2027 Season

THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN–Performs in February 2027 (Two Casts)

SEUSSICAL TYA– Performs in March 2027

THE PLAY’S THE THING SPRING –Recital in April 2027

IMAGINE A DRAGON– Performs in May 2027

HOW TO BE A PIRATE –Performs in May 2027 (Two Casts)

KIDS ON STAGE – Recital in June 2027

DISNEY THE LION KING KIDS – Performs in June 2027

WIZARD OF OZ – Performs in July/August 2027

THE UGLY DUCKLING – Performs September 2027 (Two Casts)

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN – Performs October 2027

THE PLAY’S THE THING FALL – Recital in November 2027

A CHRISTMAS CAROL– Performs December 2027 

THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN 2027

Once upon a time there was a bear with many friends, but he was restless. Surely there is more to life than eating honey and berries, and sleeping the winter away! It’s time to expand my horizons, he thought. So one day, The Bear declares “this is the day” and begins his journey up the mountain in search of adventure and… “to see what he could see,” of course. But beware! What’s lurking over there? Come along and see what The Bear and his animal buddies discover.

This production of The Bear Went Over the Mountain will have two separate casts (Cast One and Cast Two) Please carefully read the details below and register for the program that best works for you and your participant.

AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $300

CAST ONE
BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 4
REGISTER HERE FOR CAST ONE -Wait List Only

CAST 1 REHEARSALS:
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
***Due to MLK holiday on Monday, January 18, rehearsal will be Wednesday January 20***

CAST 1 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

CAST TWO
BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
REGISTER HERE FOR CAST TWO – Wait List Only

CAST 2 REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CAST 2 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list. 

SEUSSICAL TYA 2027

REGISTER HERE (AGES 8-13 WAIT LIST ONLY)

The Cat in the Hat jumps right off the page, and into the madcap adventures of Horton, Gertrude, Mayzie, JoJo and the Whos as everyone learns that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”

AGES: 8 and Up*
*In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped. Adults may be considered for age-specific roles.
TUITION: $400
BEGINS SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

REHEARSALS:

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

*NOT ALL CAST MEMBERS WILL BE CALLED TO EVERY REHEARSAL

PERFORMANCES:

FRIDAY, MARCH 12  AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 18 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

 

THE PLAY’S THE THING SPRING SESSION 2027

REGISTER HERE

GRADES: K – 12 
TUITION: $330

BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

ARIEL’s home school enrichment class where students explore all areas of theatre, and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the performing arts. 

CLASS SCHEDULE:

FRIDAYS
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

RECITAL:

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 AT 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

IMAGINE A DRAGON 2027

REGISTER HERE – WAIT LIST ONLY

The dragon is back in town! Well… not really. That’s the story a ragtag band of innkeepers makes up, desperate to draw questing heroes to the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn. Soon the inn is full of unexpected guests, from an army of princesses out to prove their bravery, to a group of overwhelmed heroes trying to hold onto their fame. But what happens if they all discover the innkeepers’ dragon story is made up? Could there be more than one way to save the day? An epic folk-rock score brings magic to this funny, heartfelt fantasy musical.

AGES: 10 and Up*

*In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped. Adults may be considered for age-specific roles.

TUITION: $400
REHEARSALS BEGIN SATURDAY, MARCH 27

 

REHEARSALS:

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

*NOT ALL CAST MEMBERS WILL BE CALLED TO EVERY REHEARSAL

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, May 7 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 pm
Friday, May 14 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

**Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list. 
Book & Lyrics by Kathryn Funkhouser
Music & Lyrics by Denver Casado
IMAGINE A DRAGON is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com)

HOW TO BE A PIRATE 2027

Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew! For the first time on the ARIEL stage an ornery, yet sweet Captain and the 1st mate transform landlubber students into pirates.

AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $300

This production of How to be a Pirate will have two separate casts (Cast One and Cast Two) Please carefully read the details below and register for the program that best works for you and your participant.

REGISTER HERE FOR CAST ONE – wait list only
BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 12

CAST ONE REHEARSALS:
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CAST ONE PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, MAY 21 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 22 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

REGISTER HERE FOR CAST TWO –  wait list only
BEGINS TUESDAY, APRIL 20

CAST TWO REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CAST TWO PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, MAY 28 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 29 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list. 

KIDS ON STAGE 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 25, 2027

KIDS ON STAGE is a musical theatre summer day-camp for children ages 5 to 11. Participants will receive instruction in singing, acting and movement for stage, learn techniques through creative play and activities, and share in the excitement of performing for friends  and family at an evening recital.

AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $350

BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 7

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 7 – JUNE 11

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

RECITAL:
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 AT 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list. 

DISNEY THE LION KING KIDS 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 27, 2027

Summer campers will lead the audience on a journey through the jungle to Pride Rock as the young lion, Simba, discovers his destiny. Be inspired as spunky lioness Nala, charming meerkat Timon and loveable warthog Pumbaa stand by Simba as he faces his wicked Uncle Scar to claim his rightful place on the throne. With original Broadway songs from Elton John and Tim Rice, colorfully bold costumes, and a story that will inspire young and old, Disney The Lion King KIDS is a must-see this summer! The circle of life awaits at ARIEL Theatrical.

AGES: 6-18 

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $650
Cast T-shirt & Photo included with tuition!

PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING:
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENT MEETING, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JUNE 14

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 14 – JUNE 25
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

THE WIZARD OF OZ 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 29, 2027

AGES: 7 – 18

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped and adults may be considered for age-specific roles. 

TUITION: $900
Cast T-shirt & Photo included with tuition!

PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING:
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENT MEETING, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JULY 12

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JULY 12– JULY 30
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

There will be a pick-up rehearsal on Wednesday, August 4 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

PERFORMANCES:

FRIDAY, JULY 30 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 31 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

THE UGLY DUCKLING 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS TBA

Celebrate the triumph of a little bird who discovers that taunting and teasing do not deter destiny!

AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $300

This production of The Ugly Duckling will have two separate casts (Cast One and Cast Two) Please carefully read the details below and register for the program that best works for you and your participant.

CAST ONE
BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 2

CAST ONE REHEARSALS:
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

***Due to Labor Day on Monday, September 6, rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 7***

CAST ONE PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

CAST TWO
BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

CAST TWO REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

***Rehearsal on Tuesday, September 7 will be moved to Monday, September 13***

CAST TWO PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.