PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: Seussical Kids

Grades 5-8 • March 17-22, 2025 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $280 Subscribers/$290 Non-subscribers

Auditions, Friday March 14, 4:00-6:00 PM
Class, March 17-20, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class, March 21, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM (performance at 4:30 PM)
Class, March 22, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (performance at 11:00 AM)

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS,  the 40 minute adaptation of the Broadway musical, Seussical!

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Auditions will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 14, to determine role assignment. All students enrolled must attend auditions.

Performances are at 4:30 PM on Friday, Mar. 21, and Sat., Mar. 22 at 11:00 AM. Each student receives 2 complimentary tickets to the performance of his or her choice. Additional tickets may be purchased for $5 each online at dmplayhouse.com beginning Mar. 1. Seating is general admission.

Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 9-13
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Audition for roles and perform L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she meets The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and, of course, the Wicked Witch! Perform on the final day. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play!

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz
Grades 6-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 16-20
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Audition for roles and perform L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she meets The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and, of course, the Wicked Witch! Perform on the final day. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play!

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz
Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 7-11
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Audition for roles and perform L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she meets The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and, of course, the Wicked Witch! Perform on the final day. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play!

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Performance Academy: William Shakespeare's Get Thee Back to the Future!
Grades 8-12, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 7-11
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Marty McFly travels back in time from the 1980s to the 1950s, changing the path of his parents’ destiny, as well as his own. Each scene and line of dialogue from the hit movie is re-created with authentic Shakespearean rhyme, meter, and stage directions, including the inner thoughts of Einstein (the dog).

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Performance Academy: Disney’s Frozen Kids
Grades 5-8 · 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 14-18
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Join us for this stage adaptation of the animated film and Broadway musical. Bring your favorite characters to life and embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as songs from the Broadway production. This production is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.” 

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Performance Academy: The Happiness Shop
Grades 7-9, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 21-25
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

The Happiness Shop is not like any other. It is filled with Roppets:  not quite a robot and not quite a puppet. A Roppet is completely happy all the time. Isn’t that all it takes for a middle school student to be happy? Blake, Melanie and Wally all have pretty big problems. But in the shop they have one question to answer and one question only: What would you do to be completely happy? Performance on final day.

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!