
26 Pebbles
Written by Eric Ulloa
Directed by Karla Haij
Friday, February 28th at 7pm
Saturday, March 1st at 7pm
Sunday, March 2nd at 2pm
Similar in style to The Laramie Project, 26 Pebbles is a heartbreaking and riveting docudrama. Playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.
On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 26 innocent souls before taking his own life. These 26 innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations.
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Caution: Mild Adult Themes.
Duration: 60 minutes

The Odd Couple
By Neil Simon
Directed by Matthew Kraft
Thursday, Mar 27th at 7pm
Friday, Mar 28th at 7pm
Saturday, Mar 29th at 2pm
Saturday, Mar 29th at 7pm
Sunday, Mar 30th at 2pm
This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.
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Appropriate for audiences of all ages.

Out of the Pond
Conservatory Programming
Director: Kolie Shaw
Playwright: Brynn Kelly
Devised by the cast and crew
Thursday, May 8th at 7pm
Friday, May 9th at 7pm
Saturday, May 10th at 2pm
Saturday, May 10th at 7pm
Sunday, May 11th at 2pm
Thursday, May 15th at 7pm
Friday, May 16th at 7pm
Saturday, May 17th at 2pm
Saturday, May 17th at 7pm
In this whimsical, original devised fairytale musical, the Ugly Duckling embarks on a heartwarming and adventurous quest to find their true family. Along the way, they "fall" into reimagined versions of classic fairytales, encountering new friends, discovering hidden strengths, and uncovering the true meaning of belonging.
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This 5-month program at Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts invites 6th-12th grade students to dive into the world of theater by creating this exciting new story from scratch. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own characters, contribute to writing and composing original songs, and design costumes that bring their creations to life. With hands-on experience in playwriting, musical composition, lighting, and sound design, students will play a key role in shaping the production while gaining valuable skills in all aspects of theater-making.
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Whether you're a budding playwright, aspiring musician, or future lighting designer, this program offers a unique chance to discover new talents and make unforgettable memories along the way.
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Join us for a thrilling adventure where you help create the magic, and let's tell a fairytale that’s as fun to create as it is to watch!
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Dark Road
Directed by Kolie Shaw
Thursday, June 19th at 7pm
When Greta, a young girl living in Nazi Germany, reads that the nearby women's concentration camp is hiring guards, she sees it as a chance to find her place in the world and provide for her sister Lise. But soon she learns the reality of her duties, and so too does she learn how to justify her crimes, heading further and further down the dark road laid by the Third Reich. Kind-hearted Lise is shocked at what her sister becomes, and though the two drift apart, their fates remain inextricably and dangerously linked. A powerful drama about the choices that allow evil to become ordinary.

The Lion King Jr.
Penguin Project Programming
Music by Tim Rice and Elton John
Directed by Paula Anderson
Thursday, July 31st at 7pm
Friday, Aug 1st at 7pm
Saturday, Aug 2nd at 7pm
Sunday, Aug 3rd at 2pm
Due to our wonderfully large audiences who attend our Penguin Project shows, The Lion King Jr. will perform at Anoka Middle School for the Arts at the Fred More Campus
Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. When Simba’s father Mufasa is killed by his uncle Scar, though, Simba is led to believe that his father’s death is his fault, and he is encouraged to run away forever. Scar seizes power and with his already unstable mind deteriorating, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages.

Pied Piper: The Musical
3rd-5th Grade Programming
Book & Lyrics by Robert Thomas Noll
Music by Peter J. Wilson
Directed by Marissa and Jarod
Thursday, Oct 23rd at 7pm
Friday, Oct 24th at 7pm
Saturday, Oct 25th at 7pm
Sunday, Oct 26th at 2pm
The Rat Commander leads his troops into Hamelin. Their mission: to scare the people witless and eat every scrap of food there is! The invasion is so terrifically successful that the citizens are soon desperate. Suddenly, a Pied Piper arrives, promising a solution. The Mayor agrees to his price, but when the time comes to pay the Piper, he refuses. The children of the town follow the Piper's tune, but thanks to the bravery of Anna, the Mayor's daughter, and her friend Conrad, there's a new and charmingly upbeat ending to this enchanting play!

A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story...
A Seussified Christmas Carol
Directed by Don Hart
Friday, Dec 5th at 7pm
Saturday, Dec 6th at 7pm
Sunday, Dec 7th at 2pm
Thursday, Dec 11th at 7pm
Friday, Dec 12th at 7pm
Saturday, Dec 13th at 7pm
Sunday, Dec 14th at 2pm
Monday, Dec 15th at 7pm
Thursday, Dec 18th at 7pm
Friday, Dec 19th at 7pm
Saturday, Dec 20th at 7pm
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