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

Charlotte’s Web

Performances: June 26 - July 13, 2025
Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex
Session A rehearsals begin May 27, 2025 9:00 am
Session B rehearsals begin June 2, 2025 1:00 pm
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Charlotte’s Web

June 26 - July 13, 2025
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About the Show

Charlotte’s Web is a story of friendship, courage, and self-sacrifice. Wilbur is a pig who finds out that he is destined for slaughter. His friend, a spider named Charlotte who lives in the doorway of his pigpen, determines to save him; she accomplishes this by spinning words about him in her web. Adapted from the award winning novel.

Be In The Show

Registration

Steps for Registration

  1. Complete one separate registration per student using one of the four options below.
  2. Read the new volunteer requirements below.

Registration Options

  1. If you are registering 1 child for 1 show, choose “Early Bird” PLUS select the 3 hour volunteer commitment for your child’s show OR $75 Volunteer “Opt Out” fee.
  2. If you are registering 1 child for 2 shows:
    • Choose option 1 for the first show
    • For the second show, choose “Early Bird – 2nd Show Discount PLUS 2 hour volunteer commitment OR Volunteer “Opt Out” Fee (additional $50).
  3. If you are registering a second child for one show:
    • Complete the transaction for child 1 using option 1, then
    • Choose “Early Bird – Second Child Discount” PLUS select the additional 2 hour volunteer commitment (for a total of 5 volunteer hours) OR Volunteer “Opt Out” fee (additional $50) .
  4. If you are registering a third (or more) child:
    • Complete the transaction for child 1 using option 1, then
    • Complete the transaction for child 2 using option 3, then
    • Choose “Early Bird – 3+ Child Discount” for your other children (You will not be asked to do more than five hours total of volunteer commitment per show or pay more than $125 total for opting out of the volunteer commitment.)

New for 2025 – 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. The first 3 hours of volunteering will be rewarded with 2 comp tickets (3 for 5 hours) and at a rate of 1 ticket per every two additional hours with no maximum. Please note that we will have a more structured system of accountability and you will receive reminders for scheduled volunteer jobs and we will check that commitments are fulfilled.  We really appreciate your support and hope this year is even better and more successful than last year!

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Registration Deadline
May 15, 2025

Auditions

For those Academy actors wishing to audition, auditions will be held during rehearsals. Everyone that registers is cast!

Session A

Rehearsals Begin
May 27, 2025 9:00 am

Parent Meeting
May 27, 2025 9:00 am

Rehearsal Schedule
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Performances

June 26, 2025 7:00 pm
June 27, 2025 7:00 pm
June 28, 2025 7:00 pm
June 29, 2025 2:00 pm

Session B

Rehearsals Begin
June 2, 2025 1:00 pm

Parent Meeting
June 2, 2025 1:00 pm

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

Performances

July 10, 2025 7:00 pm
July 11, 2025 7:00 pm
July 12, 2025 7:00 pm
July 13, 2025 2:00 pm

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