Singin' in the rain, Jr.
2022-07-01 19:00 (America/New_York)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown, Lyrics by Arthur Freed, Book by Betty Comden & Adolf Green, Adapted from the 1952 Movie
Please join us as we welcome our Middle School/High School Troupe to the stage for our inaugural Youth Academy Summer Stock Production!
“All I do is Dream of You,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” “Good Morning” and (of course) “Singin’ in the Rain” are just a few of the truly famous songs from this light-hearted Hollywood romance. Join generations of fans who warm to its 1930’s movie star’s predicament when a silent film turns “talkie.” He falls for the talented new voice behind his jealous leading lady’s lip-synching. Will true love win out? Sure it will. But not without dirty tricks, hijinks, and nearly endless great dancing and singing.

PERFORMANCES
6/30 – 7:00 p.m.
7/1 – 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $16
1st 5 rows Center Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $12
A $3.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.

Spring Recital 2023
2023-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
SPRING RECITAL 2023
It’s time for a night of music and entertainment! Our voice students at the Athens Theatre Youth Academy have been working hard and are ready to sing for you. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments!
Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 am
General Seating is $12.
Contact our box office at 386-736-1500 or visit the link below to reserve your seats today!

10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE - Waiting List Only!!
2023-06-05 09:00 - 2023-06-09 12:00
Rising 6 – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $260

Production Camp – Play in a Week
PERFORMANCE:

Friday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the play, 10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to be in a fully-staged show. Students will rehearse and perform the play, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse in just one week! This camp will end with a performance in the historic Athens Theatre on June 9th.
SYNOPSIS:
It’s the end of the world and hordes of rampaging zombies are about to kill you. What do you do? Try your hand at Kung Fu against the undead? Attempt to reason with creatures that would eat brains rather than use them? Turn to this handy and hilarious guide to survive the apocalypse! (Hint: sacrifice the weak is step number one.)
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THE FAMILY MADRIGAL - Waiting List Only!
2023-06-05 09:00 - 2023-06-09 16:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $185

Come be a part of the Family Madrigal! Inspired by the world of Encanto, children will dig deep into the vast culture of Latin America through music, dance, crafts, and language – all from a bilingual educator! And yes…we WILL talk about Bruno!
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ANNIE KIDS - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-06-23 15:00
Rising 3rd – 6th Grade | 9am-3pm | $385

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 12 – 16, 9am – 3pm
June 19 – 22, 9am – 3pm

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm
Friday, June 23rd at 7pm

Students will perform a fully-staged production of the musical, ANNIE KIDS!
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with two performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved show features the charming story of an orphaned waif longing for her family who must be out there (“Maybe”) and features delightful songs, including the Broadway smash hit, “Tomorrow.” Triumphing over evil in the guise of Miss Hannigan and finding a family for herself and ALL the orphanage’s inmates, Annie Kids brings a music-laden message of hope, joy, and generosity.
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Design, Costuming, & Tech (2 & 3 Week Sessions*)
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-07-02 15:00
Rising grades 9-12 | 9am-4pm

SESSION A – TWO WEEKS

June 12 – June 23, 9am – 4pm
Cost: $385

PERFORMANCES (Annie Kids Only)

Thursday, June 22 at 7pm
Friday, June 23 at 7pm

SESSION B – THREE WEEKS

June 12 – June 29, 9am – 4pm
Cost: $450

PERFORMANCES (Annie Kids and Footloose: Youth Edition)

Thursday, June 22 at 7pm
Friday, June 23 at 7pm
Friday, June 30 at 7pm
Saturday, July 1 at 7pm
Sunday, July 2 at 2:30pm

There’s so much more to the world of theater than what happens ON the stage. Lighting, stagecraft, costuming, sound design, and more! This hands-on camp allows students to learn about how the show goes on while simultaneously helping us get ready for our main stage summer stock productions: Annie Kids & Footloose: Youth Edition. Students will work backstage and run tech for all performances (dates listed above).
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FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-07-02 16:00
Rising 7th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $450

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 12 – 16, 9am – 4pm
June 19 – 23, 9am – 4pm
June 26 – 29, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 30th at 7pm
Saturday, July 1st at 7pm
Sunday, July 2nd at 2:30pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical, FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION.
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully-staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with three performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the 1984 film, Footloose.
Blame it on the music! Protect our children! Forbid the dancing!
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. Ren and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including Reverend Shaw Moore. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of Ariel – the Reverend’s daughter – and his new friend Willard, Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.
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PART OF THAT WORLD - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 15:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $185

Dive under the sea and explore Ariel’s world! Pretend to go sailing or be a sea creature living in the ocean. Make music like Sebastian. Collect gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. But beware of Ursula and her magical powers! Plus, sing and dance to your favorite songs from “The Little Mermaid”. It’s sure to make a splash!
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OLD TIME ROCK N' ROLL
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 12:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $145

**NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH**
Good golly, Miss Molly! Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts cause we’re going back in time to the 50’s and 60’s! Learn the hand jive, pretend to play in a rock ‘n roll band, build your own guitar, and much more while celebrating the music that makes us twist and shout.
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GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | 9am – 4pm | $210

**NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH**
Oklahoma, The Music Man, 42nd Street, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls are just some of the classic musicals created during what is considered The Golden Age of Broadway. These and other shows shaped what we now know as the modern musical. Join us as we give our regards to Broadway!
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UNDER THE SEA - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th Grade | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Don’t be such a guppy. Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs from The Little Mermaid! Students will explore the world of Ariel and her friends through song, dance, and scene work. Life is the bubbles under the sea!
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THE WHOLE BEING DEAD THING - Waiting List Only!
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grades | 9am – 4pm | $260

“Welcome to a show about death!” Lately there’s been something different about Broadway and it all seems to be a little…dark. With hit musicals like BeetleJuice, the Musical, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, and Hadestown, the undead have never been so alive! Join us as we explore these and other musicals that take the stage (and audience!) beyond the grave!
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KIDS ON BROADWAY - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th Grade | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Come learn what it takes to be a Broadway star! Focusing on a variety of dance styles, acting techniques, and music, this camp is for the student who loves all things Broadway. Featuring music and choreography from some of our favorite musicals including: The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Seussical the Musical, and Shrek.
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WE WILL ROCK YOU…ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | 9am – 4pm | $260
“Don’t Stop Me Now.” The Beatles and Queen are just two of the bands that hail from Great Britain and helped shape the future of rock music. “Come Together” as we rock out to songs made famous by these and other bands from the British Invasion.
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PLAYTIME WITH BLUEY - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $185

For real life! Let’s play with Bluey and Bingo – Magic Xylophone, Grannies, Dance Mode, and more! We’ll create our very own Bob the Puppet, and sing and dance to Bluey’s favorite songs. Through music and creative play, your child will set their imagination free with their favorite Aussie pups. Wakadoo!
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AWESOME MIX VOL. 1 & 2
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th Grade | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Drax are going on an intergalactic mission and they need your help! But what’s traveling through space without a little music? Sing and dance to Star-Lord’s favorite songs from Awesome Mix Vol. 1 & 2 while exploring the universe with the Guardians of the Galaxy!
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JUST DANCE
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th | 9am – 4pm | $260

For the student who wants to learn more about the world of dance! This week-long camp will allow students to explore many different dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, and Latin while learning routines in each style. Whether they have a little experience or a lot, your child will leave with a wider knowledge of dance terminology, technique, history, and skill.
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IT’S GOOD TO BE BAD - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-31 09:00 - 2023-08-04 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Who doesn’t love a good villain, especially when they have a big, show-stopping musical number?! Explore your evil side and perform songs by your favorite villains including Ursula, Cruella DeVil, Scar, Jafar, Captain Hook, Gaston, Queen of Hearts, and many more. Because it’s good to be bad!
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THIS SONG IS ASTERISKED FOR…
2023-07-31 09:00 - 2023-08-04 16:00
Rising 9th – 12th Grade | 9am – 4pm | $260

For the mature student ready to perform at an adult level.
Musicals often have disclaimers for younger audiences due to adult themes or language. Typically, these are shows that teenagers are listening to daily and want to perform. At this camp, high school students will have the opportunity to work on the material they love and are ready to bring to the stage.
*This camp will contain mature content.
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IMPROV, PANTOMIME, AND THEATRE GAMES - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-08-11 16:00
Rising grades 6-12 | 9am-4pm | $260

Who’s ready to laugh? For the teen that wants to expand their skills in acting, public speaking, and performing. Students will learn core fundamentals of Improvisation and Pantomime – focusing on games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, active listening, character development, risk taking, and more. Join us for a week of exploration and fun!
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WINTER SHOWCASE 2023 (Grades 3-12)
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00
WINTER SHOWCASE 2023: Grades 3 – 12

All Athens Theatre Youth Academy students in grades 3 through 12 will be coming together to show you what they’ve been working on in class this semester! Featuring students from the following classes:

Creative Drama

Beginning Improvisation

Advanced Improvisation

Musical Theatre 1

Musical Theatre 2

Acting & Public Speaking

BUY TICKETS NOW
Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $12
A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases.
As the historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator, the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.
Contact our box office at 386-736-1500 to reserve your seats today!

LAW & ORDER: FAIRY TALE UNIT - FULL!
2024-06-03 09:00 - 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $260

Production Camp – Play in a Week
REHEARSALS:

June 3 – 7, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCE:

Friday, June 7th at 7pm

*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Students will put on a fully-staged production of the play, LAW & ORDER: FAIRY TALE UNIT.
Students will rehearse and perform the play in just one week. This camp will end with a performance in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. These are their stories.
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Law & Order: Fairytale Unit
2024-06-07 19:00 - 19:45
A play by Jonathan Rand
One performance only!
Friday, June 7th at 7:00pm
In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. These are their stories.
Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit is produced by special arrangement with the author (jonathanrand.com).

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $10

A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating

WILLY WONKA KIDS - FULL!
2024-06-10 09:00 - 15:00
Rising 3rd – 6th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 3pm | $385

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 10 – 14, 9am – 3pm
June 17 – 20, 9am – 3pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 21st at 7pm
Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical, WILLY WONKA KIDS.
*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with two performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. But beware! The five lucky children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Featuring songs from the
1971 film, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
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LEGALLY BLONDE JR. - FULL!
2024-06-10 09:00 - 16:00
Rising 7th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $450

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 10 – 14, 9am – 4pm
June 17 – 21, 9am – 4pm
June 24 – 27, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 28th at 7pm
Saturday, June 29th at 7pm
Sunday, June 30th at 2:30pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical,
LEGALLY BLONDE, JR.
*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully-staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with three performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Omigod, you guys! Legally Blonde JR. follows the story of sorority girl Elle Woods. In a drastic attempt to be taken seriously after her boyfriend dumps her, Elle jumps headfirst into Harvard Law. Along the way, with the help of new friends, she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment.
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Willy Wonka Kids
2024-06-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Friday, June 21st at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00pm
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. But beware! The five lucky children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Featuring songs from the
1971 film, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Musical theatre International.

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $10

A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact

Legally Blonde, Jr.!
2024-06-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-30 14:30 - 16:00
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

Friday, June 28th at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 29th at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 30th at 2:30pm

Omigod, you guys! Legally Blonde JR. follows the story of sorority girl Elle Woods. In a drastic attempt to be taken seriously after her boyfriend dumps her, Elle jumps headfirst into Harvard Law. Along the way, with the help of new friends, she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment.

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $20
General Seating – $15

A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.
