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MainStage Summer 2024
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however — the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Warning:
Matilda contains moments of cartoonish violence and depicts adults in positions of responsibility who are outrageously neglectful and demeaning. Matilda uses her positive attitude to stand up to severe bullying against herself and others. (There is one use of the word “hell.”) Recommended for age 9+.
Performance Schedule
- Frida, July 26, 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 27, 3:00pm
- Sunday, July 28, 3:00pm
- Friday, August 2, 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 3, 3:00pm
- Sunday, August 4, 3:00pm
DownStage Center Summer 2024
Disney-PIXAR Finding Nemo KIDS
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Performance Schedule
- Friday, August 23, 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 24, 3:00pm
- Sunday, August 25, 3:00pm
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Previous Productions This Season:
DownStage Center Spring 2024
Addams Family Young at Part
Performed: May 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19
DownStage Center Winter 2024
Xanadu JR.
Performed: January 6-8, 13-15 and 10-22
Show Programs
July-August, 2024: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
May, 2024: Addams Family Young at Part
January, 2024: Xanadu JR.
August, 2023: Disney's Frozen KIDS
July, 2023: Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical
April–May, 2023: Newsies JR.
January, 2023: Beauty and the Beast JR.
August, 2022: Disney's Moana JR.
July, 2022: Disney's Descendants The Musical
April–May, 2022: Roald Dahl's Matilda JR.
January, 2022: High School Musical JR.
August, 2021: She Kills Monsters
July, 2021: Could You Hug a Cactus?
January, 2021: Emma: A Pop Musical
August, 2020: Super Happy Awesome News
July, 2020: The Show Must Go Online
January, 2020: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.
Performance Opportunities for Developing Voices
DownStage Center produces several "low tech" shows each season for which the key word is "nurturing." DSC programming features a "no tears" workshop style audition, a rehearsal schedule tailored to the needs of our youngest actors, and performance opportunities in small venues just right for developing voices. Additionally, alumni and MainStage performers are used as mentors and in production roles. Students ages 7 and up participate in DSC shows.
The DownStage Center Education Division offers year round camps, and classes for students ages 3 to 18. Musical Theatre Goes to School is our DSC outreach program.
The Hi-Liners MainStage
MainStage produces a major Broadway musical each year featuring a live music and high-end production values. Students ages 9-22 participate in a rigorous audition and rehearsal process based on the Actor's Equity Association model. Members of the cast are mentored and supported by local professionals in all fields of the theatre arts. In these productions we strive to meet the highest artistic standards in every way, and to provide our young actors with a truly memorable, quality experience.
Policies & Procedures
View The Hi-Liners Policies & Procedures (PDF) regarding auditions, casting, non-discrimination and tuition.
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