The Nebraska Communities Playhouse (NCP) (neplayhouse.com) in Hickman is gearing up for an unforgettable summer of theater with a variety of exciting performances and enriching opportunities for young artists. The summer season will feature two dynamic productions, along with specialized theater camps for young performers.
Seussical
Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey with the beloved characters of Dr. Seuss in Seussical! This fun-filled musical will be performed on June 20-22 and June 27-29. Audiences will be transported to the imaginative world of Seuss, where characters like Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and Gertrude McFuzz come to life in a vibrant, toe-tapping extravaganza.
Pirated!
Arrrrrr! Set sail with Pirated! August 15-17 and August 22-24. This new musical flips The Pirates of Penzance upside-down, setting it in an early 1930s Hollywood studio during the filming of the Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece. A hodgepodge of talent has been assembled, including silent film has-beens with terrible voices, brilliant vocalists with “faces for radio” who provide the actors’ dialogue and singing, and an over-worked crew who return in Act II as members of the tap-dancing Los Angeles Police Department.
Y.A.C.H.T. Club (Young Artists Collective – Hickman Theater)
NCP’s Y.A.C.H.T. Club is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring young performers this summer. The Boot Camps are designed for kids ages 6-17 and are the perfect opportunity for young artists to develop their skills while having fun and making new friends.
Willy Wonka Jr. – Production by Y.A.C.H.T. Club
The Y.A.C.H.T. Club will also present a special production of Willy Wonka Jr. on July 18. From golden tickets to candy-filled adventures, this production will be a sweet treat for audiences of all ages!
For all ticketing and registration information, visit neplayhouse.com