2024-2025 SEASON
SPECIAL EVENTS
XANADU JR. AN ACTOR'S STUDIO SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION
General Admission: $12 in advance, $14 at the door
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
BLACKBOX THEATRE
Chapman Cultural Center
200 E St John St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Content Warning: This production is recommended for ages 12 and up. It contains suggestive themes and innuendo.
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes (includes 10-minute intermission)
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
SYT's Actor's Studio camps are for rising 10th-12th graders. These camps teach advanced theatre techniques and provide essential training for young actors interested in pursuing a professional theatre career. Actors in this camp rehearse and produce a full-length musical in just 3 weeks.
COMPLETED EARLIER THIS SEASON
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL
October 11-13, 2024
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION
December 6-8 & 13-15, 2024
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope.
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
February 14-16, 2025
Travel through the wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia where the White Witch has cast a spell of never-ending winter. When almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and an even greater sacrifice. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy must battle the forces of evil and discover that love is the deepest magic of all.
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
April 4-6, 2025
Eric Carle’s timeless classics will come to life on the SYT stage, featuring a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets. Other Carle stories including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly accompany the show, ending with the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar! These beloved tales and their messages of community, self-expression, and the power of creativity are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry.
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
SENIOR SHOWCASE
General Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:00pm
Chapman Cultural Center
200 E St John St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Content Warning: Some material performed will have PG-13 subject matter and language
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours
Spartanburg Youth Theatre’s class of 2025 says farewell as they perform on the SYT stage one last time before they graduate. The Junior Advisory Board will also reflect back on the season and present awards to the cast and crew of all the productions from SYT’s 2024-25 season.
Light refreshments and reception will follow the performance.
Seating is general admission and not assigned seats. Doors will open for seating at 6:30pm.