Legally Blonde (Musical) Co-produced with Quannapowitt Players, Ages 10-18, 7/15-7/28
Our summer production at QP!
Legally Blonde!
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after al
Dates- Monday, July 15th- Friday, July 26th. Monday-Friday from 9-4pm (before/after care available).
Ticketed performances- Friday, July 26th at 6pm, Saturday, July 27th at 7pm, Sunday, July 28th at 2pm.
Location- Quannapowitt Playhouse, 55 Hopkins St. Reading, Ma.
Auditions will be held on the first day of the program. Everyone who registers will be cast.
Programs at the Quannapowitt playhouse are strictly limited due to the venue size. Don't miss out!
Frozen Jr. (Musical), Ages 6-12, 7/29-8/10
Frozen Jr.
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. 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 JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Dates- Monday, July 29th- Friday, Aug 9th. Monday-Friday from 9-4pm (before/after care available).
Ticketed performances- Saturday, Aug 10th @ 2pm and 4pm.
Location- UU Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St. Reading, Ma.
Join us for this adorable show!
Shrek Jr. (Musical), Ages 8-16, 8/12-8/24
Shrek!
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Dates- Monday, Aug 12th- Saturday, Aug 24th. Monday-Friday from 9-4pm (before/after care available).
Ticketed performances- Friday, Aug 23rd @ 6pm and Saturday, Aug 24th. @ 5pm at Parker Middle School.
Location- UU Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St. Reading, Ma.
Imaginative Acting (ages 4-6),Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Imaginative Acting (ages 4-6), Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
Come and express yourself in this wonderful beginning acting class. Our focus will be storytelling, imagination, art projects, singing, and dancing. Young performers will act out famous fairy tales and stories in a fun, supportive environment. Join us as we use our imagination, build confidence, and have a lot of laughs.
Our theme this session is ANIMAL ADVENTURES!
6 Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
May 6-June 17 (no class on May 27)
Class held at the UU Church of Reading
Imaginative Acting (ages 4-6), Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Imaginative Acting (ages 4-6), Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Come and express yourself in this wonderful beginning acting class. Our focus will be storytelling, imagination, art projects, singing, and dancing. Young performers will act out famous fairy tales and stories in a fun, supportive environment. Join us as we use our imagination, build confidence, and have a lot of laughs.
Our theme this session is ANIMAL ADVENTURES!
6 Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
May 8-June 19(no class on May 29)
Class held at the UU Church of Reading
Acting Out Loud!, (ages 7-12), Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Are you ready to take your acting to the next level? In this class will learn how to create interesting characters through acting games and improvisation. A perfect class for young actors who want to improve their acting while having a lot of fun.
Our theme this session is Improv comedy! Get ready to laugh!
Acting Out Loud (ages 7-12)
6 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
May 7-June 18 (no class May 28)
Class held at the UU Church of Reading
Friday Night Improv (pizza party)
Here is where all the fun happens! Join us for an evening of theatre and improv games that are suitable for all experience levels. This workshop will be a mix of all of our most popular games. Have the kids leave all their screens home and enjoy a night interacting with friends. Parents- you can also enjoy a little time to yourselves while we entertain the kids. You don't have to worry about dinner because we will be serving plenty of pizza and drinks. It's a fun night out for everyone!!
This workshop is limited to 15 kids and is appropriate for ages 8-13.
Friday, May 10th from 6-8:30pm.