Jolly Jester Theater for Children

Jolly Jester Children’s Theater is a musical theater opportunity for children in 1st grade through 8th grade. Our production this year will be Disney’s “Newsies, Jr.”.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.

Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.

Try-outs for the production will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM and Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Recreation Gym. Come for try-outs at any time during the two days. Interested participants will be asked to sing a song with a karaoke track or acapella – 1 minute and recite a 1 minute monologue (i.e. poem, short story) preferably memorized, that you have prepared for the try-outs.

Full cast rehearsals will be held primarily at South Park Middle School on Saturday afternoons and a few Sundays. Participants may be responsible for their own costume based on part.

A $10.00 materials fee will be collected at the first rehearsal.

 Performances

 UPCOMING: Try-outs for Jolly Jester Community Show -Shrek the Musical - will be held on April 11 & 12, 2026. Show will be in August, 2026. More Details to follow. Children under 12 can only be in the show if a parent is in the show.