Musical Theatre

The Elk Grove Park District Art Centre offers an extensive number of exceptional classes in the performing, visual and applied arts. We offer classes to all ages at a variety of times to meet the needs of all of our customers. The Art Centre is housed in the Jack A. Claes Pavilion. Our highly trained and experienced staff takes pride in educating and enhancing the lives of others through the arts.

For specific dates and times of our programs, activities and events, visit the Elk Grove Park District online registration or view the Seasonal Activity Guide.

The theatre program at the Elk Grove Park District is best known for its Spotlight Theater productions. Cast members are children ranging in age 7 years old to Adult. Every production is staffed by professionals from the theatre world who bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to each show. Past shows include Aladdin Jr., Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., High School Musical Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Beauty & the Beast Jr., The Lion King Jr., Shrek the Musical , Peter Pan Jr., Descendants, The Wizard of Oz and Matilda Jr., Big Fish and Elf Jr..

Spotlight Theatre of the Elk Grove Park District will present Annie in the Winter of 2025!

After spending her childhood in an orphanage run by the unpleasant, child-hating Miss Hannigan, Annie is taken in by billionaire “Daddy Warbucks.” Warbucks begins a search for Annie’s birth parents and publicly offers them a reward for coming forward and claiming their child. While doing so, he allows her to stay in his mansion with her beloved dog, Sandy, to help improve his public image. Meanwhile, “Miss Hannigan devises a plan with brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily to pose as Annie’s parents in an attempt to try and win the reward.

Audition Materials

Please be prepared to dance, sing a 32 measure selection of your choosing and perform a 1-2 minute monologue. Participants must register to audition! Auditions are held at Rainbow Falls Community Center.
Ages 7 – 15yrs
Sun, Jan 5 from 4 – 6pm
Ages 16+yrs
Sun, Jan 5 from 6:30 – 8:30pm

Show Dates

Live performances are held on stage at Prairie Lakes Theater in Des Plaines.

Volunteers Welcome

Putting on a theatre show is a big deal! We welcome extra sets of hands and talents ages 10 and older who are interested in helping out in all sorts of theatre functions that include: costuming, set building, props, stage hands, guest seating and more! To volunteer to help out with our performances or for more information about the program, call 847.690.1109.

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