Overview
Theatre at the J, launched in January 2022, is a growing arts initiative focused on expanding access to theatre education and performance opportunities for young people and adults. In 2025, more than 70 students participated in two full productions: a fall play and a spring musical. In 2026 we are expanding enrollment, and working to engage the adult community in the magic of theatre. Theatre at the J is committed to building inclusive, high-quality arts experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and community connection.
2026 – 2027 Season Lineup
By Claudia Haas and Richard Cash.
The Birds was originally written by Aristophanes as a satire on man’s society. In this loose adaptation, three children embark on a journey that leads them to the Great Bird’s Nest in the Sky. There they hope to live away from all the constraints of home and school, but instead of living “free as a bird,” they find the birds trying to outdo humans in a far more complicated society.
Run time: 60 – 80 minutes
Show dates: November 12 at 7pm and November 15 at 2pm.
Tickets available soon!
By D. M. Larson
Dragon Trouble is a children’s play about a mischievous fairy who creates problems in a peaceful kingdom just because she is bored. The dragons fight with the princesses and knights until some magicians come along and help restore peace to the kingdom.
This charming production is presented by our youngest stars! Join us to cheer both casts of Everyone’s a Star: Minis. This production will run 10 – 15 minutes.
Run time: 15 – 20 minutes
Show Dates: December 6 at 1pm and 3pm
Tickets available soon!
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Run time: 1 hour.
Show Dates: April 14, 15 and 17.
More information is coming soon!
Community Theatre at the J
While we currently have no opportunities for adults on stage at the J, we are working hard to change that! If you want to be involved in helping support or build the community theatre program, please reach out directly to [email protected].
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Inclusion
We offer live captioning at all our Sunday Matinees.
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Support Theatre at the J
You can support us by becoming a sponsor, buying a playbill ad, contributing in-kind donations, or joining our volunteer corps!