Young Performers' Theatre (YPT)

2025 - 2026 Season - Upcoming Shows

Shrek the Musical, Jr. - September 13 through October 5, 2025

School Matinees: September 30, 2025; 9:15am and noon

Underwritten by Betty J. Paro, in remembrance of Tom Paro

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.

Directed by Megan Richmond
Choreographed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Jul 21, 2025 & Jul 22, 2025

Seussical Jr. - November 15 through December 7, 2025

School Matinees: December 2, 2025; 9:15am and noon

Underwritten by Betty J. Paro, in remembrance of Tom Paro

YPT-Seussical, Jr (2025)
Betty J. Paro, in remembrance of Tom Paro

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.  Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Directed by Jan Isaacson
Choreographed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Sep 15, 2025 & Sep 16, 2025

YPT-Beetlejuice Jr - March 14 through April 5, 2026

School Matinees: March 31, 2026; 9:15am and noon

It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

Directed by Tea Pusey
Choreographed by Logan Sexton
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Jan 5, 2206 & Jan 6, 2026

YPT-SpongeBob the Musical, Youth Edition - May 2 through May 24, 2026

School Matinees: May 5, 2026; 9:15am and noon

Underwritten by Dr. Jennifer & Scott Goldman, DDS

Plunge into this stunning dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Directed by Morgan Bartoe
Musical direction by Montana Monce