Children’s Theater Series
The summer Children’s Theater Series is performed, designed, and created by our Junior Interns. Audiences of all ages are welcome to enjoy this season of shows for youth and families!
NLBP Education
2024 Children’s Theater Series!
Stage Struck: A Junior Intern Original Musical
Friday, July 5th @ 10:30am
Saturday, July 6th @ 11am & 2pm
Kick off the 2024 Children’s Theater Series with a heartwarming coming-of-age story full of drama and adventure! In the style of a Disney Channel Original Movie, this year’s musical revue incorporates aspects of your favorite DCOMs (High School Musical, Camp Rock, Lemonade Mouth, The Cheetah Girls, and more) to showcase the hilarious and painful truths of growing up.
$10 for age 2–11
$15 for age 12 and up
Free for children under age 2
Rating: age 10+
Macbeth
Saturday, July 20th @ 11am & 2pm
In Shakespeare’s famous “Scottish play,” a life-changing prophecy combines with Lady Macbeth’s ruthless ambition to consume Macbeth, carving a path to the throne fraught with murder, betrayal, and guilt. As Macbeth rises to power, he descends into madness, facing the consequences of his actions. This timeless tragedy explores the meanings of power, ambition, and free will.
FREE Outdoor Performance at The Gardens at Tracy Memorial Library
(Bring your own chair or blanket)
Rating: age 12+
Tuck Everlasting
Thursday, July 25th @ 2pm
Saturday, July 27th @ 11am & 2pm
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster is craving adventure beyond her small town and overprotective mother when she discovers the Tuck family and their remarkable secret: they have accidentally become immortal. As Winnie befriends the Tucks and fights to protect their secret from those who want to use the magic for evil, she must decide for herself if she should continue growing older or join her new friends in eternal life.
$10 for age 2–11
$15 for age 12 and up
Free for children under age 2
Rating: All ages
School of Rock
Thursday, August 15th @ 11am & 2pm
Saturday, August 17th @ 11am & 2pm
“Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…
You better get me to school on time!”
Based on the movie featuring Jack Black, School of Rock tells the story of Dewey Finn, a failed rockstar who poses as a prep school substitute teacher to earn some extra cash. After discovering his students’ promising musical abilities, he breaks all of the school’s rules to secretly train them for the Battle of the Bands competition, teaching students to believe in themselves and “stick it to the man!" In this production, the iconic role of Dewey Finn will be played by guest artist and former Junior Intern Jonathan Glidewell.
$15 for age 2–11
$20 for age 12 and up
Free for children under age 2
Rating: age 12+
Children’s Theater Series Flex Pass
Adult (age 12+): $80 | Youth (Age 2–11): $60
Get 6 tickets to use for any Children’s Theater Series performance
Pick your seats for every show!
Enjoy the flexibility to see a show you want
SENSORY FRIENDLY PREVIEWS
Sensory-Friendly Previews
With guidance from the Kearsarge school district's Student Support Services, NLBP Education will host three sensory-friendly previews in the Barn Playhouse theater this summer. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities.
Our sensory-friendly modifications will include:
Lower sound levels (no startling noises)
Lights remain on a low level in the theatre
No strobe lights
Guests are free to move around, talk, make noise, and leave the theater at any time
Audience members are limited to about 1/6 of the typical capacity.
Actors will come onstage before the show to introduce themselves separately from their characters.
A short synopsis of the show will be shared with the audience before the performance, so everyone knows what to expect.
These previews will be held during the final dress rehearsals of our Children's Theater Series shows. This allows us to offer the experience for free and to limit the number of people in the building.
JUNIOR INTERN PROGRAM
Students ages 12–18 are invited to become part of the Summer Children’s Theater Series by auditioning or interviewing for the Junior Intern program!
Learn more about the Junior Intern program here.
Want to get involved with our upcoming season? Look out for auditions and interviews in April 2024!
Questions?
For questions regarding the Children’s Theater Series, please email education@nlbarn.org