"Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create."
Theatre Department
The Theater Arts program at Innovation Montessori Ocoee offers a unique and unparalleled integrative arts experience for students at the Elementary, Middle School, and High School levels.
Students in 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 as an elective. Classes meet 4 times per week.
Cast Central
Find information about upcoming productions, audition materials, and cast information.
2019 - 2020 Season
Our Spring 2020 production will bring everyone's favorite ogre to life in Shrek the Musical presented at the Garden Theatre March 27th and 28th.
Shrek the Musical is now in rehearsal.
Cast fees for Shrek the Musical and our productions can be paid HERE
2019 - 2020 Productions
Innovation Montessori also offers a chance to stretch the wings of the performer with two full-scale productions per year. Casting for our productions are by audition only. Students may also opt for technical jobs including, lights, sound, props, costumes, and stage managing. Past favorites have included "Aladdin", "Beauty and the Beast", "Alice in Wonderland", "A Wrinkle in Time", and "We're on our Way".
2020 Spring Musical
Innovation Montessori in The Arts! is excited to announce Shrek the Musical JR as our 2020 Spring production.
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Production of
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig
BOOK AND LYRICS BY
DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
MUSIC BY
JEANINE TESORI
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond
“I’m A Believer” (Neil Diamond) (c) 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), on behalf of Stonebridge Music, and by Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Synopsis:
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Tickets
Tickets for Shrek the Musical will be available February 2020 via the Garden Theatre Box Office.
Innovation Montessori in the Arts Calendar
Past Productions
2019 Winter Play
Innovation Montessori Ocoee presented their 2019 Winter production of A Wrinkle in Time on December 6th and 7th in Orlando.
Thank you for all those that contributed to this amazing production.
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ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE
BY
JAMES SIE
FROM THE BOOK
BY
MADELEINE L’ENGLE
A Wrinkle in Time is produced by special arrangement with Crosswicks, Ltd and Stage Partners.
(www.yourstagepartners.com)
Synopsis:
One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back - braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. In the end, we know two things for sure: 1. Love CAN overcome evil and 2. There IS such a thing as a tesseract
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.
Our productions are made possible by Innovation Montessori in The Arts!
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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
Innovation Montessori Ocoee presented their 2018 production of The Enchanted Bookshop on December 14th and 15th at Quest Church in Gotha, Florida.
Special thanks to all of those the contributed to this amazing production.
Watch the production via our YouTube Channel HERE
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.
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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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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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
Credits
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR, ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR, and ALADDIN JR
are presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International
423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684
www.MTIShows.com