Spring Sessions – March through May 2025
Grades K – 3
Tuesday Session
March 18 – May 12*
Grades K – 3
Wednesday Session
March 19 – May 14
Grades 4 – 8
Disney Villains
Thursday Session
March 20 – May 15
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 – 3
Tuesday Session
Bada Bing, It’s Spring!
March 18 – May 12, 2025*
About the Show: Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. While the children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped up but the flowers remain hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why and bring about the first blossoms of the season!
Grades: Currently in K through 3rd
Session Size: Limited to 12 – 14
Dates: Tuesdays from March 18 – May 12, 2025* (final rehearsal will be Monday, May 12 instead of Tuesday, May 13)
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 17, 2025 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: $300
Grades K – 3
Wednesday Session
Bada Bing, It’s Spring!
March 19 – May 14, 2025
About the Show: Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. While the children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped up but the flowers remain hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why and bring about the first blossoms of the season!
Grades: Currently in K through 3rd
Session Size: Limited to 12 – 14
Dates: Tuesdays from March 19 – May 14, 2025
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 17, 2025 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: $300
Grades 4 – 8
Thursday Session
Disney Villains
March 20 – May 15, 2025
About the Show: Not all Disney characters are heroes and heroines—often the most memorable songs and performances are delivered by villains. This cabaret style session will highlight some of Disney’s best villainous numbers including Be Prepared, Cruella De Vil, Gaston, Mother Knows Best, Oogie Boogie’s Song, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Rotten to the Core, Shiny, The Siamese Cat Song, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) and more.
Grades: Currently in 4th through 8th
Session Size: Limited to 16 – 20
Dates: Thursdays from March 20 – May 15, 2025
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, May 17, 2025 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: $375
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.