Show Venue: Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28202

Event Venue: Discovery Place Uptown, 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Event Details: Tuesday, July 11^th from 5:30-7:00pm (Show begins at 7:30pm)

The six queens in SIX sing about their unique experiences married to Henry VIII – each with different orchestration and song types that fit their personalities to make the show so much fun. As a warm-up for the amazing songs that they will soon hear, teens will write a song or spoken word piece about themselves or their own story. It could range from calculus to their love for TikTok to something deeper or more meaningful to them. This will make them think: what musical genre will their song be in – rock, hip hop, techno, or something brand new? What instruments will you hear in the background? How can this song tell a story (and be something that has never been heard before)?! An individually boxed dinner, show ticket, and pre-show workshop totals only $25 per person. We hope you can join us!

Have you ever wondered how actors are selected to be in movies or Broadway shows? This is the work of a casting director! Come learn about this field from Monica Pettiford Chavis, Founder and CEO of Porch Productions, and why it is so important to include representation in the casting process, especially with shows like Aladdin! Tickets are $25 each and include a pre-show workshop, dinner, and the show ticket. We hope that you can join us!

The set in this musical literally comes alive! As Beetlejuice wreaks havoc on the Deetz family, the house transforms into a nightmare of sandworms, trapdoors, and, of course, lots of stripes. Come learn more about this production element from local professional set designer, Ryan Maloney, and get a sneak peek into just how spooky the set is going to be!

Hey teens! Think you can keep up with the famous dance moves of the one and only Tina Turner?! Then come on down and find out at this CLTeens event that will explore Tina’s famous choreography, stage presence, and impact on music. An individually boxed dinner, show ticket, and pre-show workshop totals only $25 per person!

Is there a student in your classroom that is a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Do you understand what pronouns are but are not quite sure why it is so important that we use them? Are you hopeful to be a stronger advocate for your queer friends at your school and in the community? Then this event is for you. Our friends at UNC-Charlotte Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement will offer a 30-minute Friendly Peer Training as part of our CLTeens event before Jagged Little Pill. This show contains teen characters who are struggling to be themselves in a world that doesn’t accept them. “You Oughta Know” how to be the best advocate and friend you can be to fellow peers from any background. We hope that you can join us!

One of the unique themes in Hadestown is climate change. As Hades becomes greedier and limits how much time Persephone can spend on Earth, the four seasons turn into two - intense cold and blistering heat. Without spring or fall, how does this affect life on Earth? For this event, we are thrilled to welcome experience specialists from Discovery Place Science who will present on the changes seen currently from climate change, both grand and local, and what a world with only two seasons would look like!

We are thrilled to partner with the Education team from Mental Health America for this pre-show event! Teens will learn about the resources and programs of Mental Health America, including the Step Up for Youth series, which amplifies local teen voices and their perspectives on managing mental health. Attendees will also socialize through an improv activity and receive an individually boxed meal – all for $25 (which includes the show ticket)!

Have you ever thought about what a musical might look like if you completely changed what the actors were wearing? How do costumes help tell the story? And…where do these costumes even come from? Come learn more about this creative element with local professional costume designer, Kathleen Kostouros, as she talks us through the costuming you can expect in Anastasia. Teens will also get on their feet with a hands-on improv workshop and receive an individually boxed meal for dinner. Come journey back in time with us!

Do you know who is fetch? Mary Beth Donahoe. Not only is she in the ensemble of the Mean Girls tour, but she also understudies Cady Heron, Gretchen Wieners, and the adult female track in the show. Think about it – that’s a lot to remember. Come here how Mary Beth keeps all this together in her head and can step onstage as any of these characters in just a moment’s notice as we highlight the value of understudies on Broadway!

Inspired by Elsa's "Let It Go" hair transformation, this workshop will introduce students to the world of wigs and their importance in professional theater! Jason Estrada, a local wig master and designer, will talk through this amazing behind-the-scenes element and his work assisting touring shows backstage. Additionally, Sidney Horton will return to lead the students through fairytale improv activities to familiarize the students with the story of the Snow Queen, which is the original story behind Frozen.

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