The mission of Youtheatre is to create an inclusive environment in which to inspire and enrich the lives of all youth, regardless of income or ability, by providing educational opportunities and promoting appreciation of the arts. Youtheatre is open to all area youth in grades 1-12!
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.
Grades 3-5
Performances: March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. and March 14, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Auditions: January 19 and 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Audition Workshop: Saturday, January 10, 2025 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Director/Choreographer: Kristina Rowe • Music Director: Erica Bickhart
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley— the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond, all in an effort to become a three-dimensional boy once more.
Audition Forms
More Information Coming Soon!
Audition Workshop
Saturday, January 10 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us to learn how to bring your A-game to the casting process. A strong knowledge about the audition process, positive self-image, and a positive attitude are just a few crucial lessons students will learn through the workshop to leave powerful impressions at auditions. Participants will walk through a mock audition process and receive guidance, advice, and notes on standing out from the crowd and making the most of each audition opportunity.
This workshop is to prep students for their actual auditions but is not mandatory.
Audition Information
WHEN
Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20, from 6–8 p.m
Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. All auditioning need to stay the entire time of auditions, and only need to attend one night of auditions.
**Those interested in Technical Crew, please click on the Technical Crew section below**
WHERE
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts located at 200 W. Main Cross Street
Audition Process- More Information Coming Soon
In addition to the vocal audition, all performers will also be required to participate in a movement portion and read from the script, so come dressed appropriately and ready to audition.
Forms- More Information Coming Soon
All youth participating in the production (as an on-stage cast member or technical crew member) and their parents must attend a mandatory meeting on January 22 at 6 p.m. Informational packets will be handed out and questions will be answered. All on-stage cast members will be measured for costumes. A read-through of the script will continue for the on-stage cast members.
Audition Music
More Information Coming Soon!
Technical Crew
The following Technical Crew positions are available for Flat Stanley Jr.
Set Construction/Painting - More Information Coming Soon!
Our set construction/painting will take place on weekends. There will be morning and afternoon work sessions.
Make Up - More Information Coming Soon!
Student Stage Manager - More Information Coming Soon!
Lights - More Information Coming Soon!
Sound - More Information Coming Soon!
If you are only interested in working on the Technical Crew, you do not need to attend auditions.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday - Thursday. More Information Coming Soon
Dress rehearsals will be held nightly during the week of the show and are mandatory for all cast/crew members. Students may not be needed at every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be released after casting which will attempt to comply with any listed conflicts.
Conflicts
Attendance by each participant is expected at the rehearsals when they are scheduled.
Please list all school functions, music lessons, sports, church, and community activities, family vacations, etc. that will take place during rehearsal time. After the list has been approved, additional conflicts may not be added. Any unexcused absence may result in a change in the participant's role in the production.
Conflict Form Coming Soon
Be honest and upfront with us, and if cast we will do our best to work around expected absences.
Please note that all on-stage cast members MUST attend ALL rehearsals during the last 2 weeks of rehearsals.
If you miss more than three (3) rehearsals that are unexcused, you will be released from the cast.
Participation Fees
All youth participating in the production must pay the following participation fee according to their role in the production: $75 for on-stage cast members and $40 for technical crew members.
Parent Commitment
Youtheatre is a family affair! At the parent meeting on Thursday, January 22 at 6 pm, parents will be asked to volunteer on pre-show and show-week parent committees. Committees cover every aspect of producing a show, including building and painting sets, costumes, backstage supervisors, dressing room supervisors, cast party and many more. Our shows would not be possible without the dedication and investment of each family!
Characters
Stanley
Stanley is a boy who wants to do "amazing things the world has never seen before".
Arthur
Arthur is Stanley's little brother. He's very serious about school and follows the rules.
Mr. Lambchop
Mr. Lambchop is Stanley's Dad.
Mrs. Lambchop
Mrs. Lambchop is Stanley's Mom.
Caleb, Jackson, Jacob and Cousin Sophie
Slumber party guests.
Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board is a magical creature, who grants kids' wishes but with a little twist.
Mrs. Cartero
Mrs. Cartero is a sassy postal worker. She is fun-loving and extremely likable.
Doctor Dan
Doctor Dan is a hard-of-hearing, overworked Doctor.
Nurse Betty
Nurse Betty is the long-suffering assistant to Doctor Dan.
Cool Kids
Cool Kids are kids who fly Stanley like a kite.
King Of the Cool Kids
King of the Cool Kids is the ringleader of the cool kids.
Birds
Stanley's singing bird friends.
Hollywood Agent
Hollywood Agent is a slick, old-style agent.
Samantha
Samantha is Stanley's friend who moved to Los Angeles.
O. Jay D'art
O. Jay D'art is the curator for the Louvre Museum.
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci's painting that has come to life.
Napoleon
Napoleon is Jacques-Louis David's painting come to life.
Sneak Thief
Sneak Thief is a world-class art burglar.
Kiki
Kiki is an entertainment reporter in Hawaii.
Herb Wavecrest
Herb Wavecrest is an entertainment reporter.
Assistant Director
Assistant Director on Stanley's movie.
Bikini Wahini
Bikini Wahini is Stanley's co-star.
Ensemble: Go-go Dancers, Crowd, Hollywood Assistants, Passerby’s/Wannabes