2025-2026 Season

CTE Presents: 

Disney’s DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL

(Grades 2-9)

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

April 17-19, 2026

Auditions: January 20-21      Invited Callbacks:  January 23

Rating: G

Producers:  Jennifer Dienelt & Jess Yeska

Director:  Alyssa Janczak (Satterfield)   Music Director:  Earl Rigsby

Choreographer:  Trisha Stigge              Company Manager:  Vanessa Kepp

2026-2027 Season

CTE & FVTC present:  Disney’s NEWSIES

Grades 2 – Age 23

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2026

Note:  Cast members do NOT need to be available both weeks of the production in order to participate, as this show will be double cast.  In order to participate, participants must be available June 8-14 and/or June 15-21.  At the time of audition registration, you will be asked to specify if the child is available for week 1, week 2 or both weeks of the production.  Some small group rehearsals will be held beginning at the end of March, but these rehearsals will not conflict with rehearsals for Descendants.  Therefore, cast members can participate in both productions.

Auditions:  March 9-10, 2026 (Registration opens February 23)

Callbacks:  March 12, 2026

Rating:  PG 

Producer:  Brent Houltram                          Director: Alyssa Janczak 

Choreographer:  Rachel Benzing                Music Director:  Lexy Taxon

Company Manager:  Anna Roberts

FVTC presents: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Grade 7 – Age 23

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus”s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

Lots of male and female roles for all ages!

September 11,12,13,18,19,20, 2026

Auditions: June 2026

Rating: PG

Producer:  TBA                                 Director:  TBA

Choreographer:  TBA                      Music Director:  TBA

CTE presents: THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

(Grades 2 – 9)

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild.

November 19-22, 2026

Presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International

Rating: G

Producer:  TBA                               Director:  TBA

Choreographer:  TBA                    Music Director:  TBA

CTE Presents: Disney’s FROZEN JR.

(Grades 2 – 9)

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! 

April 15-18, 2027

Rating: G

Producer:  TBA                                   Director:  TBA

Choreographer:  TBA                        Music Director:  TBA