The Playhouse Post March🎭

I hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement for the incredible season ahead at Playhouse in the Park. As we continue to bring inspiring stories to life on our stage, I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission. It’s your passion and commitment that make our work possible, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you as part of our community. I’m elated to share some exciting things happening this season, and I hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the magic of live theater!

-Wayne Shields-Hogue

Suppose you're an attractive high-school girl and you're not only a member of a large and unique family but your father is, in fact, one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency. Then suppose he decides, for no apparent reason, to apply his unorthodox methods to you and to the rest of your big family. The results are terribly embarrassing, funny and—it must be admitted—extremely effective! To Anne, however, the chief effect seems to be that of making them seem ridiculous to everyone else at school—especially to the boys! Dad pushes ahead with better organization for his large and delightful family. He puts up a chart for the young people to initial after completing each household task, uses a rung as an imaginary bathtub to demonstrate how to take a really efficient bath and appoints a utilities officer to levy fines on wasters of electricity. While the situations are often uproarious, there's a serious reason. Dad has a heart condition that he's keeping secret. The children don't understand them. Anne, the oldest, rebels. Both Dad and she are miserable at the lack of understanding between them. Then in a deft and moving scene, Dad becomes aware of how much Anne has grown up.

Our Pond Classes have been buzzing, and we can’t wait to see the incredible performances from our talented students! The Pail of Tadpoles and Basket of Froglets will be taking the stage on May 3rd, showcasing all their hard work and growth during the rehearsal process. Then, on May 8th, The Box of Frogs will bring their unique flair and talent to the spotlight. These young performers have been putting in their best efforts, and we are so excited to see the magic they’ve been creating. We know their performances will be full of heart, energy, and creativity!

We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Old Duffers and Powder Puffers senior citizen acting troupe will be performing at the theatre on April 29th, with shows at 1pm and 5pm! This talented group of performers brings wit, charm, and life experience to the stage in a truly special way. Their dedication and passion for the arts remind us all of the power of creativity and storytelling. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy their heartwarming and hilarious performance.

Our annual two week Kid’s Summer Camp is an event we look forward to every year! Typically starting in July, 100 kids and over 30 volunteers gather at our theatre space, to put on a show in TEN DAYS. These kids get to learn teamwork, leadership skills, social skills, and be apart of putting a show together from beginning to end. Our campers get a hands-on experience to every aspect of theatre from actings to costume design.

Then, after the two weeks are over, they get to showcase all of their hard work with a weekend of shows!

2025 Kid’s Camp Information

• Camp release date: Monday, April 14th at 10:00 am CST

• Camp auditions will be held: June 23rd & June 24th

  • Each camper will be assigned a specific date & time for their auditions*

• Camp Begins: July 7th, 2025

• Camp Show Dates: July 18th - July 22nd

• Camp is for ages 6 years old (must have completed Kindergarten) through 12 years old.

• Price:

  • $160 per child

  • $50 of the above total is due at the time of reservation. This is a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to reserve your child’s spot on our roster.

*Video auditions will be accepted for traveling families - please let us know ahead of time.

More details coming soon!

Ticket Sale Begins: 03/24/2025 11:00 AM CST

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.

Mary Poppins at Playhouse in the Park, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this production such a success. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and artistic team for bringing this iconic story to life with such talent and dedication. We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for their unwavering support, as well as to our patrons for attending and sharing in the joy of this unforgettable performance. Thank you for being part of the magic!