr.
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal, Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds. Take a … [Read more...] about ELA’s Xanadu Jr.