Announcing
our 2025/2026
Season
& Auditions!
Join us onstage! ​​​
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There are no fees to audition; tuition is billed upon casting.
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We believe that the best way to apply the skills you are learning in classes is through productions. Because of this, MHYT produces several full-scale plays and musicals each semester - fall, spring, and summer!
Whether it's your first show or your hundredth, our team is committed to challenging you in a safe, fun rehearsal environment. Think of auditions as your moment to shine and help us place you where you will grow most!
2025/2026 Production Season
Into The Woods
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine​
​Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine​​​​​
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
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Encore, High School​​​​
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Performances:
October 23rd - 26th & 30th -November 2nd
​The Pluss Theatre @ MACC at the J​
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INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com​​​
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald​
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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Showstoppers, ages 10-13
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Performances:
November 21st - 23rd​
The People's Building​
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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Imagine a dragon
Book & Lyrics by Kathryn Funkhouser
Music & Lyrics Denver Casado​
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Rising Stars, ages 7-9
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December 19th & 20th
Roaming Gnome Theatre
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IMAGINE A DRAGON is presented through special
arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com)
ENCORE PRESENTS
The Velveteen Rabbit by Janet Allard
​MHYT’s new Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program features actors ages 13+ performing for ages 4–7, bringing live theatre to schools, libraries, and community spaces across Denver.
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Public Performances:
Nov. 8th - 16th & Dec. 5th - 7th
More information: Encore Presents Page​
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November
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Nov. 8 – Stanley Marketplace, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
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Nov. 15 – Sewall Child Development Center– 10:00 AM
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December​
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Dec. 6 – Denver Public Library Sam Gary 10:30 AM
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Dec. 6 – Stanley Marketplace, 2:00 PM
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Dec. 7 – Denver Public Library Central Library, 1:00 PM​​​
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The Velveteen Rabbit is produced by special arrangement with Stage Partners. (www.yourstagepartners.com)​​​​​​​​​​
High school musical
Book by David Simpatico​
Original Songs by Ray Cham, Greg Cham, & Andrew Seely;
Randy Peterson & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & Adam Watts;
Brian Louiselle; David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg;
Jamie Houston
Music Adapted , Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle​
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini
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Encore, (High School)
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Performances:
March 13th - 15th, 2026
The People's Building​
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Miss Nelson is missing
Younger@Part
Book, Music & Lyrics Joan Cushing
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Performances:
April 10th & 11th, 2026
The People's Building
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Miss Nelson is Missing Younger@Part is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) www.theatricalrights.com
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
60 Minute Edition
Book by Kevin del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
Based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Book Series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios Films
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Showstoppers
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Performances:
May 1st - 3rd & May 7th - 9th, 2026
​The Pluss Theatre @ MACC at the J​
Tickets on sale February 27th!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid is presented by special arrangement with
Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Encore Presents
Aesop Live! by Tracy Wells​
Encore, 13+
Rehearsal Schedule​
T/Th 5:30 - 8:30PM, beginning March 10th
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Scheduled Performances:
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Saturday April 25th at 11 AM and 1 PM, Stanley Marketplace
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Sunday April 26th at 10:30 AM, Sam Gary Library
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Sunday, May 3rd at 1 PM, Downtown Central Library
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Saturday, May 9th at 10:30 AM, Park Hill Library
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Performances are being finalized in coordination with our community venue partners. Additional performances may be added.
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Please Note: This production will include a select Friday morning performances.
​Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. ​​​​​​​​
This Girl Laughs,
This Girl Cries,
This Girl Does NOthing.
By Finegan Kruckemeyer
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Encore (High School)
Auditions May 12th & 13th 5-8PM
Sign up for one 15 minute slot
Click here to register to audition!
Rehearsal: M/T/TR 2:00 - 5:00 PM (extended to 6:00 PM in July and on an as-needed basis) beginning June 9th.
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Performances:
July 24th - 26th & 31st - August 2nd, 2026​
MHYT Blackbox​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Audition sign-ups:
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing auditions are open!​
Register below!
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Scholarship Information: We believe in reducing barriers to arts access in our
community. Funding assistance and scholarships are available for all MHYT classes and productions. If you would like to apply for assistance, do not register online. Instead, email hello@mhyt.org with subject line "Scholarship."
