GSOA Children’s Playhouse
Spring 2026
Age: Kindergarten-12th Grade
Auditions: Nov 15, 2025
Shows: March 12-15 & 19-22, 2026
Cost: $200 Curtain Warmers or $400 Main Cast
*scholarships available (please complete the scholarship forms via our website and submit all paperwork)
Gaston School of the Arts Children’s Theatre
presents
Frozen Jr.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
-MTI
Frozen Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Late Spring 2026
The Secret Garden (Duffield)
Show Dates: Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Ages: K-12th Grade
Cost: $300
Auditions: March 24, 2026 from 5-8 PM
Callbacks: March 25, 2026 from 6-8
Orphan Mary Lennox, snobbish and aloof, is sent to stay with her reclusive uncle at Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire. She makes friends with Dickon. who understands animals and nature, and discovers a secret garden that she can tend. As the garden is transformed, Mary, her invalid cousin Colin, and then his grieving father, feel the powerof the magic of new life and growth.
-Concord Theatricals
***This is not a musical
The Secret Garden (Duffield) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.com
2026 Summer Drama Camps
Grades: K-8
Camp Dates:June 15-24, 2026 First week, Mon-Fri Second week, Mon-Wed
Camp Time:9:00am-1:30pm
Show Dates:June 25-27, 2026 Times vary
Cost: $400
Auditions, May 2, 2026 - 8-1 sign up genius will be sent to students who have paid for their camp spot when it is available
Shrek The Musical Kids
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. -MTI
Shrek The Musical Kids. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Grades: 6th-12th
Camp Dates: July 13-24, 2026 Monday-Friday
Times: 9:00am-3:00pm
Show Dates:July 23-26, 2026 Time vary
Cost: $400
Auditions, May 2, 2026 - 8-1 sign up genius will be sent to students who have paid for their camp spot when it is available
Camp Rock -The Musical
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney's Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock's very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown! -MTI
Camp Rock,-The Musical Kids. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Theatre Arts Class with Marilyn Evans
Introduction to basic theatre arts, regardless of the age of the student. The student will learn: Vocabulary, Stage positions, building character, imagination, creativity, the six basic emotions and much more. Fall & Spring Semesters
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:50 AM-1:00 PM
Cost: $300 per semester
Age: 9-18 years old
Classes start: January 2026
Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2026
Dress Rehearsals TBD (Feb 28, 2026)
Performances : March 7, 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSES: January 1, 2026
Auditions will be part of the first rehearsal.
ALL CLASS MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED.
Items to bring:
water
comfortable clothes/shoes