We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Main Street Summer Theater Festival, featuring youth performances in Atwood, Colby, Goodland, Hoxie, Oakley, and Quinter! All local youth ages 5-18 are welcome to participate free of charge, thanks to the generous support of our grant providers, previous festival proceeds, community supporters, and fundraising efforts. It's Our 10-Year Anniversary!!!This year also marks a special milestone as we celebrate 10 years of delivering dynamic arts programming throughout northwest Kansas. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made the past decade possible, and we look forward to your continued support as we embrace an exciting future. Our signature festival is back, and this season we’re doing something new—producing the same show in all six locations! Get ready for “Dare to Dream,” a Disney musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As they help each other discover their dreams, they explore the power of unity, inspiration, and possibility through a mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that will captivate Disney fans of all ages.
Investing in Our FutureIn addition to our festival fundraising efforts, we are aiming to raise an extra $10,000 to strengthen our organizational endowment fund—a key part of our sustainability strategy. This fund is invested, and its earnings help cover our annual operating needs. Each year, we plan to grow this fund by dedicating a portion of our theater festival’s net proceeds to the principal amount. With your support, we can ensure that this fund continues to make a lasting impact on our organization and programming. If you are interested in considering an estate gift, please let us know!
Please consider joining the MSAC today to show your support for not only the summer theater festival but all of our arts and music activities enhancing the lives of the citizens and visitors throughout northwest Kansas! (Download Sponsorship Letter | Download Sponsorship Form) Scroll down for audition and rehearsal information. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE***PLEASE NOTE: All dates and locations are tentative. We are still working to finalize exact details. Please continue to check back or contact us at mainstreetartscouncil@gmail.com with questions. Thank you! Festival Theme**Celebrating individuality** - one show - **six different outcomes** Show Synopsis
"Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr" is a musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EVENTS & ACTITIVITIESDocumentary ScreeningsIn addition to the musical, we are excited to host a special screening of our documentary film in each of our festival locations. This event will feature refreshments, introductions of key contributors, and recognition of our incredible local supporters. Exact dates, locations, and other details TBA. Workshops and Concert with Guest ArtistThis year, we are hoping to bring in a professional Broadway performer to work with our casts and present a special concert open to the public. The guest artist will conduct a workshop with each of our show casts during one of their regular rehearsal periods. We will then host a special concert with the guest artist performing, followed by an audience Q&A and reception. The special concert will be held at the Hoxie High School Auditorium, 1625 Queen Avenue. As we secure grant funding this spring, we will work closely with the guest artist to finalize the details of this exciting opportunity. General notesRehearsal Details
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Audition Requirements
Performers interested in auditioning for a named role, must complete all audition materials listed below and a full audition consisting of a prepared vocal solo and monologue (see examples below). Those interested in solely being a chorus member are only required to submit the Participant Registration Form; however, they may complete a full audition if desired.
Please plan to attend an audition date/location that works best for your schedule. Please contact us via email (mainstreetartscouncil@gmail.com) if you need special arrangements due to scheduling conflicts.
AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS
This year, we will be holding our in-person auditions the last week of March. If you are unable to attend an in-person audition, please let us know. We'd ask that you send us a video audition with your solo and monologue for casting consideration. Videos can be emailed to mainstreetartscouncil@gmail.com. Be sure to complete the Participant Registration Form. Thank you!
Tuesday, March 25
- 5-7 p.m. CT, Quinter @ Quinter Elementary School (Music Room), 601 Gove St ***UPDATED LOCATION
Thursday, March 27
- 5-7 p.m. CT, Hoxie @ Bottle KAP Studios, 721 Main St
Friday, March 28
- 5 p.m. CT, Oakley, @ Oakley HS Auditorium, 118 W 7th St
Saturday, March 29
- 5-7 p.m. CT, Colby @ Nicole's School of Dance, 160 E 3rd St
Sunday, March 30
- 2-4 p.m. CT, Atwood @ Atwood GS Music Room, 205 N 4th St
- 5-7 p.m. MT, Goodland @ AIM Dance Studio, 1015 Main St
Complete the registration form in its entirety.
The full digital script for "Disney's Dare to Dream Jr" is currently available to view online.
Audition Process
Your audition will consist of the following items.
1. Vocal Solo
Perform a musical theater song of your choice “a cappella” (unaccompanied).
2. Monologue
Select and memorize a monologue from this list or one of your own choice.
