Lovegood
Main Stage Productions
As a performing arts organization, we have a variety of ways to present the culmination of our collective talents. Our Main Stage Productions are the bellwether of what we do here and allow for all the pieces to be put together into an intentional and professional production. For those who are in our community already, it is usually the next step after taking classes for a season or two. It’s also an opportunity for newcomers who have some stage experience to join us for a show.
In addition to having a great time telling stories that are inspiring, exceptional, and compelling; it’s also a fantastic way to make friends for a lifetime. We truly believe in community here and aim to set our performers, technicians, and families up for a remarkable experience in accomplishing something that is bigger than ourselves. We do three Main Stage Musical Productions a year and one Main Stage Play. Check out the link below to see what we’re currently producing and how you can come and see or be involved in. If you are an adult over the age of 22, you have two opportunities a year to join us for our all age 8+ Main Stage Musicals in Fall and Summer, and our all age 12+ Main Stage Play in Spring. Stay tuned for announcements of future shows!
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Ticketing:
Who in the world decided playing was just for children? That at a certain age responsibility must take its place? Play defines the joy of childhood and we let responsibility define "what it means to be an adult." With this "one or the other" mindset, our lives will lack the balance we need to be healthy, no matter our age. All work and no play can plunge us into misery, feeling as if we are always carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. However, too much play and the neglect of responsibility in our lives can lead to chaos and losing what and who we hold dear.
Peter Pan tells us the story of Wendy, the girl who wants to grow up too fast, and Peter, the boy who wants to never grow up. Throughout the play these two extreme attitudes exemplify the need for balance of play and responsibility. We see Wendy attempt to be responsible for everyone and everything, doing so in the manner of her tightly buttoned up role models, Mr. & Mrs. Darling. In spite of the fun and freedom from his play and games, Peter is alone and floating in the world without anyone to support him. He puts on a false air of apathy and nonchalance for anything beyond his frolicking about, and ends up driving Wendy and his friends away.
There have been many studies that advocate for play based learning for kids and show the importance of play at any age and stage in our lives. Despite that evidence, we as adults tend to overcrowd our lives with responsibility. The moment we think about "taking that dance class just for fun" or "learning to do parkour just for the heck of it," our inner critic shuts it down with all the things you "should" be doing as a responsible adult. However, finding a balance of the two is what creates both joy and a fulfilling life.
My plea to you is this: come, sit with us for a while, watch these students embody the characters in this timeless tale and let them remind you how to play. We hope you leave with a smile on your face and hope in your heart; hope for a future with a little more laughter, a little more empathy, a lot more play.
Performance: Saturday, May 25 4pm. Get your tickets today!
Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
”PETER PAN” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on
behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Sponsors:
A giant thank you to our presenting sponsor: Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care!
And our annual show sponsors who together make our shows possible!
Main Stage Musical Auditions/Tech:
Next Musical Auditions: Summer
Join us this Summer for our Summer All Ages 8+ Main Stage Production, Tuck Everlasting. While we aren’t quite ready to launch yet, you can save the following dates:
Auditions: Wednesday, May 29 (this is a change from what was previously announced)
Callbacks:
Dance: Thursday, May 30
Acting/Vocals: Friday, May 31
Rehearsals:
Tuesday June 11th
Optional Mentee/Mentor Mixer: 5:30pm
Welcome Night/Read Through 6pm-9pm
Thursdays (Principal roles only) 5pm-9pm June 13-July 25 (but not July 4)
Fridays 5pm-9pm June 14-26
Saturdays 9am-2pm June 15-July 6
Saturdays 9am-4pm July 13-July 27
Tech Week: July 29-August 1 5pm-9:20pm
Performances: August 2-11
If you would like to be notified when audition registration is live, be sure to join our mailing list!
Main Stage Play Auditions
We have already cast our Spring Main Stage Play, Peter Pan. Join our mailing list to be notified when whenever a new season/audition launches.