PBA Children's Theatre

09/05/2023

Registration is now open for our spring production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr." Production classes begin January 13, 2024 with performances running May 9-12, 2024. Space is expected to fill quickly -- don't delay, register today!

Registration Link (Grades 4th-12th):
https://www.pba.edu/academics/schools/college-of-the-arts/preparatory/theatre/spring/

08/19/2023

Hoist the main-sul, mates! The Neverland and The Wasp set sail today for great adventures on the high seas with these sailors, pirates, mermaids and more!

07/22/2023

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Seussical KIDS" on a successful run! Thank you to our wonderful audiences and families for your continued support. Thank you to our creative team for pouring your talents into this production. Thank you to PBA Children's Theatre high school volunteers for spending your two weeks hanging out with us and serving with a smile. Thank you to PBA Theatre's undergrads for your mentorship and leadership; donating your time and talents from lighting design, props, and costumes; and most importantly, loving our campers.

07/22/2023

Audiences are loving our SummerStage production of Seussical KIDS! One last performance to see the Amazing Mayzie.

07/22/2023

Two more chances for audiences to catch "Anything is possible!"

07/21/2023

After two weeks of "Seussical" fun our 2023 SummerStage cast is ready for opening night! Happy Opening to the cast and crew!

07/20/2023

"Oh the Things You Can Think!” as the lively and colorful Seussical KIDS comes to life on the Fern Street Stage this weekend only! A few tickets remain for our Saturday 10 a.m. performance.

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seussical-kids-presented-by-pba-childrens-theatre-2380279

07/14/2023

We've added a 10 a.m. performance on Saturday, July 22nd!

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seussical-kids-presented-by-pba-childrens-theatre-2380279

07/10/2023

We had a fun first day of camp!

07/10/2023

First day of camp and tickets went on sale! Wow! Thank you to our families!

06/03/2023

It's summer which means it's time to kick-off our SummerStage 2023 "Seussical Kids" Audition Workshop! Can't wait to see these happy faces and more when we meet again for our summer camp! 🐘👂🎶

05/14/2023

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Through The Looking Glass" on a successful run! With only 12 rehearsals spread across five months, what an outstanding job by all, both cast and crew, presenting PBA Children's Theatre first full-length musical! Thank you to our wonderful audiences and families for your continued support. Thank you to our creative team for pouring your talents into this production. Thank you to PBA Theatre's undergrads for donating your time, your mentorship and leadership, and your commitment to PBA Children's Theatre.

05/14/2023

"Through The Looking Glass" has received rave reviews from our audiences. The game will be played one more time today at 2 p.m. with no available seating.

05/14/2023

One of our favorite quotes from "Through The Looking Glass" author, Lewis Carroll, worth sharing.

05/13/2023

A ticket has become available for tonight's 7:30 p.m. performance of "Through The Looking Glass." 🪞👑♟⚔️

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/through-the-looking-glass-1376379

05/13/2023

Will Alice break the great wall and will Humpty Dumpty have a great fall? Two tickets have been released for today's matinee performance at 2pm. 🥚♟🪞

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/through-the-looking-glass-1376379

05/12/2023

Join us as we travel through the looking glass! Four tickets have been released for tonight's 7:30 p.m. performance.

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/through-the-looking-glass-1376379

05/11/2023

Happy Opening to the cast and crew of "Through The Looking Glass!"

05/11/2023

First look 👀! Through The Looking Glass preview trailer. 🪞👑♟

A fresh take on an old classic. In this new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s coming of age story, Alice plunges headfirst into a world of flux. A world which needs her help in correcting against all odds. A dramatic musical, for both young and old, filled with enchanting music, action and laughter.

Recommended for ages 8 and up
Running Time 2 hours 25 minutes

May 11-14, 2023 at Fern Street Theatre.

05/11/2023

We just released a few tickets for tonight's opening performance!

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/through-the-looking-glass-1376379

05/08/2023

We are super excited to share the cast of "Through The Looking Glass" with you! Running this weekend, May 11-14, at Fern Street Theatre. All tickets have been sold to all performances.

04/10/2023

"Through The Looking Glass" tickets now on sale. Follow Alice, a young girl on the verge of becoming an adult, as she takes her own journey into adulthood; but first must defeat the Red Queen. Along the way she encounters the White Knight, her protector and guide, who gives her the courage to move forward. A dramatic musical, for both young and old, filled with enchanting music, action and laughter.

*Recommended for ages 10 and up; Musical

Performances:
Thu, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat, May 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Sat, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/through-the-looking-glass-1376379

04/07/2023

"Through The Looking Glass" tickets go on sale Monday, April 10th at 9 a.m. and are expected to go quickly. Join Alice as she ventures through the looking glass only to discover a world in flux -- a world which needs her help in correcting. A dramatic musical filled with enchanting music, action and laughter.

*Recommended for ages 10 and up; Musical

Performances:
Thu, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat, May 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Sat, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.

03/02/2023

Today is a nationwide reading celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday and we are getting excited about our 2023 Summer Camp production of Seussical KIDS! Our 4th-8th grade registration is full; but we have a few spots left for our younger students completing grades K-3.

Our two-week summer camp offers young actors the chance to sing, dance and act while rehearsing for a production. At the end of the second week, students will perform on the Fern Street stage.

01/19/2023

High school seniors, are you searching for a theatre program to expand your performance skills and knowledge of theatre, equip you for your career, and encourage you to honor Christ through your gifts? Come connect, commit and create with us! Auditions for fall enrollment will take place on Saturday, February 18. To learn more and to register visit go.pba.edu/theatre-auditions

01/15/2023

We are so proud of these young actors for their energy, enthusiasm and encouragement to one another today during their "Through The Looking Glass" auditions!

12/24/2022

We wish you and your family the beauty of redeeming grace given to us by the birth of our Savior on this Holy night.

12/19/2022

The curtain has closed on our amazing sold out run of "Newsies Jr." These young artists and production team members put their hearts into this show. Thank you to all friends, family and newcomers who came to one of our performances.

And thank you to our cast and crew, for all of your hard work. We are so proud of the art you created.

12/17/2022

It's been a great run! Countdown to our closing performance, tonight at 7:30 p.m.

12/17/2022

One ticket for tonight's closing performance has been release. Purchase ticket online:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newsies-jr-presented-by-pba-childrens-theatre-tickets-465030547887

Disney’s rousing musical based on the true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City.

12/17/2022

PBA Children's Theatre "Newsies Jr." running December 15-17, 2022 at Fern Street Theatre.

12/16/2022

Two front row tickets have become available for tonight's performance!

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newsies-jr-presented-by-pba-childrens-theatre-tickets-465026967177

12/16/2022

Congratulations and Happy Opening to the cast and crew of NEWSIES JR.! We're so excited to share Disney’s rousing musical based on the true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City this weekend only.

12/15/2022

We are excited to share a preview of "Newsies Jr." opening tonight!

12/14/2022

PBA Children's Theatre talented cast will be bringing the great newspaper strike of 1899 to life on the Fern Street stage in "Newsies Jr." running December 15-17.

12/13/2022

Tech rehearsals are in full swing for our production of "Newsies Jr." Only 2 more days until opening!

12/09/2022

Our "Newsies Jr." young actors are excited to share their talents with you on stage next weekend!

11/14/2022

Our families and friends really "Seized the Day!" Newsies Jr. tickets sold out in eight minutes!! Thank you for your support and we can't wait for you to see the talented cast of Newsies Jr. in a few weeks!