StageLight

StageLight Production: Spring 2026

This is a Junior length production

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Ages 8 - 18

Meets once a week

CAST I - Tuesdays 5:15-8:30pm
CAST II - Thursdays 5:15-8:30pm
~ "Hangtime" will be offered 4:45-5:15pm ~

Extra Friday Rehearsals: 3/13, 3/20, & 3/27; Cast I - 4:30-6:30pm; Cast II - 6:45-8:45pm

Director: Joshua Kirk

Music Director: TBA
Choreographer: Cassidy Elmer

REGISTRATION - Early Bird Discount of $25 if paid in full by 11/1

Tuition - $475

SCHEDULE

Auditions: Cast I - 1/19; Cast II - 1/22

Callbacks: Cast I - 1/20; Cast II - 1/23

First Rehearsal: Cast I - Tues 1/27; Cast II - Thurs 1/29

Extra Friday Rehearsals in March: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 - Cast I - 4:30-6:30pm; Cast II - 6:45-8:45pm

Tech Rehearsal: Cast I - 4/27 1pm-8:30pm; 4/28 & 4/29 4:30-8:30pm; Cast II - 5/4 1pm-8:30pm; 5/5 & 5/6 4:30-8:30pm

Performances: Cast I - 4/30-5/2 (Thur-Sat, 4 shows); Cast II - 5/7-5/9 (Thur-Sat, 4 shows)

* All dates and times are subject to change. If show reaches capacity, a waitlist will be implemented . *

Hangtime

There will be an optional "hangtime" from 4:45 - 5:15 PM where students can purchase pizza and snacks and hang out with friends before rehearsal!

LOCATIONS
Rehearsals: Centennial Covenant Church - 401 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

Performances: West Bowles Community Church - 12325 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 80127

Ao1 is run with the support of parents through required parent committee service.

Payment Options
1 - 50% deposit paid upfront with balance due prior to auditions (non-refundable/non-transferable)
2 - Full tuition paid upfront (50% non-refundable/non-transferable)

Costume Fee - We provide one costume for every cast member with a $15 fee for every additional costume. If you don't want your student to be cast in multiple roles, you must tell us at auditions.

Scholarships

Scholarship applications are available here. A 50% deposit is still required. For more information on scholarships, please contact lgelley@ao1theater.org ASAP. Deadline is 12/19/25 for scholarship consideration for Spring 2026.

Discounts

Sibling discounts will be applied when applicable. 10% off the lowest tuition for the third child and 20% off the fourth, fifth, etc.

Audition Help

AO1 REFUND POLICY

Full refunds maybe requested:

Within 72 hours of when the student was registered;
At least 4 weeks prior to the workshop, camp or the first auditions of a session.

Partial refunds will exclude the non-refundable deposit per person, per session/workshop/camp and may be requested:

Up to one week prior to the workshop, camp or the first auditions of a session. Nightlight is first rehearsal, not audition.
These refunds exclude the non-refundable deposit per person, production, workshop, or camp.

No refunds will be given within 1 week prior to the first auditions of the session or class.

*All requests must be in writing and refunds will be issued during the second week of rehearsals.

*If a family has previously requested a refund per this policy, it will be necessary for that family to pay for future Audience of One Youth Theater (“Ao1”) sessions in full, in order to secure a spot. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation involving this policy.

* Absolutely NO REFUNDS are given after auditions/classes have begun for the session.

* Ao1 will offer no refunds for drops, cancellations, or postponements.

Ao1 is run with the support of parents through required parent committee service.

All dates, times , and shows are subject to change.