Spring Recital 2023

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 … Read More »

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Treasure Every Instant Book by Peter Parnell, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Music by Alan Menken. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney Film Based Victor Hugo’s classic novel and the lyrical songs from Disney’s film, the bold and dramatic theatrics, combined with the music's orchestral and choral power, promise to … Read More »

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Treasure Every Instant Book by Peter Parnell, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Music by Alan Menken. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney Film Based Victor Hugo’s classic novel and the lyrical songs from Disney’s film, the bold and dramatic theatrics, combined with the music's orchestral and choral power, promise to … Read More »

Spring Showcase 2023

It’s time to wrap up the school year and celebrate! All Athens Theatre Youth Academy students 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 Improv, Pantomime, and Acting Musical Theatre 1 Musical Theatre 2 Kids Dance 1  Kids Dance 2 … Read More »

10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE – Waiting List Only!!

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 … Read More »

THE FAMILY MADRIGAL – Waiting List Only!

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!

10 Ways to Survive The Zombie Apocalypse

For one night only, presenting a short comedy by Don Zolidis. 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 … Read More »

ANNIE KIDS – WAITING LIST ONLY!

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 … Read More »

Design, Costuming, & Tech (2 & 3 Week Sessions*)

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 … Read More »

FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION – WAITING LIST ONLY!

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 … Read More »

Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation

Athens Theatre 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, United States

During segregation and desegregation, football managed to always bring Southern communities together. Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes and other white and black coaches came to learn from Jake Gaither at Florida A&M. Gaither, a skillful champion of social change, used sports to improve race relations in and beyond the state of Florida. The tumultuous sixties saw … Read More »

Annie Kids

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 … Read More »

Annie Kids

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 … Read More »

PART OF THAT WORLD – WAITING LIST ONLY!

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 … Read More »

Footloose:Youth Edition

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. … Read More »

OLD TIME ROCK N’ ROLL

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, … Read More »

GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY

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 … Read More »

UNDER THE SEA – WAITING LIST ONLY!

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 … Read More »

THE WHOLE BEING DEAD THING – Waiting List Only!

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 … Read More »