Shade Tree Players: Academy Play (Ages 7-13)

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook!

Performances: June 25 - July 12, 2026
Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex
Session A rehearsals begin May 26, 2026 9:00 am
Session B rehearsals begin June 1, 2026 1:00 pm
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Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook!

June 25 - July 12, 2026
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About the Show

Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There’s a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook… or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.

Credits

By Allison Gregory

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Registration

New for 2026

We’ve simplified our registration options. You can now complete all registrations at once (instead of separate transactions per child).

Volunteer Requirements

Parent volunteerism is a crucial part of what makes Shade Tree Players summer productions successful. Not only it is an opportunity to be involved in and support your child’s growth in theatre, we cannot function without it.

We respectfully request that you choose to either commit to at least 3 hours of volunteering for your child’s production (5 hours maximum for multiple children) or pay $75 (maximum of $125 for multiple children) up front to “waive” your volunteer commitment. This fee will go toward hiring summer help to fulfill the jobs not filled by volunteers. Volunteer job opportunities will be announced at the parent meetings for each production.

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Registration Deadline
May 15, 2026

Session A

Rehearsals Begin
May 26, 2026 9:00 am

Parent Meeting
May 26, 2026 9:00 am

Rehearsal Schedule
Monday - Friday 9:00am to Noon

Performances

June 25, 2026 7:00 pm
June 26, 2026 7:00 pm
June 27, 2026 7:00 pm
June 28, 2026 2:00 pm

Session B

Rehearsals Begin
June 1, 2026 1:00 pm

Parent Meeting
June 1, 2026 1:00 pm

Rehearsal Schedule
Monday - Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Performances

July 9, 2026 7:00 pm
July 10, 2026 7:00 pm
July 11, 2026 7:00 pm
July 12, 2026 2:00 pm

Auditions

All who register will be cast! To provide a fun, fair and educational theatre experience for everyone, conflicts will be taken into consideration when casting. No conflicts with dress rehearsal or performances are allowed.

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