July, 21 2025 - August 2, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

237 South Florence Avenue Springfield , MO 65806
https://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org/summer-youth-programs/summer-institutes/
237 South Florence Avenue education@springfieldlittletheatre.org

Ages 4-7; $270 Ages 8-18; $385

Summer Institutes are intensive, all-inclusive theatrical training grounds for experienced musical theatre performers resulting in six public performances.  They provide exciting opportunities for committed students to be a part of a full-scale production. A demanding two-week process from beginning to end, a SLT Summer Institute may best be described as “summer stock” for youth!

It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in BEETLEJUICE, JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.

Created for the generation that made it a hit, BEETLEJUICE, JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

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Even our youngest performers get to shine in SLT’s Summer Institute! Designed specifically for ages 4-7, this exciting program runs from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM daily and offers a fun, engaging introduction to musical theatre. Participants will explore acting, singing, and dancing in a nurturing and creative environment, all while preparing for their special moments on stage in our full-scale production of BEETLEJUICE, JR.!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers to experience the magic of theatre, build confidence, and be part of a professional-style production alongside older cast members. With six public performances, they’ll get to share their hard work with family, friends, and theatre lovers alike on the historic Landers stage!

Join us for a ghoulishly good time as we bring this hilariously haunting story to life—because at SLT, it’s showtime for everyone!

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DATES: Monday, July 21 – Saturday, August 2, 2025

• Ages 4-7 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Ages 8-18 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

PERFORMANCES: 

• Friday, August 1, 2025; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
• Saturday, August 2, 2025; 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM

LOCATION: The Landers Theatre
311 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65806