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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

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

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

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

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 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 students … [Read more...] about ELA’s Seussical

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

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