

She has also been seen on Broadway in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters) and SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). ***Note: Students that want to be considered for one of Ben Cameron’s “Rising Stars” must attend both days of the workshop.***Ī St Louis native, Nikki Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. Tuition: $55 for either day or both days for $100

Noon-3:00 p.m.–Participants will be divided by level of experience Singing and Acting Workshop–Includes Branding, Song Performance, Audition Technique, Improv and a Biz Q&A Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages… INTRODUCING a ONE-OF-A-KIND educational opportunity for musical theatre students in Springfield, MO! Join Broadway’s Nikki Snelson and the illustrious Ben Cameron for an all singing, all dancing, all acting MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE! And…(drum roll, please)…1 lucky participant will win the opportunity to make their NYC debut in Ben Cameron’s weekly hit cabaret show, Broadway Sessions!!! If you’d like to arrange a special Play-in-a-Day experience for your school or homeschool group outside of the advertised schedule, please contact Lorianne Dunn at or 351-3996. Wednesday, March 14, 2018–Wonderland Wednesdayįriday, April 20, 2018–Phineas & Ferb Day Tuesday, November 7, 2017–Avengers themed Monday, October 16, 2017–Elena of Avalor themed Bring a sack lunch and a smile!Ģ017-2018 Play-in-a-Day Workshops are offered: School’s Out Play-in-a-Day Workshops are from 8:00-5:00pm and cost $30 per day. They will also tackle a script that they will perform at the end of the day at an informal showing for parents and friends! These workshops provide a unique opportunity for children to undergo training in the performing arts and are a lifesaver for parents when the kids are out of school!Ĭhildren ages 5-12 are invited to participate in a full day of activities including theatre games, improvisation, dance, a craft, and a tour of the historic Landers Theatre.

Join us at the Landers Theatre during the 2017-2018 school year for School’s Out, Play-in-a-Day workshops. And yes…participants are encouraged to have CRAZY hair for the day! Based on the DreamWorks movie, this full day of theatre fun is sure to be a blast. The theatre operates on ticket sales, sponsorships and donations.Find your happy place with us as we explore the wonderful world of Trolls. Today, Joplin Little Theatre proudly looks back on a rich history of continuous activity, presenting high quality productions to the people of the Four-State Area. New seating increased the comfort of patrons, and a large stagehouse with dressing rooms, tool and shop space, storage and fly gallery along with new lighting and sound systems increased the technical capabilities and facilities for actors, directors and designers. In the early 1990’s, momentum for improvement to the theatre allowed for much needed expansion.Īn addition to each side of the lobby brought new office, restroom, meeting and kitchen space. The new theatre was named “Park Playhouse” and has since been the home of JLT.Īfter much renovation, Park Playhouse opened in July, 1948 – with a full house attending a formal night opening of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth.” Elegance was added to the evening by a uniformed doorman, gowned usherettes and special souvenir programs presented to the patrons. Spiva, the purchase of an old riding academy and twenty lots just north of Schifferdecker Park was made. With money raised by investments in Victory bonds, as well as a generous gift from George A. In November 1946, JLT realized the need for its own building. The new theatre was on the 2nd floor, above the city market and a saloon. In 1945, JLT found a new home at the corner of 12th and Main at the Market Square. Patrons brought their own folding chairs. A former movie house, it had neither seats nor heating. The Royal Heights Playhouse, located at 2201 N.

In 1939 this group incorporated into Joplin Little Theatre and today is known as the longest continuously running community theatre west of the Mississippi. During the 1930’s, an active group of Thespians had been staging plays at Joplin High School, the Paramount Theatre, the Scottish Rite Temple and anywhere else they could find a stage.
