Spring Sessions – March through May 2026
PLEASE NOTE, there is a minimum number of participants required to run these sessions. If we do not reach that number, you will be informed a week prior to the session start and you will receive a full refund.
Grades K – 2
Bunnies!
Monday Session
March 9 – April 27
Grades K – 2
Tuesday Session
March 10 – April 28
Grades 3 – 5
Wednesday Session
March 11 – April 29
Our youth theatre education programs are designed to help each young artist reach his/her/their creative and personal potential. We limit our registrations for each session as the focus is not just on the final product, but the experience and growth along the way. Over the course of a session or workshop, our young actors develop self-confidence, artistic ability, and much more. The goal of our youth theatre program is for young performers to create lasting memories while developing skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Grades K – 2
Monday Session
Bunnies!
March 9 – April 27, 2026
About the Show: Hop On Stage with “Bunnies! A Hopping New Musical”! Grab your bunny ears and join the fun in this charming, fuzzy-filled production. With heart-warming themes of sharing and plenty of adorable characters, this musical invites young performers to shine, create, and celebrate together.
Grades: Currently in K through 2nd
Session Size: Limited to 12 – 14
Dates: Mondays from March 9 – April 27, 2026
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rehearsal Location: West Shore Theatre Arts & Education Center, 300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Performance Location: West Shore Theatre, 317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Cost: $325
Grades K – 2
Tuesday Session
Bunnies!
March 10 – April 28, 2026
About the Show: Hop On Stage with “Bunnies! A Hopping New Musical”! Grab your bunny ears and join the fun in this charming, fuzzy-filled production. With heart-warming themes of sharing and plenty of adorable characters, this musical invites young performers to shine, create, and celebrate together.
Grades: Currently in K through 2nd
Session Size: Limited to 12 – 14
Dates: Tuesdays from March 10 – April 28, 2026
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Location: West Shore Theatre Arts & Education Center, 300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Performance Location: West Shore Theatre, 317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Cost: $325
Grades 3 – 5
Wednesday Session
Penelope The Pink Nosed Puffin
March 11 – April 29, 2026
About the Show: It’s the big finale of the “Beak Bowl” and the comic, heartwarming tale of Penelope — the puffin with the pink nose who stands out from her orange-nosed teammates. When her team is down to one player, Penelope steps up and proves that differences don’t divide us.
Grades: Currently in 3rd through 5th
Session Size: Limited to 14 – 16
Dates: Tuesdays from March 11 – April 29, 2026
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Location: West Shore Theatre Arts & Education Center, 300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Performance Location: West Shore Theatre, 317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
Cost: $400
Scholarships
In an effort to give professional theatre experiences and opportunities to the most enthusiastic and interested young performers, a limited number of needs-based scholarships are available for all sessions. These scholarship opportunities are thanks to a generous grant from the Bob Craig Youth Foundation. If you are interested and in need, please view and complete the submission form at the link below.