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The Arts at Lincoln Trail College announced its 2025 Children’s Summer Theater productions and something new. Once again, LTC will have two Children’s Summer Theater productions. In addition, LTC is adding a new program called Young Adult’s Theater for students 14-18 years old.
The youngest cast members of Children’s Summer Theater, who are students going into first grade to those going into fifth grade, will perform Disney's The Aristocats KIDS. Based on the beloved Disney animated film and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.
The oldest cast members of Children’s Summer Theater, who are students going into sixth grade to those going into ninth grade, will perform Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR. When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love, including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red,” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film.
Both shows will be directed by Mindy Evans, and produced by Taylor Dahlberg. Registration for Children's Summer Theater will be on Saturday, May 3rd from 8-10 a.m. in the Zwermann Performing Arts Center hallway. There is a limit of 50 students per show, and registration is first come, first served. The cost to participate in CST is $150 per student.
Rehearsals for The Aristocats KIDS and Alice in Wonderland JR. will begin on May 27th, with The Aristocats KIDS cast meeting from 9-11 a.m. Monday-Friday and the Alice in Wonderland JR. cast meeting from 12-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Auditions for roles will take place on the first day of camp. Performances for The Aristocats KIDS will be June 26th and 27th at 7 p.m., and performances for Alice in Wonderland JR. will be June 28th at 7 p.m. and June 29th at 2 p.m.
Additionally, The Arts at Lincoln Trail College is so excited to present the first ever Young Adult's Theater for those aged 14-18 years old. This group of students will be performing Disney's Descendants: The Musical, directed by Taylor Dahlberg. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
Our Young Adult's Theater students will begin rehearsals on July 7th and meet from 6-8:30 p.m. Performances of Disney's Descendants: The Musical will be on August 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m. at The Zwermann Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Trail College.
Registration for Young Adult's Theater will be on Saturday, May 3, from 8-10 a.m. in the Zwermann Performing Arts Center hallway, and the cost $150 per student. For students who want to be involved, but who don't want to be on stage, technical positions will be available. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside and assist the production's designers in areas of lights, sound, and costumes. These students will gain hands-on experience in these areas. Auditions for roles will be on the first day of camp, and if there is more than one student interested in each area of tech there will be an interview process on the first day of camp as well. Please contact Taylor Dahlberg at dahlbergt@iecc.edu with any questions.
