BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/springfield-mo/theater.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - springfield-mo (theater) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Orchard for Chekov DTSTART:20260906T003000Z DTEND:20260906T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T050217Z UID:10005710-1788636600-1788643800@missourilife.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:AN ORCHARD FOR CHEKHOV by Brazilian playwright Pedro Brício\, translated from Portuguese by Stephen K. Smith. Directed by Philip Boehm. \n\nMoving between comedy\, lyricism\, and drama\, Brício’s play blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction\, comedy and drama\, past and p resent\, Brazil and Russia\, in a plot that addresses contemporary issues such as intolerance\, machismo\, and urban violence. US premiere.\n\nPerfo rmances run November 7\, 8\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, 22 at 7:30 PM\nSunda y\, November 9 at 7:00 pm\nSunday\, Nov 16 and 23 at 2:00 pm\n\nTicket Pri ces: $25 – $45\nLimited Pay What (If) You Can tickets on Sunday\, Nov 9\ n$15 limited tickets for Bohemian Thursday\, Nov 13\nFor group rates\, con tact lizi@upstreamtheater.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T050217Z LOCATION:The Marcelle URL:https://missourilife.com/event/an-orchard-for-chekov/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Missouri Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://missourilife.com/tag/springfield-mo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Orchard for Chekov DTSTART:20260907T003000Z DTEND:20260907T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061733Z UID:10005711-1788723000-1788730200@missourilife.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:AN ORCHARD FOR CHEKHOV by Brazilian playwright Pedro Brício\, translated from Portuguese by Stephen K. Smith. Directed by Philip Boehm. \n\nMoving between comedy\, lyricism\, and drama\, Brício’s play blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction\, comedy and drama\, past and p resent\, Brazil and Russia\, in a plot that addresses contemporary issues such as intolerance\, machismo\, and urban violence. US premiere.\n\nPerfo rmances run November 7\, 8\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, 22 at 7:30 PM\nSunda y\, November 9 at 7:00 pm\nSunday\, Nov 16 and 23 at 2:00 pm\n\nTicket Pri ces: $25 – $45\nLimited Pay What (If) You Can tickets on Sunday\, Nov 9\ n$15 limited tickets for Bohemian Thursday\, Nov 13\nFor group rates\, con tact lizi@upstreamtheater.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061733Z LOCATION:The Marcelle URL:https://missourilife.com/event/an-orchard-for-chekov/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Missouri Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://missourilife.com/tag/springfield-mo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RADIUM GIRLS DTSTART:20260914T000000Z DTEND:20260914T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T002929Z UID:25035@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcomin g production of RADIUM GIRLS\, part of the Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series.\n\nAuditions are open to performers ages 13 and up. \n\nRATING: PG\n\nCONTENT ADVISORY: This powerful historical drama contai ns mature themes including illness\, death\, corporate negligence\, courtr oom proceedings\, and the long-term effects of radiation poisoning. While these subjects are handled thoughtfully and without graphic depiction\, pa rental guidance is recommended for younger audience members.\n\nLOCATION:  The Studio Theatre\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts\n237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO 65806\n\nSpringfield Litt le Theatre Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series presents R ADIUM GIRLS. Created for passionate teen performers seeking the next level of artistic growth\, the Youth Entertainment Series brings young artists together in a collaborative\, pre-professional rehearsal environment where creativity\, discipline\, and storytelling take center stage. These produ ctions challenge performers with dynamic material while delivering remarka ble live theatre for audiences of all ages.\n\nInspired by true events\,  RADIUM GIRLS is a gripping drama of resilience\, justice\, and the courag e to stand up for what is right. Powerful\, thought-provoking\, and deeply moving\, this compelling play shines a light on an important chapter in A merican history while showcasing the extraordinary strength of ordinary pe ople.\n\nSet in the 1920s\, the story follows Grace Fryer and the young wo men who worked painting luminous watch dials with radium. As mysterious il lnesses begin to spread among the workers\, Grace risks everything to chal lenge a powerful corporation and uncover the truth. Their fight for justic e forever changed workplace safety laws and became a lasting testament to the power of determination\, hope\, and speaking out in the face of injust ice.\n\n \n\n \n\nAUDITION WORKSHOPS\n\nSpringfield Little Theatre will offer an audition workshop for performers interested in auditioning for RA DIUM GIRLS. Participation in an audition workshop is not required to audi tion.\n\nWednesday\, September 9\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\n \n\nAUDITION DATES\n \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\nCALLBACKS\n\nMonday\, September 14\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n\nCallbacks will be held by invitation. Additiona l information and materials will be provided to those requested to attend. \n\n \n\nWHAT TO PREPARE\n\nAuditions will consist of readings from the s cript. A prepared monologue is not required. Additional readings or charac ter work may be requested during auditions or callbacks.\n\nREHEARSALS\n\n A first cast and parent meeting will be held Wednesday\, September 16\, 2 026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nRehearsals begin Thursday\, September 1 7\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nA detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.\n\nMinimal conflicts may be accommodated\, but a vailability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. All pe rformers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.\n\nPERFORMANCE S\n\nAll performances take place in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.\n\n F riday\, November 6\, 2026\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, November 8\, 202 6\; 2:00 PM\n\n \n\n \n\nCASTING\n\nThis production is open to performer s ages 13 and up. All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welc omes performers of all ethnicities\, identities\, backgrounds\, and body t ypes to audition. Most performers will play multiple roles. Unless otherwi se noted\, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and n ot necessarily the age of the performer. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002929Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6580 6\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/radium-girls/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Radium Girls Audition DTSTART:20260914T000000Z DTEND:20260914T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T012639Z UID:25049@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcomin g production of RADIUM GIRLS\, part of the Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series.\n\nAuditions are open to performers ages 13 and up. \nAUDITION DATES\nSunday\, September 13\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\n \nWHAT TO PRE PARE\nAuditions will consist of readings from the script. A prepared monol ogue is not required. Additional readings or character work may be request ed during auditions or callbacks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T012639Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S. Florence Avenue \, Springfield\, MO\, 658 06\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/radium-girls-audition/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ozark Lyric Opera Presents: Rossini's Cinderella DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:24987@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Ozarks Lyric Opera opens this season with one of the most deli ghtful comic operas of all time: Rossini’s Cinderella (La cenerentola) i n Italian with English supertitles. This marks OLO’s first fully-staged production of this masterpiece\, and we are sparing no expense on costumes \, sets\, and performers to bring this magical story to life.\n\nThis spec tacular bel canto opera is an incredibly challenging piece. To meet the ch allenge\, OLO has assembled an extraordinary group of world-class performe rs.\n\nAngelina/Cenerentola: Sophia Maekawa \n\n“Praised for her "suppl e and buttery voice" (The New Criterion)\, Maekawa finished her tenure as a Ryan Opera Center ensemble member at Lyric Opera of Chicago.\n\n \n\nDo n Ramiro: Arnold Livingston Geis\n\n“Sizable lyric instrument” and “ honeyed tone\,” (Opera Today) Geis is a graduate of Washington National Opera’s prestigious Cafritz Young Artist Program.\n\n \n\nAlidoro: Patr ick Scully\n\n“..pitch-perfect as the vindictive fiancé with naturalist ic acting and a burnished\, expressive bass” (NJArts.net)\n\n \n\nClori nda: Oriana Geis-Falla \n\n“Falla was exquisite all evening\, hypnotizi ng us with flawless intonation\, diction\, and emotional wallop.”(Housto n Press) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:Ozarks Lyric Opera\, 325 Park Central E Suite 306\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/ozark-lyric-opera-presents-ros sinis-cinderella/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:House Party - Burlesk & Cabaret Show DTSTART:20260920T013000Z DTEND:20260920T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T191434Z UID:25085@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 19th at Bizarre Bar for our Se cond Annual House Party and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! There ain't no party like a House of Follies party and we're SO EXCITED to celebrate our one y ear anniversary with all of you!!! Doors open at 8:30pm and the show start s at 9:30pm so don't be late because we've got a STACKED cast to keep you bumpin' and grindin' all night long!\nWe're so excited to be back from our lil summer break and we're ready to show you what we've been working on! See all your Follies Faves back on stage and meet some brand new cuties wh o have been working hard to bring you the best burlesk and cabaret variety show in Springfield\, MO!\nOur show features one of a kind performances f rom burlesque dancers\, drag performers\, cabaret singers\, and more!! In addition to our live show\, all guests will have an opportunity to purchas e tickets to enter our raffle. Raffle prizes include prize packs from loca l businesses and one-of-a-kind art from your performers!\n\nPerformers:Mis s FancyUrsula CoyoteLassy HeauxConnie ChungRox SuxhuroffKiwi KindrickMiss HoneyDaphne Dazzle\n\nSpecial Guest:Luxx Frankenstein\n\nStage Panthers:Ki ki ButterworthValerie Vivacious\n\nThis is an 18+ event.Doors - 8:30pmShow - 9:30pmCover - $15 coverLocation: Bizarre Bar300 Park Central E.Downtown Springfield\, MO LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T191434Z LOCATION:Bizarre Bar: Gallery and Grill\, 300 Park Central East. \, spring field\, mo\, 65804\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/house-party-burlesk-cabaret-sh ow/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Graddy's Playhouse DTSTART:20261002T153000Z DTEND:20261002T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:24959@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Join us for story time at Graddy’s Playhouse at 10:30 every first Friday of the month! Read books about home with Adam Graddy’s real estate team and enjoy the brand new exhibit! The house features hands-on STEM activities and interactive pretend play spaces\, including a real-lif e kitchen\, living room\, and backyard. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:Discovery Center of Springfield\, 438 E St Louis St\, Springfield \, Missouri\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/story-time-at-graddys-playhous e/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical - Audition Workshop DTSTART:20261005T000000Z DTEND:20261005T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T191922Z UID:25065@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:education,theater DESCRIPTION:An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatr e's Education Series production of OLYMPUS: THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL will be offered Sunday\, October\, 4th\, 2026\, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PM at Th e Judy.\n\nEveryone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn h ow to make your very best impression!\n\nParticipants will be taught a sho rt movement combination\, a portion of a song from the show\, and a short line reading\, all of which will be used in placement auditions.\n\nPlacem ent Auditions will be held on Sunday\, October 11th\, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191922Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S Florence Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/olympus-the-greek-rock-musical -audition-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical DTSTART:20261012T000000Z DTEND:20261012T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:25029@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to present OLYMPUS: THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL in its 2026-2027 Education S eries!\nOLYMPUS is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief! The Greek gods\, tired of their immortal routines\, spark a competition to meddle with mortals and prove who’s the greatest greek god of all time. When a group of modern-day cousins set off on a hike to “Olympus Overlook\,” they have no idea they’re about to be tested by ancient deities. With catchy songs\, heartfelt moments\, and plenty of la ughs\, Olympus is a mythic adventure about family\, connection\, and disco vering that the real view from the top is the one you share together.\nPla cement auditions for performers ages 8 through 18 will be held Sunday\, O ctober 11\, 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre (“The Judy”). At the au ditions\, participants will be taught a short movement combination and a p ortion of a song from the show and will be given and asked to perform a sh ort line reading.\n\nCheck out the audition workshop on Sunday\, Octobe r 4\, 2026\, to get a jump-start on the competition!\n\nThe cast and paren t meeting will be held on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at Th e Judy! Rehearsals will begin Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, and will ru n Sundays – Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Not everyone will be ca lled for every rehearsal.\n\nPerformances will be presented in The Reynold s Auditorium at The Judy.\n\n Friday\, November 20 at 7:00 PM\, 2026\n S aturday\, November 21 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM\, 2026\n Sunday\, November 2 2 at 2:00 PM\, 2026\n\nAGES 8 – 18\nGreat for new\, entry-level\, AND re turning students.\nNo experience is necessary. All are welcome!\nREGISTER NOW\nA participation fee/ tuition helps meet some of the project’s costs . LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 South Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6 5806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/olympus-the-greek-rock-musical / X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Women the Broadway Musical Audition Workshop DTSTART:20261027T000000Z DTEND:20261027T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T012904Z UID:25053@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:education,theater DESCRIPTION:Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcomin g production of LITTLE WOMEN — THE MUSICAL\, part of the Education Depa rtment’s new Literature to Life Series.\n\nAuditions are open to student s and adults of all ages with previous performance experience.\nAUDITION W ORKSHOPS\nSpringfield Little Theatre will offer an audition workshop for p erformers interested in auditioning for LITTLE WOMEN. Participation in an audition workshop is not required to audition.\n\nMonday\, October 26\, 2 026\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Perf orming Arts for Springfield Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpring field\, Missouri\nAUDITION DATES\nMonday\, November 2 and Tuesday\, Novemb er 3\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\nAuditioners only need to attend one evening.\n\nTh e Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Li ttle Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpringfield\, Missouri\nCALLBACKS\nW ednesday\, November 4\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n\nCallbacks will be held by inv itation. Additional information and materials will be provided to those re quested to attend.\n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpringfield\ , Missouri\nCREATIVE TEAM\nThe creative team for LITTLE WOMEN will be anno unced soon.\nWHAT TO PREPARE\nPlease prepare a one-minute vocal selection in a style appropriate to the production. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Additional vocal selecti ons\, readings\, or movement may be requested during auditions or callback s.\nREHEARSALS\nA first cast and parent meeting will be held Sunday\, Nov ember 8\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy. Rehearsals begin Monday\, Novem ber 9\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nA detailed rehearsal schedule w ill be provided at auditions.\n\nMinimal conflicts may be accommodated\, b ut availability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. Al l performers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performanc es. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.\nPERFORMAN CES\nAll performances take place in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.\n\n F riday\, January 22\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 24\, 202 7\; 2:00 PM\n Thursday\, January 28\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Friday\, January 29\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 30\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\ , January 30\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 31\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n\nC ASTING\nThis production is open to students and adults of all ages with pr evious performance experience. All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welcomes performers of all ethnicities\, identities\, backgrounds \, and body types to audition. Unless otherwise noted\, listed ages descri be the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the performer.\nAVAILABLE ROLES\nJO MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nVocal r ange: Mezzo-belter\, A3–D5\n\nAn aspiring writer with a blazing imagina tion and no patience for convention. Fierce\, funny\, and full of “aston ishing” stories — the engine of the show.\n\nMARMEE MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 40s\nVocal range: Alto/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe steady\, loving mother holding the family together while her husband is at war. Warmth with a sp ine of steel.\n\nMEG MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 18–20\nVocal range: Sopra no/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe eldest March sister. Romantic\, responsible\, and drawn to a quiet life of her own choosing.\n\nBETH MARCH\n\nCharacter age:  14–16\nVocal range: Soprano/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe gentlest sister\, a pianist whose kindness anchors the family. Her story carries the show’s tenderest moments.\n\nAMY MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 12–16\nVocal range:  Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe youngest March\, dramatic and ambitious\, who grows f rom petulant girl to poised young woman.\n\nAUNT MARCH\n\nCharacter age:  50s–60s\nVocal range: Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe family’s imperious wealthy aunt\, determined to make a proper lady of at least one March sister.\n\n LAURIE LAURENCE\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nVocal range: Tenor\n\nThe cha rming boy next door\, devoted to the Marches and hopelessly fond of Jo.\n\ nPROFESSOR BHAER\n\nCharacter age: 30s–40s\nVocal range: Baritone\n\nA serious German professor in New York whose honest criticism — and quiet devotion — changes Jo’s life.\n\nMR. LAURENCE\n\nCharacter age: 60s\ nVocal range: Baritone\n\nLaurie’s stern grandfather\, softened by Beth ’s gentleness.\n\nMR. JOHN BROOKE\n\nCharacter age: 20s–30s\nVocal ra nge: Baritone\n\nLaurie’s earnest tutor\, who finds his heart caught by Meg. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T012904Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6580 6\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/little-women-the-broadway-musi cal-audition-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Women the Broadway Musical Auditions DTSTART:20261103T010000Z DTEND:20261103T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T012904Z UID:25054@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:AUDITION DATES\nMonday\, November 2 and Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\nAuditioners only need to attend one evening.\n\nThe Judi th Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little T heatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpringfield\, Missouri\nCALLBACKS\nWednesd ay\, November 4\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n\nCallbacks will be held by invitatio n. Additional information and materials will be provided to those requeste d to attend.\n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpringfield\, Miss ouri\nCREATIVE TEAM\nThe creative team for LITTLE WOMEN will be announced soon.\nWHAT TO PREPARE\nPlease prepare a one-minute vocal selection in a s tyle appropriate to the production. Bring clearly marked sheet music in th e correct key for the provided accompanist. Additional vocal selections\, readings\, or movement may be requested during auditions or callbacks.\nRE HEARSALS\nA first cast and parent meeting will be held Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy. Rehearsals begin Monday\, November 9\ , 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nA detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.\n\nMinimal conflicts may be accommodated\, but ava ilability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. All perf ormers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.\nPERFORMANCES\nA ll performances take place in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.\n\n Friday\ , January 22\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 24\, 2027\; 2: 00 PM\n Thursday\, January 28\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Friday\, January 29\, 2 027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 30\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\, Janu ary 30\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 31\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n\nCASTING \nThis production is open to students and adults of all ages with previous performance experience. All roles are available. Springfield Little Theat re welcomes performers of all ethnicities\, identities\, backgrounds\, and body types to audition. Unless otherwise noted\, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the perfo rmer.\nAVAILABLE ROLES\nJO MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nVocal range:  Mezzo-belter\, A3–D5\n\nAn aspiring writer with a blazing imagination and no patience for convention. Fierce\, funny\, and full of “astonishin g” stories — the engine of the show.\n\nMARMEE MARCH\n\nCharacter age:  40s\nVocal range: Alto/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe steady\, loving mother hold ing the family together while her husband is at war. Warmth with a spine o f steel.\n\nMEG MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 18–20\nVocal range: Soprano/Me zzo-soprano\n\nThe eldest March sister. Romantic\, responsible\, and drawn to a quiet life of her own choosing.\n\nBETH MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 14 –16\nVocal range: Soprano/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe gentlest sister\, a pian ist whose kindness anchors the family. Her story carries the show’s tend erest moments.\n\nAMY MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 12–16\nVocal range: Mezz o-soprano\n\nThe youngest March\, dramatic and ambitious\, who grows from petulant girl to poised young woman.\n\nAUNT MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 50s –60s\nVocal range: Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe family’s imperious wealthy au nt\, determined to make a proper lady of at least one March sister.\n\nLAU RIE LAURENCE\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nVocal range: Tenor\n\nThe charmi ng boy next door\, devoted to the Marches and hopelessly fond of Jo.\n\nPR OFESSOR BHAER\n\nCharacter age: 30s–40s\nVocal range: Baritone\n\nA se rious German professor in New York whose honest criticism — and quiet de votion — changes Jo’s life.\n\nMR. LAURENCE\n\nCharacter age: 60s\nVo cal range: Baritone\n\nLaurie’s stern grandfather\, softened by Beth’ s gentleness.\n\nMR. JOHN BROOKE\n\nCharacter age: 20s–30s\nVocal range : Baritone\n\nLaurie’s earnest tutor\, who finds his heart caught by Me g. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T012904Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6580 6\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/little-women-the-broadway-musi cal-auditions/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Women the Broadway Musical Auditions Night Two DTSTART:20261104T010000Z DTEND:20261104T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T012904Z UID:25055@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcomin g production of LITTLE WOMEN — THE MUSICAL\, part of the Education Depa rtment’s new Literature to Life Series.\n\nAuditions are open to student s and adults of all ages with previous performance experience.\nAUDITION W ORKSHOPS\nSpringfield Little Theatre will offer an audition workshop for p erformers interested in auditioning for LITTLE WOMEN. Participation in an audition workshop is not required to audition.\n\nMonday\, October 26\, 2 026\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Perf orming Arts for Springfield Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpring field\, Missouri\n\n \nAUDITION DATES\nMonday\, November 2 and Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\n7:00 PM\n\nAuditioners only need to attend one evening. \n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfi eld Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpringfield\, Missouri\nCALLBA CKS\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n\nCallbacks will be held by invitation. Additional information and materials will be provided to th ose requested to attend.\n\nThe Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Perf orming Arts for Springfield Little Theatre\n237 S. Florence Avenue\nSpring field\, Missouri\nCREATIVE TEAM\nThe creative team for LITTLE WOMEN will b e announced soon.\nWHAT TO PREPARE\nPlease prepare a one-minute vocal sele ction in a style appropriate to the production. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Additional vocal s elections\, readings\, or movement may be requested during auditions or ca llbacks.\nREHEARSALS\nA first cast and parent meeting will be held Sunday \, November 8\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy. Rehearsals begin Monday\, November 9\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nA detailed rehearsal sche dule will be provided at auditions.\n\nMinimal conflicts may be accommodat ed\, but availability for the majority of the rehearsal process is require d. All performers must be available for all technical rehearsals and perf ormances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.\nPER FORMANCES\nAll performances take place in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.\ n\n Friday\, January 22\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\ ; 2:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 23\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 24 \, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Thursday\, January 28\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Friday\, Ja nuary 29\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Saturday\, January 30\, 2027\; 2:00 PM\n Sat urday\, January 30\, 2027\; 7:00 PM\n Sunday\, January 31\, 2027\; 2:00 P M\n\nCASTING\nThis production is open to students and adults of all ages w ith previous performance experience. All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welcomes performers of all ethnicities\, identities\, backg rounds\, and body types to audition. Unless otherwise noted\, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the performer.\nAVAILABLE ROLES\nJO MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nV ocal range: Mezzo-belter\, A3–D5\n\nAn aspiring writer with a blazing i magination and no patience for convention. Fierce\, funny\, and full of “astonishing” stories — the engine of the show.\n\nMARMEE MARCH\n\nC haracter age: 40s\nVocal range: Alto/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe steady\, lovin g mother holding the family together while her husband is at war. Warmth w ith a spine of steel.\n\nMEG MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 18–20\nVocal range : Soprano/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe eldest March sister. Romantic\, responsibl e\, and drawn to a quiet life of her own choosing.\n\nBETH MARCH\n\nCharac ter age: 14–16\nVocal range: Soprano/Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe gentlest sis ter\, a pianist whose kindness anchors the family. Her story carries the s how’s tenderest moments.\n\nAMY MARCH\n\nCharacter age: 12–16\nVocal range: Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe youngest March\, dramatic and ambitious\, who grows from petulant girl to poised young woman.\n\nAUNT MARCH\n\nCharacte r age: 50s–60s\nVocal range: Mezzo-soprano\n\nThe family’s imperious wealthy aunt\, determined to make a proper lady of at least one March sis ter.\n\nLAURIE LAURENCE\n\nCharacter age: 17–20\nVocal range: Tenor\n\ nThe charming boy next door\, devoted to the Marches and hopelessly fond o f Jo.\n\nPROFESSOR BHAER\n\nCharacter age: 30s–40s\nVocal range: Barit one\n\nA serious German professor in New York whose honest criticism — a nd quiet devotion — changes Jo’s life.\n\nMR. LAURENCE\n\nCharacter ag e: 60s\nVocal range: Baritone\n\nLaurie’s stern grandfather\, softened by Beth’s gentleness.\n\nMR. JOHN BROOKE\n\nCharacter age: 20s–30s\n Vocal range: Baritone\n\nLaurie’s earnest tutor\, who finds his heart c aught by Meg. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T012904Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6580 6\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/little-women-the-broadway-musi cal-auditions-night-two/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Graddy's Playhouse DTSTART:20261106T163000Z DTEND:20261106T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:24960@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Join us for story time at Graddy’s Playhouse at 10:30 every first Friday of the month! Read books about home with Adam Graddy’s real estate team and enjoy the brand new exhibit! The house features hands-on STEM activities and interactive pretend play spaces\, including a real-lif e kitchen\, living room\, and backyard. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:Discovery Center of Springfield\, 438 E St Louis St\, Springfield \, Missouri\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/story-time-at-graddys-playhous e/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Graddy's Playhouse DTSTART:20261204T163000Z DTEND:20261204T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:24961@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Join us for story time at Graddy’s Playhouse at 10:30 every first Friday of the month! Read books about home with Adam Graddy’s real estate team and enjoy the brand new exhibit! The house features hands-on STEM activities and interactive pretend play spaces\, including a real-lif e kitchen\, living room\, and backyard. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:Discovery Center of Springfield\, 438 E St Louis St\, Springfield \, Missouri\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/story-time-at-graddys-playhous e/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AUDITION WORKSHOP: "Trolls: The Musical JR." DTSTART:20270104T010000Z DTEND:20270104T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T191922Z UID:25066@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:education,theater DESCRIPTION:For ages 8 - 18.\n\nAn Audition Preparatory Workshop for Sprin gfield Little Theatre's Education Series production of TROLLS: THE MUSICA L\, JR. will be offered Sunday\, January 3rd\, 2027\, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nEveryone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop ! Learn how to make your very best impression!\n\nParticipants will be tau ght a short movement combination\, a portion of a song from the show\, and a short line reading\, all of which will be used in placement auditions.\ n\nPlacement Auditions will be held on Wednesday\, January 6th\, 2027 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191922Z LOCATION:The Judy\, 237 S Florence Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/audition-workshop-trolls-the-m usical-jr/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trolls The Musical\, JR. DTSTART:20270107T010000Z DTEND:20270107T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182051Z UID:25030@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department is excited to present TROLLS\, JR. in its 2026-2027 Education Series!\nJoin Poppy\ , Branch\, and the whole colorful crew on a hair-raising adventure! The et ernally optimistic Trolls love nothing more than singing\, dancing\, and h ugging — but when the grumpy Bergens threaten their happiness\, it’s u p to Queen Poppy and her reluctant friend Branch to save the day. Based on the hit DreamWorks film\, this feel-good musical bursts with familiar son gs\, big laughs\, and an even bigger message: happiness is something you f ind inside yourself\, and true colors shine brightest when you share them. \nPlacement auditions for performers ages 8 through 18 will be held Wedne sday\, January 6\, 2027\, at 7:00 PM at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds Schoo l of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre (“The Judy”). At the auditions\, participants will be taught a short movement combinatio n and a portion of a song from the show and will be given and asked to per form a short line reading.\n\nCheck out the audition workshop on Sunday \, January 3\, 2027\, to get a jump-start on the competition! The cast and parent meeting will be held on Sunday\, January 10\, 2027\, at 7:00 PM  at The Judy! Rehearsals will begin Monday\, January 11\, 2026 and will ru n Sundays – Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Not everyone will be ca lled for every rehearsal.\n\nPerformances will be presented in The Reynold s Auditorium at The Judy.\n\n Friday\, March 5 at 7:00 PM\, 2026\n Satur day\, March 6 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM\, 2026\n Sunday\, March 7 at 2:00 PM \, 2026\n Wednesday\, March 10 at 10:15 AM and 12:15 PM — Daytime Perf ormances\n Thursday\, March 11 at 7:00 PM\, 2026\n Friday\, March 12 at 7:00 PM\, 2026\n Saturday\, March 13 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM\, 2026\n\nAGE S 8 – 18\nGreat for new\, entry-level\, AND returning students.\nNo expe rience is necessary. All are welcome!\nREGISTER NOW\nA participation fee/ tuition helps meet some of the project’s costs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182051Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 South Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 6 5806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/trolls-the-musical-jr/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - Audition Wo rkshop DTSTART:20270323T000000Z DTEND:20270323T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T071408Z UID:25082@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:education,theater DESCRIPTION:An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatr e's Youth Entertainment Series production of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) will be offered Wednesday\, Monday\, March 22nd\, 2027\, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.\n\nEveryone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to make your very best impression!\n \nParticipants will be taught short line readings\, all of which will be u sed in placement auditions. \n\nAuditions will be held on Monday\, March 2 9th\, 2027\, at 7:00 PM at The Judy! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T071408Z LOCATION:The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Spr ingfield Little Theatre\, 237 South Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, Missou ri\, 65806\, United States URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/the-complete-works-of-william- shakespeare-abridged-audition-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[Revised][Agai n] DTSTART:20270521T000000Z DTEND:20270524T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260805T183158Z UID:25038@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Youth Ente rtainment Series presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRI DGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]. Created for passionate teen performers seeking th e next level of artistic growth\, the Youth Entertainment Series brings yo ung artists together in a collaborative\, pre-professional rehearsal envir onment where creativity\, discipline\, and storytelling take center stage. These productions challenge performers with dynamic material while delive ring remarkable live theatre for audiences of all ages.\n\n\n\nAll 37 of S hakespeare’s plays. Three fearless performers. One outrageously funny ev ening of theatre. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [R EVISED] [AGAIN] is a fast-paced comedy packed with clever improvisation\, physical comedy\, audience participation\, and nonstop laughs. Whether yo u’re a lifelong Shakespeare fan or convinced you’ve never liked the Ba rd\, this hilarious theatrical whirlwind proves there’s something for ev eryone.\nWatch as three actors race through Shakespeare’s comedies\, tra gedies\, and histories in a wildly inventive performance featuring epic sw ord fights\, ridiculous costume changes\, unexpected plot twists\, and ple nty of surprises. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet and everything in be tween\, this energetic celebration of the world’s greatest playwright tr ansforms classic literature into an unforgettable comedy event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183158Z LOCATION:The Studio Theatre The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Perf orming Arts\, 237 S. Florence Avenue\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United S tates URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/the-complete-works-of-william- shakespeare-abridgedrevisedagain/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR