Teen Players (High School Improvisation Performance Troupe)
The Teen Players are Springfield Little Theatre’s high school acting troupe! They host events throughout the season for the public including improv shows, sketch shows, and original content developed by the Teen Players. Auditions: Tuesday, August 5 – 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Audition Workshop (Optional): Thursday, July 24 – 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please be prepared to […]
Youth Players, Show Stoppers, and Stage Strikers (Middle School Musical Theatre Performance Troupes)
Our Middle School Troupe consists of four different groups; Showstoppers, Stagestrikers, and Youth Players as well as Middle School Thespians. These troupers are receiving training across the varying performing arts disciplines and perform at community events throughout the season. Auditions: Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7 – 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Audition Workshop (Optional): Thursday, […]
Middle School Thespians Middle School Acting Troupe
Our Middle School Troupe consists of four different groups; Showstoppers, Stagestrikers, and Youth Players as well as Middle School Thespians. These troupers are receiving training across the varying performing arts disciplines and perform at community events throughout the season. Auditions: Tuesday, August 19 – 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Audition Workshop (Optional): Monday, August 11 – 4:30 […]
Falling for the Ozarks
🍂 Falling for the Ozarks — Sponsored by The McQueary Family Celebrate the beauty of autumn and the creativity of our region at Falling for the Ozarks, a community art exhibition highlighting how the fall season inspires artists across the Ozarks. Cash awards will be announced during the opening reception for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and […]
Y.E.S. Troupe (High School Musical Theatre Performance Troupe)
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department facilitates numerous youth performance troupe ensembles featuring students in grades 2nd – 12th. In addition to performing at the historic Landers Theatre and The Judy, our troupers mentor young children in our educational programs, act as leaders in multiple areas of school and community and entertain at our special […]
Don Juan
Our must-see season premiere starts with an episode full of seduction, passion, and romance. Composer Richard Strauss’s tone poem brings to life Don Juan, possibly the most famous and unscrupulous lover of Western lore. We’re thrilled to present one of the 2025 Van Cliburn Winners (yet to be announced) in their debut season as a […]
The Music of John Williams
Tune in for an epic night dedicated entirely to the music of John Williams, one of Hollywood’s greatest composers, whose music instantly evokes adventure, nostalgia, and movie magic! From the triumphant brass of Star Wars to the haunting strings of Schindler’s List, John Williams’s symphonic film scores have shaped the sound of modern cinema. This […]
Billy the Kid
Saddle up, folks, ‘cause we’ve got a rip-roarin’ night of music headed your way! This concert brings together the grand tales of the old and the trailblazin’ sounds of the new. We’ll kick things off with Wagner’s Meistersinger, then ride into Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al, featuring Sandbox Percussion. The wild finale? Copland’s Billy the Kid—a sweeping, […]
The Snowman
Join us for a heartwarming concert filled with holiday cheer! Journey into the wonder of The Snowman, a beloved British silent film, and relive timeless holiday favorites—all brought to life by the Springfield Symphony. This festive performance features the angelic voices of the Springfield Children’s Choirs, adding warmth, wonder, and a touch of nostalgia to […]
The Clown
Step into a world of mystery and high-stakes drama—where every note tells a story, and the truth hides between the lines. Stravinsky’s Petrushka unravels a dark tale of manipulation and jealousy with an ill-fated puppet whose desperate fight for love ends in tragedy. Adding another layer of intrigue, Wei-Yun Chang, the 2025 Hellam Competition Winner, […]