Theatre Department

Maria Montessori once said that “Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.”

Innovation Montessori is offer a full drama program with a multi-tiered approach! When integrating drama into a Montessori environment, we take very seriously the second plane of development - where children explore real life through imagination. Giving children the ability to explore storytelling and learning concepts through the arts is an amazing thing to witness, and we hope you partner with us in our endeavor each step of the way.

Students in Lower and Upper Elementary will attend drama class as part of our enrichment program. Classes meet once a week and will cover a variety of topics.

Students in Middle School and IMHS may select Musical Theatre One as an elective. Classes meet 4 times per week.

Productions

In addition to offering drama, musical theatre, and music to students, Innovation Montessori in the arts produces a number of shows throughout the year.

Cast Central

Find information about upcoming productions, audition materials, and cast information.

2019 Fall Play

2020 Spring Musical

2019 Summer Stage

presented by Innovation Montessori in the arts!

Join us for an unforgettable summer where you can rehearse & perform a full musical, develop your skills in master classes with professional-level instructors, participate in Q&A sessions with guest artists, and more! Through warm-ups, rehearsals, classes, and individual coaching sessions, we will focus on supporting and building each participant. Whether you are a seasoned performer, or this is your first theatrical experience, let us help you cultivate your talents in a fun, collaborative environment! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN, SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Visit our Summer Stage page for information

Past Productions

Spring 2019 Aladdin JR

Innovation Montessori Ocoee presented their 2019 production of Aladdin JR on April 6th and 7th at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida.

Special thanks to all of those the contributed to this amazing production.

You can watch the production of Aladdin and a special behind the scenes video via our YouTube Channel HERE

Our productions are made possible by Innovation Montessori in The Arts!

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Production of

Music by

ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by

HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE and CHAD BEGUELIN

Book by

CHAD BEGUELIN

Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker

Synopsis:

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.

The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.

Winter 2018 The Enchanted Bookshop

Synopsis:

During the day, A Likely Story may look like any other used bookstore.  But at night, it’s a place where magic happens.  That’s when the characters inside the books come alive.  Six of those characters — Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer — long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store.  But they’re not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes.  So when a pair of smugglers comes looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters are torn.  Should they warn Margie and risk disappearing forever?  Or can they find a way to defeat the crooks without being seen?  Featuring additional appearances by such beloved literary characters as the Queen of Hearts, Long John Silver, and Doctor Dolittle, this charming comedy celebrates the joy of reading in a fresh, fun-filled way.

Watch the production via our YouTube Channel HERE

Summer 2018 Alice in Wonderland JR

Camp Lakewood at Innovation Montessori Ocoee presented their Summer Camp production of Alice in Wonderland, JR. Twenty performers learned a full show in less than 2 weeks and performed in front of an enthusiastic audience to rave reviews!

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Production of

Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico

Based on the 1951 Disney film "Alice in Wonderland" and the novels "The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll

Spring 2018 Beauty and the Beast JR

Innovation Montessori Ocoee presented their 2018 production of Beauty and the Beast JR on April 9th and 10th at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida.

Special thanks to all of those the contributed to this amazing production.

Please visit THIS LINK to view photos of our dress rehearsal and performance courtesy of Jennifer Zenkle.

You can watch the production of Beauty and the Beast via our YouTube Channel HERE

Our productions are made possible by Innovation Montessori in The Arts!

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Production of

Beauty and the Beast JR

Music by Alan Menken     Music by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice     Lyrics by Linda Woolverton

Originally Directed by

Robert Jess Roth

Originally Produced by

Disney Theatrical Productions