Youth Programming
THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTIONS
These selections are presented by professional performers and feature material that is engaging for young audiences - it’s a great way to share with children the excitement of LIVE THEATER!
A Year With Frog And Toad
April 1- April 11
Music by Robert Reale; Book and Lyrics by Willie Real; Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards –including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
October 28 - November 7
Adapted by Dwayne Hartford. From the book by Kate DiCamillo.
Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, the play is a theatrical tour de force.
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP 2026
June 29 - July 10
Performances July 10, 11, 12
Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Book by Jules Tasca. Music by Thomas Tierney. Lyrics by Ted Drachman.
Youth campers will perform in this condensed version of the musical adaptation. Four English school children journey through an old wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia, to meet a scary wolf and a charming beaver couple. The children become caught up in an epic battle between good and evil, where they are the key players. Joining Aslan the great lion in a war against the white witch, they learn valuable lessons in heroism as they fight off wolves and cruelties, eventually fulfilling an ancient prophesy.This fun-filled and educational experience will allow youth performers to learn from professional teaching artists, culminating in a final production for the public.
More details, including pricing and registration information are coming soon!
SATURDAY STUDIO SESSIONS
fun, interactive bi-weekly workshops led by theater professionals!
Semester Price $250
Dates/Time:
Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14, Mar 28, Apr 11,
April 18: Showcase Performance
10 am - 12pm
open to ages 6 - 18
We’ll teach your young, rising stars theater essentials such as acting, improvisation, movement & MORE. They’ll be able to express their imagination in a creative, supportive environment, where they will develop skills that they can take to the stage and BEYOND!
email education@theharmonytheater to sign up or to get more info!