Matilda Jr. - Islander Youth Theater

Islander Youth Theater by CoSA Foundation in association with Playground Players Productions TWO different options for your child to participate in Matilda Jr.! Please note that a parent meeting will be held for all families from 5:30-6:15pm on the first day of rehearsal, April 8th. Details will be emailed prior to that.

FULLY-STAGED Matilda JR. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION for 2ND-8TH GRADES:

Our mainstage program for children in grades 2-8 meets 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 beginning April 8th, 2025, and culminates in two performances on the stage at Coronado High School on Monday, June 9th, and Tuesday, June 10th. All students MUST be able to attend both performances. Rehearsals may be held at different locations and all information will be communicated to you before the first rehearsal via email. Please note that some students may not be called to each rehearsal based on our venue for that day. These reduced number rehearsals will be limited to no more than 4 rehearsals. Extra rehearsals will be held the week before the shows for dress rehearsals and are MANDATORY for all students involved. These extra rehearsals are as follows: 6/5 from 4-7pm, 6/6 from 4-7pm, and SATURDAY dress rehearsal 6/7 from 9am-1pm. Attendance is critical for the overall success of this production, so you must commit to having your child at all rehearsals required, barring any family emergencies. Your child will learn all aspects of theater in this fun, interactive, and immersive program. Be sure to register soon before spots fill up!

Matilda SHOW CHOIR for TK-1st:

Our second option is a Junior Show Choir workshop for TK-1st grade students. These students will work on songs from Matilda Jr. and will be meeting at Village Elementary School from 2:55-3:55pm on Thursdays beginning April 10th, 2025 culminating in two performances on the mainstage prior to the full show of Matilda Jr. on June 9th and 10th. All students MUST be able to attend both performances. All show choir students are required to attend the first hour of dress rehearsal on June 7th from 9am-10am on the mainstage at the high school. Please note that a parent meeting will be held for all families from 3:00-3:20pm on the first day of rehearsal, April 8th. Details will be emailed prior to that. Your child will learn all aspects of theater in this fun, interactive, and immersive program. Be sure to register soon before spots fill up!

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