Spring Classes

SPRING CLASS performance 2026 - Registration Opens 1/1/26 at 10am

Young Company's Spring Class Session will feature Musical Theatre classes culminating in a combined performance of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS and our Drama Debut class presenting and original adaptation of The Children of Lir!

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS

This delicious adventure follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

The Children of Lir

An old Irish Folk Tale, The Children of Lir, is a story about a wicked stepmother changing the King's children into swans. They still retain their human minds and are bale to speak and sing, but must live in the sea. After 900 years they are returned to their human form, and their wicked stepmother is punished for her evil deed. The father is sent to the sky as a star and the children join him at the end of their lives.

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Spring Theatre Class - Register Today

DRAMA DEBUT - THE CHILDREN OF LIR

For ages 8 to 10.
This 10-week class will work towards a performance of an original adaption of The Children of Lir by Denni Don Hunting. The students will focus on developing acting skills and theatre techniques.
Mondays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, March 2 - May 11 (No class 3/30) at Old Town Playhouse.
Dress rehearsal May 18 from 4 - 6pm and performance on May 19 at 6pm and The City Opera House.
Tuition: $200

 

Spring Technical Classes

 

BEHIND THE CURTAINS - ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA KIDS

For ages 8 to 12.
Explore stagecraft by taking this technical class where students will learn about the various technical areas - costumes, lights, set, & props. The students will design and build the unique and extravagant Wonka Factory contraptions and assist during the performance.
Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, March 3 - May 12  (No class 3/31) at Old Town Playhouse.
Dress rehearsal May 18 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm and performance on May 19 at 6:00pm at The City Opera House.
Tuition: $200

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS TECH CLASS

For ages 13 to 18.
Improve your stagecraft by taking this technical class on Fridays, 4:30-6pm, April 10 - May 22. The tech class joins the cast rehearsals May 26 - 28, and continues through tech week (5/31 - 6/4). Students will learn about technical areas - costumes, lights, set, & props - and assist in the creation and running of the production Once Upon A Mattress.

Performances June 5 - 13, 2026 on the OTP Mainstage
Tuition: $250

 

Spring Musical Theatre Classes

    

CREATIVE PLAY - ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA KIDS
SOLD OUT - Please contact the Box Office or Education Office to join the waitlist

For ages 5 to 7.
This 10-week introduction to all things theatre will feature singing, dancing and staging of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS. Students will perform with other classes preparing for this collaborative performance.
Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, March 3 - May 12 at Old Town Playhouse.
Dress rehearsal May 18 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm and performance on May 19 at 6:00 pm at The City Opera House.
Tuition: $200

INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATRE - ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA KIDS
SOLD OUT - Please contact the Box Office or Education Office to join the waitlist

For ages 8 to 10.
This 10-week class provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Musical Theatre. Students will learn choral songs and choreography as well as provide narration for a collaborative performance of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS.
Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, March 4 - May 13 (No class 4/1) at Old Town Playhouse.
Dress rehearsal May 18 from 4 - 7pm and performance on May 19 at 6pm at The City Opera House.
Tuition: $200

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE - ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA KIDS
SOLD OUT - Please contact the Box Office or Education Office to join the waitlist

For ages 10 to 13.
This class will provide the leading players for a collaborative performance of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS. Students will rehearse songs, choreography and scenes while polishing their Musical Theatre skills.
Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm, March 5 - May 14 (No class 4/2) at Old Town Playhouse.
Dress rehearsal May 18 from 4 - 7pm and performance on May 19 at 6pm at The City Opera House.
Tuition: $250