We are bringing back this Improvinator favorite! Our improv team, The Improvinators presented The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2021 and it is back! Come see 6 (or more) spellers try to be the next champion! Beware: Some featured spellers will come from the audience! Hilarity and entertainment ensue in this musical comedy, Tony award winning gem! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be directed by Toni Butler, featuring a … [Read more...] about The Improvinators present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theatre News
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
Noises Off
One of the funniest plays ever written: A British farce inside a British farce! Sardines, mayhem, laughs and more! Noises Off will be directed by Jack Sheehan. INFORMATION: … [Read more...] about Noises Off
ELA’s The Addams Family
ELA's Advanced Class presented The Addams Family January 9-17, 2026 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 the engagement secret from Morticia, testing their relationship and everyone's understanding of love, family, and acceptance. … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Addams Family
The Toni Awards
What are The Toni Awards? Glad you asked! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) created this fun night to celebrate all the fun we have had with Kensington Theatre! There will be friends, fun, awards, performances and it is all FREE! Dress is Black Tie... or whatever you feel like wearing! Everyone is welcome. See you at the 13th Annual Toni Awards on December 3 at 7:30p, 2026!! 2025 Winners! Magic Moments: Magic Moments are picked by the … [Read more...] about The Toni Awards
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera Performed June 14-24, 2024 Take a look at this beloved and stunning production: Director's Note: “ 'All I wanted was to be loved for myself.' (Erik, The Phantom of the Opera) How many of us feel this way? I do. Phantom was the first mega-musical: big everything! But I encourage you to look past all the visual beauty (but enjoy it; we worked hard on that too!) and see the human struggle; the longing to be loved … [Read more...] about The Phantom of the Opera
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
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
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
TBC: Urinetown
Director's Note: I LOVE Urinetown and I LOVE TBC! So this was the perfect match for our second TBC production! The first time I saw Urinetown, I had no idea what to expect, but I quickly became a fan. I had never laughed so much in a musical before! I left the theatre that night so happy (even though my jaws ached from laughing!). This is the gift we want to give you tonight: laughter! Sometimes, a bit of laughter can ease the pains and … [Read more...] about TBC: Urinetown