Youth Arts Ambassadors - Springfield Arts Council

08/31/2026

Got a little pirate, hero, villain or wildly over-the-top storyteller hiding inside you? Good. We’re looking for all of the above. 🏴‍☠️⭐Auditions for Clark State Theatre Arts Program and the Springfield Arts Council's production of Peter and the Starcatcher are at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center.

Come ready to play, take some risks and help us bring this hilarious, high-energy adventure to the stage this fall.

Ready to join the crew? Learn more and preregister in the comments!

08/28/2026

Auditions for the 2027 JTF West team are TOMORROW, August 29 at 10am!

Looking for more information on auditions or JTF West (and don’t receive the informational email?)- send your questions to [email protected]!

We will see you tomorrow!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to the cast of Mean Girls Jr.!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and auditioned. We can't wait to get started! Our first read-through will be this Thursday, August 20th, from 6-8pm at the Springfield Arts Council office.

To accept your role, please email [email protected]

07/27/2026

🎭 You can't sit with us... unless you audition!

The Springfield Arts Council's Youth Arts Ambassadors is bringing Mean Girls JR. to the stage, and we're looking for students in grades 6–12 to join the cast!

✨ Audition Details:
💅 Auditions are August 17th at 6pm at the Springfield Arts Council office
💅 Open to students entering grades 6–12
💅 No preparation required! Just come ready to sing, dance, and act.
💅 Rehearsals will be Monday–Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM, with extended rehearsal times during show week.
💅 Performances will take place October 16-17

Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something fetch. 🩷

Grab your friends, wear pink (if you want!), and come show us what you've got. We can't wait to meet our newest Plastics, Mathletes, and everyone in between!

Fill out your audition form here to be prepared for auditions: https://forms.gle/iRE5UvndcMgW1Kpn6

07/22/2026

On Wednesdays, we announce something fetch!

Get in, loser… Youth Arts Ambassadors (YAA) is hosting auditions for MEAN GIRLS JR.! 🎤💅

That’s right — the Plastics are coming to the stage! Join Cady, Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Janis, Damian, and the rest of the North Shore crew in this hilarious, high-energy musical adventure filled with friendship, confidence, and finding your own voice.

Whether you’re ready to join the Plastics, become a Mathlete, or find your own place at North Shore High, there’s a role waiting for you! 💗

📓✨ Don’t let this opportunity end up in the Burn Book - mark your calendars and get ready to audition on August 17th!

Stay tuned for audition details, dates, and everything you need to know about being part of YAA’s production of MEAN GIRLS JR

07/20/2026

HEY YAA FAMILY- do you love Spider-Man?!

We’ve been given 20 comp tickets for a Spider-Man fan event on July 31st. If you want these tickets, send an email to Jeremy to get on the list!

06/26/2026

05/22/2026

It’s opening night! We could not be more proud of all of our Penguin Project artists and mentors. Believe us when we say this is not a show you’ll want to miss!

📸: Jeremy Mudd

The Springfield Arts Council's Penguin Project presents
"Moana Jr"
Performances:

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm

Tickets on sale at
www.jlttickets.org

Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.

For more information on what the Penguin Project is, visit www.penguinproject.org

This production of "Moana JR" is presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)