High School Summer Theatre Program

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2023 Poster HST HSM

 

2023 Performance Schedule 

Show Date  Time
Disney's High School Musical Thursday, June 15 7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Friday, June 16
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Saturday, June 17
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Sunday, June 18
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Thursday, June 22
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Friday, June 23
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Saturday, June 24
7 p.m.
Disney's High School Musical Sunday, June 25
7 p.m.
Once on This Island Thursday, August 10 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Friday, August 11 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Saturday, August 12 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Sunday, August 13 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Thursday, August 17 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Friday, August 18 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Saturday, August 19 7 p.m.
Once on This Island Sunday, August 20 7 p.m.

 

Ticketing Info

Ticket Type Cost 
Adults  $10
Students/Seniors $5
Season Pass - Available for purchase at any performance! 
$40 
Children Age 13 and under $5
Under 5 FREE

Advance Tickets (Online)

CLICK HERE to purchase advance tickets online*. You do NOT need to print your tickets; simply give your name** at the gate when you arrive. 

(*Online ticket sales are administered through the Normal Theater’s box office software, which unfortunately labels every program a “film”. We assure you this is a live stage performance!) 

(**The name given must match the name the tickets were purchased under. You may be asked to present ID.) 

At the Door (Cash Preferred)

Tickets may also be purchased the night of with a credit card at the concessions stand. To avoid waiting in the concessions line, buy in advance or pay with cash at the gate. 

Season Pass

The $40 season pass gets unlimited admission for one named individual. Season pass holders can simply give their name at the gate to be admitted—no printed pass is required.

More About The Program

A Proud Community Legacy

Normal's High School Summer Theatre program began in 1972. Since its inception, thousands of local students have taken part in summer productions as cast members, crew, musicians and more. The program is open to incoming freshmen through graduating seniors at any area high school. There is no fee to participate.Performances are held each summer at Connie Link Amphitheatre.

In 2023, the High School Summer Theatre program will produce DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, with performances June 15-25.  The show will be Directed by Cristen Monson, with Music Director Leah Megli and Choreographer Raylene Gomez.  
It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

Also in 2023, High School Summer Theatre and  Coalescence Theatre Project will co-present ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, running August 10-20. The production will be Directed by Elaine McCoy Hill, with Music Director Deonté Mosely and Choreographer Lyndetta Loving.
Once on a golden and verdant Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous storm by four gods—Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwé, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, demon of Death. So starts the myth told in this breathtaking story of joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, and the triumph of love against all forces. Winning the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is written by the team that wrote the musicals ANASTASIA, RAGTIME, and SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL.

2023 Season Auditions

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition. The Cast List for High School Musical has now been posted; those who have been cast in the show should check their email for what happens next.

Callbacks for Once on This Island are tentatively slated for June 19-21, with that callback list to be posted by the end of April.