2017 - 2018 Season
Elf - The Musical Jr.December 2017
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Performance Dates & Times:
Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission Tuition: $500 Discount for siblings and scholarships available Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional sibling Rated: G Please email: ratakwillis@gmail.com for questions and more information. 
The Drowsy ChaperoneJune 2018
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. Performance Dates:
Audition Age Range: 12 - 18 Years Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission Tuition: $500 (if cast) Discount for siblings and scholarships available Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional sibling Rated: PG Please email: ratakwillis@gmail.com for questions and more information. 
Peter PanAugust 2018
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh Music by Morris "Moose" Charlap Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Additional Music by Jule Styne Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan is the perfect show for the child in all of us... who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up. Peter Pan is a dream come true for theatres looking to spread their technical wings and entertain countless families. Performance Dates & Times:
Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission Tuition: $500 (if cast) Discount for siblings and scholarships available Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional sibling Rated: G Please email: ratakwillis@gmail.com for questions and more information. |
Disney's Mulan Jr.March 2018
Music, and Lyrics by David Zippel, Jeanine Tesori, Stephen Schwartz, Matthew Wilder, and Alexa Junge Based on Disney’s Oscar-nominated film, Disney's Mulan JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, Disney's Mulan JR.brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor! Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between revealing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan. Performance Dates & Times:
Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission Tuition: $500 (if cast) Discount for siblings and scholarships available Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional sibling Rated: G Please email: ratakwillis@gmail.com for questions and more information. 
The Little Mermaid Jr.August 2018
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking. Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild. Performance Dates & Times:
Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission Tuition: $500 (if cast) Discount for siblings and scholarships available Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional sibling Rated: G Please email: ratakwillis@gmail.com for questions and more information. |