Youth Troupe classes, camps, and shows are designed to ignite each child’s passion for the performing arts, foster creativity and self-expression, and build confidence and communication skills. Of course, students also make new friends and learn new skills in a supportive, fun environment. Through the school year we offer after-school opportunities for elementary and middle school age students. In the summer we expand our programming to include high school students. Scholarships are available!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
Between the Lines - High/Middle School Summer Musical
Ages: Grades 6-12
Dates: Monday, June 1- Friday, June 26
Times: Noon- 4:00 pm
Cost: $325
Instructor: Emily Giles, Lauren Thiessen
Description: Between the Lines is an empowering musical about finding your place in the world. When Delilah moves to a new town, she escapes into her favorite book — where Prince Oliver seems to understand her. But as fantasy and reality blur, she discovers her own story is just as powerful.
Rehearsals begin June 1 from noon- 4 pm. Performances will be on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 and Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 pm with call-backs Wednesday, April 22 at 7 pm.
If you ONLY want to be considered for ensemble and don't want to sing alone, please show up at 7:00 for an ensemble call.
If you want to be considered for a leading role or solo singing role, please call our box office to sign up for an audition time. The box office number is 785-843-7469. Time slots are in 5 minute increments beginning at 7:30 pm. Students should prepare an audition song (16-32 measures) to sing. We will provide an accompanist. Musicals with a similar pop musical sound include Dear Evan Hansen, Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, The Prom, Waitress. For our younger actors, you might consider one of these songs- Part of Your World, Tomorrow, Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Popular, Good Morning Baltimore
Under the Sea, Freak Flag. These are merely suggestions.
There will also be three dance calls that evening, so people auditioning should plan to attend one of those. They will be held at 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:30 pm. If you are auditioning for ENSEMBLE only, plan to attend the 7:30 dance call immediately following the 7:00 Ensemble call.
If you can not attend auditions, please reach out to Emily Giles to see what your options are- youth@theatrelawrence.com.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
The Aristocats KIDS
(Summer Elementary Musical)
Ages: Incoming 1-5th graders
Dates: July 13- July 24 (Mondays- Fridays- Performances will be Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm )
Times: 9:30 am to Noon
Cost: $275
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
Willy Wonka KIDS
(Summer Elementary Musical)
Ages: Incoming 1-5th graders
Dates: July 13- July 24 (Mondays- Fridays- Performances will be Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 25 at 2:30 pm)
Times: Noon to 4:00 pm
Cost: $275
Instructor: Becky O'Keefe and Sara Bonner
Description: Willy Wonka KIDS is a familiar story filled with wonder! There are many featured and ensemble roles to be cast during the first day of camp., Please come be a part of this scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth!
Summer Opportunity
Mega Monster Mash UP! Camp
Ages: Incoming grades 1-5
Dates: Tuesday, May 26-Friday, May 29
Times: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $220
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Kick off Storybook Summer on the Stage with a 4-day monstrously fun adventure! What happens when wacky monster mash-up characters take over a theatre? Through acting, singing, movement, creativity, and theatre games, campers will bring their own monster characters to life and create Mega Monster Mash-Up memories!
Summer Opportunity
Woodland Friends- Sing First Music Play Lab
Ages: Incoming Kindergarten- 3rd graders
Dates: Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5
Times: 9:00 am to 10:15 am
Cost: $120
Instructor: Sara Bonner
Description: Come create with music, movement, props, and instruments! Each day includes circle time for songs and musical challenges, plus open music centers where children explore, create, and fill our playhouse with joyful sound.s, we will make hilarious scenes and skits!
Summer Opportunity
Woodland Friends- Sing First Music Play Lab
Ages: 18 months-4 years old with a caregiver
Dates: Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5
Times: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $120
Instructor: Sara Bonner
Description: Come create with music, movement, props, and instruments! Each day includes circle time for songs and musical challenges, plus open music centers where children explore, create, and fill our playhouse with joyful sound.
Summer Opportunity
Improv Night! Monday Workshop
Ages: Incoming 3-6 graders
Dates: Monday, June 1
Times: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Join us for a one-night-only workshop! Play Improv games, learn new improv skills, and make friends!
Summer Opportunity
My First Theatre Class- Tuesday Class
Ages: 3-5 yearsPreSchool
Dates: Tuesdays in June (June 2, 9, 16, 23)
Times: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $80
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Pre-School Theatre has never been so fun! Each week we will go on adventures, use our imaginations, move in creative ways, and tell stories!
Summer Opportunity
All Things Theatre- Intro to Theatre Tuesday Class
Ages: incoming grades 2-5
Dates: Tuesdays in June (June 2, 9, 16, 23)
Times: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $120
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Let's learn about the fundamentals and basics of the theatre- between being an actor, learning about the stage, set and props, or learning various theatre games and skills. We will cover it all!
Summer Opportunity
June Caregiver- Child Tuesday Class
Ages: 18 mo- 4 years
Dates: Tuesdays in June (June 2, 9, 16, 23)
Times: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $80
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Together with your child, we will focus on movement, pretend, and imagination. Each week will be exciting and different (and screen free!)
Summer Opportunity
Child-Cargiver Creative Play Spotlight Saturday Class
Ages: 18 mo- 3 years
Dates: Saturdays in June (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Times: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Cost: $60
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: This class focuses on imagination play, movement, music, and simple storytelling that caregivers can easily replicate at home.
Summer Opportunity
Imaginative Theatre Lab Spotlight Saturday Class
Ages: Incoming 1-5 graders
Dates: Saturdays in June (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Times: 1:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $80
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: This class will explore character building, collaborative storytelling, and help devise a play to perform at the end!
Summer Opportunity
Preschool Imagination Adventure Spotlight Saturday Class
Ages: 3-5 years old
Dates: Saturdays in June (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Times: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Cost: $60
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: This class is imagination-based adventures using creative movement, storytelling prompts, and sensory exploration.
Summer Opportunity
Improvisations- Summer Games! Spotlight Saturday Class
Ages: Incoming 1-5 graders
Dates: Saturdays in June (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Times: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
Cost: $80
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: This class is all about games! Learn new improv games and play your favorites! Gain improv skills!
Summer Opportunity
Oops! Let’s Use It! Workshop
Ages: Incoming 1-4th graders
Dates: Monday, June 8
Times: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description:Join us for a one-night-only workshop! Using improv skills and wacky, zany props, we will make hilarious scenes and skits!
Summer Opportunity
Swifties: Stories Through Song- Elementary Era Camp
Ages: Incoming 1-5th graders
Dates: Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12 (camp presentation on Friday at 11:00 AM)
Times: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $175
Instructor: Becky O’Keefe
Description: Students will choose their favorite Taylor Swift songs, bring them to life, and shine in a special performance for family and friends. You can enroll even if you have already attended a Taylor Swift camp.
Summer Opportunity
Hunting for Demons: The Next Chapter Camp
Ages: Incoming Grades 1-5
Dates: Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19 (camp presentation on Friday at 11:00 AM)
Times: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $175
Instructor: Becky O’Keefe
Description: In this high-energy, week-long drama camp, YOU help continue the story of secret demon hunters! Act, improvise, and imagine new twists — from magical characters to unexpected adventures — while building your own version of the tale. Songs and dances from the original story will also make an appearance!ay, June 26 (camp presentation on Friday at 11:00 AM)
Summer Opportunity
Cardboard Beach Town Workshop
Ages: Incoming 1-6 graders
Dates: Monday, June 15
Times: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Join us for a one-night-only workshop! Put your carpentry skills to use and help build a cardboard beach town! Focus on sets and props!
Summer Opportunity
A Whole New World Camp
Ages: Grades 1-5
Dates: Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26 (camp presentation on Friday at 11:00 AM)
Times: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $175
Instructor: Becky O’Keefe
Description: Students will create “A Whole New World” by mixing favorite characters into one magical story! Campers will choose from heroes, princesses, villains, and more as they build an exciting show where their fairy tale worlds collide.
Summer Opportunity
Pickle Planet Summer Vacation Workshop
Ages: Incoming grades 3-6
Dates: Monday, June 22
Times: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: In this one-night-only, no-pressure creative dramatics workshop, kids will explore wacky characters, silly movement, and playful, out-of-this-world storytelling. Brine optional!
Summer Opportunity
Pickle Planet Summer Vacation Camp
Ages: Incoming grades 1-6
Dates: Monday, June 29- Friday, July 3
Times: 9:00 am to Noon
Cost: $175
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Blast off to Pickle Planet—a zany, squishy world! In this playful camp, kids create wacky characters, silly movements, and out-of-this-world stories. Just bring your imagination and get ready for a dill-ightful adventure!
Summer Opportunity
Creepy, Crawly Creature Workshop
Ages: Incoming 1-6 graders
Dates: Monday, June 29
Times: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Join us for a one-night workshop of hands-on, hair-raising fun! Kids will create their own creepy-crawly puppet and learn puppetry skills to bring it to life.
Summer Opportunity
Our Town: Sing First Music Play Lab
Ages: 18 months- 4 years old with a caregiver
Dates: Monday, July 6- Friday, July 10
Times: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: $120
Instructor: Sara Bonner
Description: Explore music and movement with instruments and creative play! Each day features songs, musical challenges, and open music centers where children explore and create—filling our playhouse with joyful sound.
Summer Opportunity
Our Town: Sing First Music Play Lab
Ages: incoming kindergarten- 3rd graders
Dates: Monday, July 6- Friday, July 10
Times: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Cost: $120
Instructor: Sara Bonner
Description: Explore music and movement with instruments and creative play! Each day features songs, musical challenges, and open music centers where children explore and create—filling our playhouse with joyful sound.
Summer Opportunity
Swifties: Stories Through Song- Middle School Era Camp
Ages: Grades 5-8
Dates: Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 (camp presentation on Friday at 11:00 AM)
Times: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $175
Instructor: Becky O’Keefe
Description: Students will choose their favorite Taylor Swift songs, bring them to life, and shine in a special performance for family and friends. You can enroll even if you have already attended a Taylor
Swift camp.
Summer Opportunity
Weather Wizard Workshop
Ages: Incoming 1-6 grades
Dates: July 13
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Join us for a magical evening where you’ll make your own wizard wand and learn to harness your wizard powers—including controlling the weather! Perfect for young witches and wizards ready to cast some fun spells.
Summer Opportunity
Make a Play Intensive for Middle Schoolers
Ages: Grades incoming 6th - 8th
Dates: Monday, July 20- Friday, July 24
Times: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: $175
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: During this high-energy, imagination-packed week, campers will dream up dazzling characters, design fabulous costumes, and collaborate to create an original play from scratch! Through theatre games, creative storytelling, and lots of laughter, we’ll bring our big ideas to life—culminating in a one-of-a-kind performance at the end of the week that’s bursting with creativity and fun!
Summer Opportunity
Storybook Creative Play
Ages: ages 3-5 years old
Dates: Monday, July 27- Friday, July 21
Times: 2:00- 3:30
Cost: $150
Instructor: Kayla Sandusky
Description: Step into a world where storybooks come alive! Campers will go on imagination-filled adventures, create their own magical characters, and bring the fun to life in a silly, storybook-inspired performance for their grown-ups at the end of the week.s, we will make hilarious scenes and skits!
Summer Opportunity
Prince and Princess Camp
Ages: Grades 1-5
Dates: Monday, July 27- Friday, July 31 (Performance on Friday at 3:00 pm)
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $275
Instructor: Emily Giles
Description: What could possibly go wrong at a world-wide storybook convention where all the famous princes, princesses, fairies, and fairy-tale friends gather under one enchanted roof? When magic mirrors glitch, fairy wands misfire, and royal mix-ups turn the schedule upside down, it’s up to our campers to save the day!
Join us for the fifth production in our Princess & Prince Camp series—where everyone gets a part, lines to shine with, and of course, a crown. With laughter, teamwork, and a little theatrical magic, we’ll create a royally unforgettable performance. After all… what could be better than that?
