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Our Children's Theatre Summer Program brings a spectacular musical performance of The Wizard of Oz to life for kids this summer of 2025. Led by seasoned theater professionals, this program is set to inspire and showcase the creativity of our young performers. This program is for children ages 5-13 years old. Rehearsals will run twice a week (evenings) through the summer at the Twistid Arts Initiative Visual & Performing Arts Studios, with three performances taking place at the Historic Valerie Theatre in Downtown Inverness on August 1st-3rd. This production will include full-scale costumes and sets from our professional theatrical team. |
Auditions
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Auditions for our children's summer theatre program will be on May 10th at the Twistid Arts Initiative Visual & Performing Arts Studios (208 W Highland Blvd, Inverness 34452).
All children will be required to audition. Children looking to work on the technical side (backstage, etc.) will still need to attend auditions but will not be required to perform. Materials for auditions can be downloaded below. Please note: given the large interest in this year's program, we will not be able to accept all applicants. Once the cast list is finalized, we will notify each actor directly on acceptance status. |
Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals will take place at the Twistid Arts Initiative Visual & Performing Arts Studios. Not all students will be required at every rehearsal - once casting is released, you will be able to determine which dates are required for your character. Rehearsal dates are subject to change. A more detailed rehearsal schedule with which characters are required each day and what we will be focusing on for each rehearsal will be sent out with the cast list. Please note, rehearsals are mandatory once we move into the performance venue (tech week).
JUNE: 🔹 Rehearsals: 2x per week | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ June 3 (Tues)
✅ June 5 (Thurs)
✅ June 10 (Tues)
✅ June 12 (Thurs)
✅ June 17 (Tues)
✅ June 19 (Thurs)
✅ June 24 (Tues)
✅ June 26 (Thurs)
JULY: 🔹 Rehearsals: 2x per week | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ July 1 (Tues)
✅ July 3 (Thurs)
✅ July 8 (Tues)
✅ July 10 (Thurs)
✅ July 15 (Tues)
✅ July 17 (Thurs)
✅ July 22 (Tues)
✅ July 24 (Thurs)
Week 4 (Tech Week Begins!)🚨 Rehearsals increase this week for final prep! 🔹5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ July 28 (Mon)
✅ July 29 (Tues)
✅ July 30 (Wed)
✅ July 31 (Thurs)
SHOW DATES
✅ August 1st (Fri) - Evening Show
✅ August 2nd (Sat) - Evening Show
✅ August 3rd (Sun) - Matinee
✅ June 3 (Tues)
✅ June 5 (Thurs)
✅ June 10 (Tues)
✅ June 12 (Thurs)
✅ June 17 (Tues)
✅ June 19 (Thurs)
✅ June 24 (Tues)
✅ June 26 (Thurs)
JULY: 🔹 Rehearsals: 2x per week | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ July 1 (Tues)
✅ July 3 (Thurs)
✅ July 8 (Tues)
✅ July 10 (Thurs)
✅ July 15 (Tues)
✅ July 17 (Thurs)
✅ July 22 (Tues)
✅ July 24 (Thurs)
Week 4 (Tech Week Begins!)🚨 Rehearsals increase this week for final prep! 🔹5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ July 28 (Mon)
✅ July 29 (Tues)
✅ July 30 (Wed)
✅ July 31 (Thurs)
SHOW DATES
✅ August 1st (Fri) - Evening Show
✅ August 2nd (Sat) - Evening Show
✅ August 3rd (Sun) - Matinee
Registration & Rules
-Must be age 5-13 to participate.
-Program fee is $100 per student. Fees are due by May 23rd, 2025. Payment plans and fundraising options are available upon request but need to be completed in advance. This fee helps us to cover supplies, costumes, and scripts.
-All students are required to attend auditions - including tech and crew. Tech/Crew will go through an interview process, rather than a reading.
-Students will be expected to behave accordingly. Students who are disruptive, frequently late/absent, or rude to students or staff will be required to leave the program without a refund.
-Rehearsals during tech week are mandatory.
-Program fee is $100 per student. Fees are due by May 23rd, 2025. Payment plans and fundraising options are available upon request but need to be completed in advance. This fee helps us to cover supplies, costumes, and scripts.
-All students are required to attend auditions - including tech and crew. Tech/Crew will go through an interview process, rather than a reading.
-Students will be expected to behave accordingly. Students who are disruptive, frequently late/absent, or rude to students or staff will be required to leave the program without a refund.
-Rehearsals during tech week are mandatory.
Fundraising Options for Students
Help us fundraise, cover your program fees, and earn extra swag! Fundraiser forms available now. Download the form on our theatre program main page.
Please note: participating in the fundraiser does not guarantee specific casting. All casting is based on skill level.
Please note: participating in the fundraiser does not guarantee specific casting. All casting is based on skill level.
Donate now and be a part of the enchanting journey of our Children's Theatre Program!
Your generous support will fund costumes, props, venue expenses, and ensure an unforgettable experience for these budding stars. Your contribution not only makes this dream a reality but also provides a platform for these talented youngsters to shine in a public performance. Help us create lasting memories and a love for the arts that will resonate for a lifetime.
Unless otherwise requested, donors will be featured in our programs as our appreciated benefactors.
Your generous support will fund costumes, props, venue expenses, and ensure an unforgettable experience for these budding stars. Your contribution not only makes this dream a reality but also provides a platform for these talented youngsters to shine in a public performance. Help us create lasting memories and a love for the arts that will resonate for a lifetime.
Unless otherwise requested, donors will be featured in our programs as our appreciated benefactors.
Sponsorships packages are available for businesses - for more information, please click below to view sponsorship options. Get your business in on the ground floor of this highly anticipated children's production. Sponsorship packages also include our Summer Intensive Theatre Program for high school aged students.
