Tickets for the 2026 Season:
DownStage Center Spring
The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness—and self-awareness—is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Performances: May 1-3, 7-10 & 15-17
TICKETS ON SALE IN APRIL
Previous Show Programs
January, 2026: Beetlejuice JR.
August, 2025: Lion King KIDS
July-August, 2025: Newsies
May, 2025: Mean Girls JR.
January, 2025: Annie JR.
August, 2024: Disney-PIXAR Finding Nemo KIDS
July-August, 2024: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
May, 2024: Addams Family Young at Part
January, 2024: Xanadu JR.
August, 2023: Disney's Frozen KIDS
July, 2023: Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical
April–May, 2023: Newsies JR.
January, 2023: Beauty and the Beast JR.
August, 2022: Disney's Moana JR.
July, 2022: Disney's Descendants The Musical
April–May, 2022: Roald Dahl's Matilda JR.
January, 2022: High School Musical JR.
August, 2021: She Kills Monsters
July, 2021: Could You Hug a Cactus?
January, 2021: Emma: A Pop Musical
August, 2020: Super Happy Awesome News
July, 2020: The Show Must Go Online
January, 2020: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.
Performance Opportunities for Developing Voices
DownStage Center produces several "low tech" shows each season for which the key word is "nurturing." DSC programming features a "no tears" workshop style audition, a rehearsal schedule tailored to the needs of our youngest actors, and performance opportunities in small venues just right for developing voices. Additionally, alumni and MainStage performers are used as mentors and in production roles. Students ages 7 and up participate in DSC shows.
The DownStage Center Education Division offers year round camps, and classes for students ages 3 to 18. Musical Theatre Goes to School is our DSC outreach program.
The Hi-Liners MainStage
MainStage produces a major Broadway musical each year featuring a live music and high-end production values. Students ages 9-22 participate in a rigorous audition and rehearsal process based on the Actor's Equity Association model. Members of the cast are mentored and supported by local professionals in all fields of the theatre arts. In these productions we strive to meet the highest artistic standards in every way, and to provide our young actors with a truly memorable, quality experience.
Policies & Procedures
View The Hi-Liners Policies & Procedures (PDF) regarding auditions, casting, non-discrimination and tuition.
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