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WINTER 2026
THEATRE
CREATE A PLAY
(Ages 8-12)
Students will have a chance to create a short script and bring their piece to life.
Participants will cast, direct, and perform in each others' pieces to create a final
performance for families on the last day of class.
Instructor: Jessica Curtis
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Class Will Not Meet On: 03/19
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
411154-01 Th 01/22 - 02/26 6:00 - 6:45 pm $60/$72
411154-02 Th 03/05 - 04/09 6:00 - 6:45 pm $50/$60
MUSICAL KIDS
(Ages 8-12)
Participants will learn songs, simple dances, and short acting scenes from a musical
selection, as an abbreviated experience of what it is like to be a part of a show. Roles
will be evenly distributed among participants, with a final family performance on the
last day of class.
Instructor: Jessica Curtis
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Class Will Not Meet On: 03/19
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
411155-01 Th 01/22 - 02/26 7:00 - 7:45 pm $60/$72
411155-02 Th 03/05 - 04/09 7:00 - 7:45 pm $50/$60
MATILDA JR.
WINTER THEATRE PRODUCTION
(Ages 9-16)
Actors will work together to create quality, age appropriate productions suitable
for family viewing. Auditions are required in order to be a part of the cast. This will
allow us to assess the comfort level of children as performers, evaluate their skills
and find the role that will best suit their personality and talent. There is no cost to
audition. Children will be seen in small groups during their audition time slot. They
will be asked to read short scenes from the script (called sides). They will fill out
a short audition form listing their possible conflicts and any previous experience,
and will have a digital photograph taken for the artistic staff's reference during
casting. Casting will be based on availability, ability, and attitude. Cast members
will be enrolled in the program as a class and must pay a participation fee. This fee
covers professional instruction throughout the process, a copy of the script which
performers may keep, a cast t-shirt, and all production costs.
Instructor: Jessica Curtis, Eric Curtis
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Auditions: Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Please sign up for an audition time at tinyurl.com/lombardmatilda.
Rehearsals: Wednesday and Friday | 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Rehearsals will begin January 21.
Tech Week: Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Performers will meet everyday this week only before the scheduled
performances.
Performance Dates: Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
411160-01 W, F 01/21 - 03/20 5:00 - 7:00 pm $335/$402
ABOUT THE PLAY!
Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book,
this show tells the story of Matilda, a bright
young girl who loves to read and who faces
neglect and cruelty from the adult figures in
her life. A witty ode to the anarchy of childhood
and the power of imagination. Matilda's bravery
inspires her classmates (and the audience)
to be "revolting children" who stand up for
themselves and each other.
ABOUT THE PLAY!
Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book,
this show tells the story of Matilda, a bright
young girl who loves to read and who faces
neglect and cruelty from the adult figures in
her life. A witty ode to the anarchy of childhood
and the power of imagination. Matilda's bravery
inspires her classmates (and the audience)
to be "revolting children" who stand up for
themselves and each other.
PROGRAM MANAGER
PATTI PLOMB | pplomb@lombardparks.com
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