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
Director – Brooke (Lawrie) Shreffler
Auditions: Saturday, February 28 at 3:00 pm | Sunday, March 1 at 6:00 pm
Disney’s classic animated tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies is adapted in this “fur-tastic” musical adventure.
Show Dates: May 8 & 9 (School Shows May 7)
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
Martha Heise – Director
Kelly Zerbe – Choreography
Jess Rodriquez – Tech/Set/Costumes
A fun, immersive week of theatre games, skill-building, and creativity, ending with a live performance on our stage
Camp Dates: July 26–30, 2026
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 – Spots fill up fast!
Performance: July 30 at 7:30 pm
Registration Link – Coming Soon
Director – Brooke Lawrie
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.
Show Dates: November 21 & 22 (School Shows: November 20)
Ages: 8-16
Audition Packet – Coming Soon
Audition Form – Coming Soon