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. and Big Fish.

Spotlight Theatre of the Elk Grove Park District will present Elf Jr. in the Fall of 2024!

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Audition Materials

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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