"The Little Prince," directed by Griff Braley, will feature up to 15 students in an acting ensemble that will perform three public performances, as well as four school day performances for middle school peers, in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. This annual winter program offers students a fabulous opportunity to develop skills and confidence and craft believable, fully realized performances to share with peers and the public.

 

This production will emphasize acting and movement in a well known story, with rehearsal time emphasizing script analysis, acting, movement, and ensemble. 

 

Students in the 5th through 8th grade may audition on Monday, Dec. 7, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle. Students should expect a challenging learning experience and be prepared to learn lines and participate fully in the show. Rehearsals begin in early January with performances the last weekend of the month.

 

A participation fee of $100 is required. Limited scholarships are available. For more information visit www.heartwoodtheater.org.

 

Additionally, in 2027,  Heartwood will audition and produce a summer youth production. "The Six Swans," written and directed by Braley, will provide training for young actors, while developing an original piece of theater. Students exiting 7th through 12th grade will be invited to a February audition, to be announced in early 2027. The summer rehearsal period will begin June 21 with two rehearsals per week and culminate in two weeks of daily sessions between July 12 and 24. Participation fee is $450 with limited scholarships available.