Hans Christian Andersen Theater presents several family-friendly shows each season.2023-2024
The Mystery Club
The Mystery Club: Episodes 1 & 2
Written by Roz Mihalko
Directed by Cadence Jennings
When an actor, athlete, scientist, gamer, bookworm, and school newspaper reporter can't get anyone to join their own after-school clubs, they band together to form The Mystery Club. The amateur detective team investigates the crimes of their fellow middle school students in these hilarious whodunits, from the aggressively supportive members of the Pep Squad, to the masters of disguise in the LARP Society, to the bigfoot-chasing Cryptozoology Club. This edition includes Episode 1: The Case of the Missing Camera and Episode 2: The Case of the Milk Monster.
Show Times
November 3, 2023 @ 7pm
November 4, 2023 @ 7pm
November 5, 2023 @ 2pm
Auditions
Open call for actors 3rd-5th Grade
Sign up for your half-hour time slot by clicking here.
Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center
If cast in the production, each actor will be required to pay a $20.00 production fee.
Monday, Sept. 25 or Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 4:00-5:30pm.
All actors who audition will be cast. The number of audition slots is the maximum we can cast for a quality production. Therefore no additional auditions will be accepted.
CALLBACKS will be Wednesday, Sept. 27, 4:00-6:00pm
READTHROUGH will be Thursday, Sept. 28, 4:00-6:00pm, with a parent meeting to follow
REHEARSALS will be Monday-Friday, Oct. 2- Nov. 2, 4:00-6:00.
Audition Materials
To view the script, click here.
To view the Audition Packet, click here.
To view the Audition Form, click here.
To view the Audition Sides, click here.
To view the Rehearsal Calendar, click here.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Directed by Oli Tower
"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse...”
Everyone knows this Christmas Holiday Classic by heart. But did you know the mouse's name was Izzy, shut out of his snug home on Christmas Eve?
Be part of Izzy's great adventure to the North Pole where he meets Santa's Elves, Rosie the Reindeer and comes face to face with the Abominable Snowman. Izzy and Rosie save the day, helping Santa and his Reindeer deliver the goodies just in time for Christmas morning.
Show Times
December 16, 2023 @ 2pm
December 17, 2023 @ 2pm
Auditions
Open call for actors K-2nd Grade
Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center
If cast in the production, each actor will be required to pay a $20.00 production fee.
Monday, Nov. 6 or Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 4:00-5:30pm.
Sign up for your half-hour time slot here.
All actors who audition will be casted. The number of audition slots is the maximum we can cast for a quality production. Therefore no additional auditions will be accepted.
Callbacks: Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 4:00-5:30pm.
Readthrough: Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4:00-5:30pm. Parent meeting to follow readthrough.
Rehearsals will run Monday-Friday, 4:00-6:00pm, beginning Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 (subject to change)
Audition Materials
Actors do not need to be able to read to audition, but may still need to memorize lines. All actors are expected to practice outside of rehearsal regardless of reading level.
To view the script, click here.
To view the Audition Guide, click here.
To view the rehearsal schedule, click here.
To view the Audition Scenes, click here.
High School Musical Jr.
High School Musical Jr.
Directed by Becky Tower
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Show Times
February 15 @ 7pm
February 16 @ 7pm
February 17 @ 7pm
February 18 @ 2pm
Auditions
Open call for actors 6th-12th Grade
Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center
If cast in the production, each actor will be required to pay a $20.00 production fee.
Monday, Dec. 4 or Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 3:00-5:30pm (subject to change)
Sign up for your half-hour time slot by clicking here.
Not every actor is guaranteed to be cast. This is dependent on the number of roles and how many audition.
Callbacks: Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 3:00-5:30pm.
Readthrough: Thursday, Dec. 7 from 3:00-5:30pm. Parent meeting to follow readthrough.
Rehearsals will run Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:30pm, beginning Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 (subject to change)
Audition Materials
To view the script, click here.
To sign up for auditions, click here.
To view the Audition Guide, click here.
To view the Audition Sides, click here.
To view the Vocal Scores for Auditions, click here.
To view the Audition Dance Guide, click here.
To view the Tentative calendar, click here.
Breaking the News
Breaking the News
Directed by Melanie Roy
The two news outlets at Presley High School take clear sides about Student Council president Christy: While one produces stories fawning over Christy's cute First Boyfriend, the other digs through her report cards looking for scandals. But intrepid journalist Olivia wants to report real news, not puff pieces - and she may get her chance when a shadowy figure tips her off about a fundraising conspiracy that goes all the way to the top. Is someone at school making thousands of dollars off of bobbleheads? Can Olivia trust even a delicious snickerdoodle? Is the concept of truth itself so twisted that Beyonce herself might have to get involved? Find out in this wild ride of a satire.
Show Times
May 17 @ 7pm
May 18 @ 7pm
May 19 @ 2pm
Auditions
Open call for actors 6th-12th Grade
Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center
If cast in the production, each actor will be required to pay a $20.00 production fee.
Monday, April 8 or Tuesday, April 9 from 3:00-5:00pm (subject to change)
Sign up for your half-hour time slot at [coming soon]
Not every actor is guaranteed to be cast. This is dependent on the number of roles and how many audition.
Check out the script here [coming soon]
Callbacks: Wednesday, April 10 from 3:00-5:00pm.
Readthrough: Thursday, April 11 from 3:00-5:00pm. Parent meeting to follow readthrough.
Rehearsals will run Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:00pm, beginning Monday, April 15, 2024 (subject to change)
R&H's Cinderella
Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Directed by Maria Tomich
The classic tale of Cinderella with beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classics like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Follow Ella as she gets the chance to go to the Prince’s ball and maybe find her happily ever after.
Show Times
August 16 @ 7pm
August 17 @ 7pm
August 18 @ 2pm
Auditions
Open call for actors ages 10 & Up
Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center
If cast in the production, each actor will be required to pay a $20.00 production fee.
Monday, June 17 or Tuesday, June 18 from 5:30-7:30pm (subject to change)
Sign up for your half-hour time slot at [coming soon]
Not every actor is guaranteed to be cast. This is dependent on the number of roles and how many audition. Spots are limited for each age group. More information will be released closer to auditions.
Check out the script here [coming soon]
Callbacks: Wednesday, June 19 from 5:30-7:30pm
Readthrough: Thursday, June 20 from 5:30-7:30pm. Informational meeting to follow readthrough.
Rehearsals will run Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30pm, beginning Monday, June 24, 2024 (subject to change)