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FREAKSHOW

June 19-21

Macen Munroe’s life has never been normal: abandoned as an infant and raised among the troupe in Cirque Luminescent – the world’s greatest freakshow. But the tides of fate are changing. When Madame can no longer keep the success of the freakshow alive, she hires in a new act: Cedric The Great and his daughter, the high-flying Angelina. Their presence is sure to resurrect the success of Cirque Luminescent, but at what cost?

Circus, dance, mysteries, and romance unfold in this Arsene original created by Matthew Muns.

SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

July 17-26

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! 

MOANA JR

AUDITIONS: June 8

September 11-13

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us. 

LORD OF THE FLIES

AUDITIONS: August 29

October 16-25

Based on the 1954 novel by William Golding, Lord Of The Flies is about a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island who descend from civilization into savagery. The story explores human nature, the conflict between civilization and chaos, and the loss of innocence as they struggle to establish a functional society. They elect a leader, Ralph, but conflict arises with Jack, the leader of the hunters, leading to fear, violence, and the ultimate collapse of order. 

NEVERMORE: THE IMAGINARY LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE

AUDITIONS: September 12

November 20-29

This unique and wildly theatrical musical combines haunting music and poetic storytelling to chronicle the fascinating life of iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The literary rock star of his day, Poe struggles with tragedy and addiction, poverty and loss, yet produces some of the world’s most original, visionary and enduring literature before dying in unexplained circumstances at the age of 40. At once gorgeous and grotesque, Nevermore explores the events that shape Poe’s character and career, blurring the line between fact and fiction – after all, as Poe himself writes, “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” 

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL

AUDITIONS: October 3

December 11-20

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.