Youth Artist Project
Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! Jr.
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the Elephant & Piggie Books by Mo Willems
Get ready for a wild and whimsical ride based on the beloved book series by Mo Willems! When Elephant and Piggie set out to put on a play, everything goes hilariously wrong—and even more hilariously right.
Full of joy, laughter, and heart, this charming production is ideal for kids and families. With vibrant characters, catchy tunes, and plenty of memorable moments, Elephant & Piggie reminds us all of the power of friendship and being a little silly along the way!
APPLY TODAY!
Back for the seventh year, the Youth Artist Project partners student artists with professional theatre artists and educators to bring a show to life! The student team will design and direct Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! Jr. under the mentorship of the professional team, and each student production team member will receive a stipend of $250 at the end of the process.
High School students from across Central MN will fulfill the following roles under the mentorship of theatre professionals:
- Director
- Choreographer
- Music Director
- Costume Designer
- Scenic Designer
- Properties
- Sound Designer
- Lighting Designer
Upcoming Dates:
- Youth Artist Interviews: May 19 or May 20 from 4-6:30pm
- Mentor Meetings Begin: Week of June 2nd
- Mentor Meetings: June 2-July 28 – specific dates and times are to be determined based on the team’s availability
- YAP Auditions – Open to youth ages 8-17!
- Tuesday, July 15th from 3:00-6:00p
- Wednesday, July 16th from 3:00-6:00p
- Rehearsals: July 28-Sept. 11 – M, Tu, Thurs from 4-6:30pm
- Tech Week: Sept. 15-18 – M-Th from 4-7:30pm
- Public Performances: Sept. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
- School Matinee Performances: Sept. 23, 25, 30
Sign up for an interview by May 12!
Questions about the YAP program? Reach out to Kendra Norton Dando, Artistic & Education Director. Kendra@GREATTheatre.org
Questions about student matinees? Reach out to Jasmyn Linn, Front of House & Volunteer Coordinator. Jasmyn@GREATTheatre.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.