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Welcome to Dare to Dream JR. A Disney Musical Revue!
This vocal-focused production features opportunities for ensemble singing, harmonies, solos, and small-group performances.
Open to students in grades 2–9.
Director: Owen Colley
Music Director: Vicki Brabham
Choreographer: Cristen Woolston
Production Dates: January 7 – February 21, 2027
Required Parent/Guardian & Actor Orientation: Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 5:30 PM
About Disney’s Dare to Dream JR.
Join us for a magical musical adventure celebrating 100 years of Disney storytelling!
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a vibrant, 60-minute musical revue featuring songs from 24 Disney films, including The Lion King, Tangled, Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog, and Encanto.
The story follows a group of young trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio, where they discover the power of dreams, creativity, and working together to make the impossible possible.
Featuring beloved Disney classics, contemporary favorites, exciting medleys, and plenty of opportunities for harmonies, solos, small-group singing, and ensemble performances, this production is a wonderful opportunity for young performers who love to sing, dance, and bring Disney magic to life!
Performance Schedule
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
Friday, February 19, 2027
- 7:00 PM performance
Saturday, February 20, 2027
- 1:00 PM matinee
- 4:00 PM matinee
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, Disney’s Dare to Dream JR.offers an exciting opportunity to find your voice and shine! With a special emphasis on singing and vocal development, young performers will also explore acting, movement, and storytelling as they bring beloved Disney songs to life. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, develop their musical theatre skills, and make lasting friendships!
Registration
This production features open registration, but space is limited. If registrations exceed available spaces, a lottery will be held to determine participation.
Registration Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Lottery (if needed): December 18, 2026
Registration Status Notification: By December 20, 2026
Dare to Dream JR., A Disney Musical Review, Book developed by Disney Theatrical Group, Music Adapted and Arranged by Patrick Sulken, Orchestrations by Patrick Sulken Additional Vocal Arrangements by Britt Bonney, With song by (in alphabetical order):
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Howard Ashman, Frank Churchill, Phil Collins, Mack David, Mikkel Eriksen, Sia Furler, Terry Gilkyson, Leigh Harline, Tor Hermansen, Al Hoffman, Elton John, Philip Lawrence, Jerry Livingston, Robert Lopez, Alan Menken, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Larry Morey, Davy Nathan, Randy Newman, Tim Rice, Stephen Schwartz, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Glenn Slater, Ned Washington, David Zippel
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
Coming Soon to the Wildish Community Theater!
Annie KIDS
Registration is Now Open!
Welcome to Rose Children’s Theatre’s Production of Annie KIDS!
Join us this fall as we bring one of the most beloved family musicals of all time to the stage!
Open to students entering grades 2–6.
Director: Pamela Lehan
Music Director: Debi Noel
Choreographer: Sarah Aasheim
Production Dates: September 19 – November 21, 2026
About the Show
Based on the classic comic strip Little Orphan Annie, Annie KIDS tells the heartwarming story of a spirited young orphan determined to find the parents who left her years ago. Along the way, Annie outsmarts the grumpy Miss Hannigan, befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and discovers that family can be found in the most unexpected places.
Filled with unforgettable songs, memorable characters, humor, and heart, Annie KIDS celebrates optimism, resilience, friendship, and the power of hope—even during life’s toughest moments. It’s a timeless story that reminds us all that “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.”
Performance Schedule
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
Friday, November 20
7:00 PM
Saturday, November 21
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
Join the Cast!
Whether your child is stepping onto the stage for the very first time or already loves performing, Annie KIDS offers a welcoming environment where young actors build confidence, make new friends, and experience the joy of creating theatre together.
Credits
Annie KIDS
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Based on Little Orphan Annie® by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.
Annie KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.