Youth Theatre

Summer Youth 2026

Murder on the Monkey Express

by Angie Settlemire

Auditions: April 26 & 27 at 6pm

Performances: June 4, 5, 6, & 7* at 7:30 PM & *2 PM Rehearsals will typically be 6-8pm Monday-Thursday

Director: Grace Doctor

You’ll go bananas for Murder on the Monkey Express, a zany, delightful play that’s more comedy than mystery, filled with a variety of fun, outrageous characters. We’re not monkeying around here! Join vacationer Herbie Hampton as he recounts the incredible story of his fateful journey on a train, a cruise ship, and a plane before finally landing himself in the interrogation room of a top secret international organization. Everywhere he goes madness ensues… and murder! Monkey murder, that is! It’s no wonder Herbie’s the prime suspect. Take a ride on the ”Monkey Express” to follow the clues and find out who is behind all of these primate poisonings, and unlock the secrets of Herbie’s forgotten past along the way.

Presented through special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service.

Dear Edwina Jr

Book by Marcy Heisler
Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich

Auditions: May 3, 2026 3-6 pm & May 4, 2026 4-6 pm https://forms.gle/W3yrJNY3c5PcYVus8

Performances: June 25-27 at 7:30pm and June 28 at 2pm Rehearsals will be typically held Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm likely starting May 7.

Director Emily Gehle

Assistant Director Alyssa Taylor

Music Director Grace Doctor

Rehearsal Assistant Abbie Mengerink

Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Written in a “show-within-a-show” format, Dear Edwina JR. is the perfect “girl power” musical for a new generation.
Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly “Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.