APPLE PLAYERS (AGES 10 - 15)
About our Players Program: Our Players Program (ages 10-15) is an audition only class that expands upon the basic performance skills gained in Apple Seeds II and III. Participants learn more complex performance skills such as musical harmony, dance partnering, emotional connection, ensemble building, and magic making.
* NOTE: this is an audition only performance experience
Fall 2026:
Disney’s Newsies JR
About the Show: When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
Auditions: Wednesday September 2, 4:00-6:00pm by appointment
Callbacks: By invitation only, Wednesday September 2, 7:00pm
if cast in the show you will receive a welcome email with the link to register for the production.
Participation Fee: $650
Director: Marena McGregor
Choreographer: Adrian Plascencia
Stage Manager: TBA
Rehearsal Days + Time: beginning Wednesday, September 9
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm
Extended Rehearsals:
Monday, November 23 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, November 25 4:00-7:00pm
Mandatory Tech Days: at the Poison Apple Playhouse
Monday, November 30 4:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, December 1 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, December 2 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday, December 3 4:00-7:00pm
Mandatory Performances: at the Poison Apple Playhouse
Thursday, December 3 7:30pm
Friday, December 4 7:30pm
Saturday, December 5 2:00pm
Saturday, December 5 7:30pm
Sunday, December 6 2:00pm (mandatory strike post show completed by 6:00pm)
Spring 2027:
Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition
About the Show: Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Bye Bye Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. Hit songs include “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie.”
Auditions: Saturday January 16, 1:00-3:00pm by appointment
Callbacks: By invitation only, Saturday January 16, 5:00pm
if cast in the show you will receive a welcome email with the link to register for the production.
Participation Fee: $650
Director: Marena McGregor
Choreographer: Adrian Plascencia
Stage Manager: TBA
Rehearsal Days + Time: beginning Wednesday, January 20
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm
Extended Rehearsals:
Monday, March 22 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, March 24 4:00-7:00pm
Mandatory Tech Days: at the Poison Apple Playhouse
Monday, March 29 4:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, March 30 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, March 31 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday, April 1 4:00-7:00pm
Mandatory Performances: at the Poison Apple Playhouse
Thursday, April 1 7:30pm
Friday, April 2 7:30pm
Saturday, April 3 2:00pm
Saturday, April 4 7:30pm
Sunday, April 5 2:00pm (mandatory strike post show completed by 6:00pm)
