
*poster designed by conservatory student
Thursday, May 15th at 7pm
Friday, May 16th at 7pm
Saturday, May 17th at 2pm
Sunday, May 18th at 2pm
Out of the Pond
Conservatory Programming
Director: Kolie Shaw
Playwright: Brynn Kelly
Devised by the cast and crew
In this imaginative world, the Ugly Duckling finds herself in a liminal dimension where she possesses the ability to dive into the pages of classic fairytales. This devised project follows several well-known stories including Tortoise & The Hare, Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, The Red Shoes, The Happy Prince, and more! But the traditional stories we know and love aren’t quite what they seem. Through whimsical twists and enchanting turns, this kid-friendly musical explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of finding one’s place in the world.
Out of the Pond is a whimsical, heartwarming, and original devised fairytale musical created by the talented students of Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts Conservatory Program.
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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 -- ASL Interpreted
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 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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