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
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
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
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 12th Annal Toni Awards on December 5 at 7:30p, 2025!! 2024 Winners! Magic Moments: Magic Moments are picked by the … [Read more...] about The Toni Awards
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
The Crucible
The Crucible focuses upon a young farmer (John Proctor), his wife (Elizabeth Proctor), and a young servant-girl (Abigail) who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. Proctor brings Abigail to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. Proctor, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. Winner … [Read more...] about The Crucible
Tuck Everlasting
"So what do you say, Winnie? Do you want to live forever?" (Jesse Tuck) It's 1893 in Treegap, New Hampshire an eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her wrought iron fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who … [Read more...] about Tuck Everlasting