YOUTH THEATRE
FCOA Youth Theatre is committed to providing our area’s youth with the opportunity to discover and develop their creative potential in a safe and vibrant learning environment. Youth experience what it’s like to put on a full-scale musical theater production and are offered the opportunity to gain technical knowledge and skills behind the scenes. For more information, call us, ask to join the private Facebook group (FCOA Youth Theatre).
Martha Heise
Youth Theatre Chair
Franklin Civic Operetta Association
Brooke (Lawrie) Shreffler – Director
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
Show Dates: May 8 & 9 (School Shows May 7)
Disney’s classic animated tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies is adapted in this “fur-tastic” musical adventure.
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY | 212-541-4684 | mtishows.com
Celebrate Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS with us at the Barrow-Civic Theatre!
Kids ages 3–12 are invited to join our coloring contest! Get creative and bring your puppy to life however you like! Crayons, markers, colored pencils, glitter… we love it all
Coloring sheets can be picked up and dropped off at:
• Barrow-Civic Theatre
• Franklin Library
• Oil City Library
OR download it here: Coloring Page
Deadline to enter: April 27
8 winners will be randomly selected to receive tickets to:
• 101 Dalmatians Kids (May 8 & 9)
OR
• The Little Mermaid (July 10–19)
📣 Winners will be announced April 29 and may be featured on our social media!
Martha Heise – Director
Kelly Zerbe – Choreography
Jess Rodriquez – Tech/Set/Costumes
Youth Theatre Summer Camp 2026
Camp Dates: July 26–30, 2026 | Performance: July 30 at 7:30 pm
A fun, immersive week of theatre games, skill-building, and creativity, ending with a live performance on our stage
Ages: Actors: Ages 7 (by end of summer)–16 | Tech: Ages 10 (by end of summer)–18
Cost: $150 per camper
Registration opens May 1 at 8:00 a.m. Spots fill up fast!
Summer Camp Financial Assistance Available
Financial assistance for our Summer Camp may be available through the United Way Enrichment Program. Families interested in being considered should apply and complete all required steps as soon as possible to determine eligibility prior to our May 1 registration date.
Once eligibility is confirmed through United Way, we will contact families directly with next steps for registration.
Learn more and apply here:
https://unitedwayvtr.org/enrichment-program/
Brooke (Lawrie) Shreffler – Director
It’s Sad, So Sad When an Elf Goes Bad
Show Dates: November 21 & 22 (School Shows: November 20)
It’s Sad, So Sad When an Elf Goes Bad is the tale of Emmy, Santa’s tiniest and most accident-prone elf. Between Emmy’s natural clumsiness and mischievousness, Santa cannot find a spot for her in his organization except caring for Ralph, a reindeer forced unwillingly into retirement. The bitter pair wreak a Jekyll-and-Hyde revenge on Santa, but their plans backfire.
Ages: 8-16
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