Future Stars Dance and Drama

Future Stars Dance and Drama Future Stars Dance and Drama offers performing arts opportunities to Central Illinois.

Associated with The Little Theatre on the Square, Future Stars continues to provide superior dance and drama instruction. It is the goal of Future Stars to give each student a broad Fine Arts experience in a safe, nurturing and quality environment. The enrichment of each student is achieved through their experiences in the classroom as well as by our commitment to providing performance opportuniti

es. Education Outreach Performances provide the experiences vital to the Dancer/Actor’s overall development. Through these performances, students learn responsibility and teamwork, gain confidence, and are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment.

They’re gettin’ hitched!
10/27/2025

They’re gettin’ hitched!

4 chances left to see Forever Plaid. Today through Sunday afternoon. What a fun show this has been. Amazing music and...
08/22/2025

4 chances left to see Forever Plaid. Today through Sunday afternoon. What a fun show this has been. Amazing music and harmonies. Call the box office at 217-728-7375 or order online at www.thelittletheatre.org
Director/Choreographer - Jordan Cyphert
Costumes - John Stephens
Lights - Logan Lowe
Props - J.E. Lowe
Sets - Fallon Podrazik
Musical Director - Kevin Long & Ethan Hayward
Stage manager - Kevin Casey & Chris Benefiel
Assistant Stage Manager - Virginia Pieczynski
Photos By Ian Kinkley

Dance and drama classes are back
08/20/2025

Dance and drama classes are back

GUESS WHAT IS BACK???? DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES FOR THE FALL OF 2025. Visit our website to download the registration packet or download it here! So excited to have Heather Dore' Johnson and Katie Engler teaching classes and GUESS WHAT? We have added in a tap class for adults as well as tap and musical theatre dance for our students. Sign up now as space is limited. We hope to see you this fall! Classes start on Sept 8. https://www.thelittletheatre.org/_files/ugd/783da4_380ec278445b412d829872d33fb0c82d.pdf

08/20/2025

GUESS WHAT IS BACK???? DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES FOR THE FALL OF 2025. Visit our website to download the registration packet or download it here! So excited to have Heather Dore' Johnson and Katie Engler teaching classes and GUESS WHAT? We have added in a tap class for adults as well as tap and musical theatre dance for our students. Sign up now as space is limited. We hope to see you this fall! Classes start on Sept 8. https://www.thelittletheatre.org/_files/ugd/783da4_380ec278445b412d829872d33fb0c82d.pdf

Now is the time to sign up for Fall 2025 Dance and Drama classes at The Little Theatre. Download the registration packe...
08/20/2025

Now is the time to sign up for Fall 2025 Dance and Drama classes at The Little Theatre. Download the registration packet here!

GUESS WHAT IS BACK???? DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES FOR THE FALL OF 2025. Visit our website to download the registration packet or download it here! So excited to have Heather Dore' Johnson and Katie Engler teaching classes and GUESS WHAT? We have added in a tap class for adults as well as tap and musical theatre dance for our students. Sign up now as space is limited. We hope to see you this fall! Classes start on Sept 8. https://www.thelittletheatre.org/_files/ugd/783da4_380ec278445b412d829872d33fb0c82d.pdf

Dance and Drama Classes are back! Download the registration packet and sign up today!
08/20/2025

Dance and Drama Classes are back! Download the registration packet and sign up today!

GUESS WHAT IS BACK???? DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES FOR THE FALL OF 2025. Visit our website to download the registration packet or download it here! So excited to have Heather Dore' Johnson and Katie Engler teaching classes and GUESS WHAT? We have added in a tap class for adults as well as tap and musical theatre dance for our students. Sign up now as space is limited. We hope to see you this fall! Classes start on Sept 8. https://www.thelittletheatre.org/_files/ugd/783da4_380ec278445b412d829872d33fb0c82d.pdf

Auditions for frozen jr.
08/06/2025

Auditions for frozen jr.

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!!! FROZEN JR.!

YOO-HOO! Big summer blowout! ⛄️🩵❄️
The best way for your kids and teens to wrap up the summer is by auditioning for the Future Stars Program's production of FROZEN JR.!

📍 The Little Theatre On The Square Dance Studio
(9 East Jefferson Street, Sullivan, IL)
📅 Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22
🎭 For ages 9-18

Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

👉 Click the following link for audition information & sign-ups!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C64V2Fq0-5zUC6ER5ICtFruP0hHgxAGS

07/12/2024

Here’s the first look at the band. Grab those tickets for School Of Rock

07/20/2023

Get your tickets now.

05/10/2023

In an effort to build stronger families, we are pleased to announce our new Youth Volunteer Program. Interested parents and teens should email [email protected] with any questions.

04/24/2023

Congratulations to all the young actors who came to our audition Saturday. We know it isn't easy to walk into a roomful of strangers, some of you for the very first time. Thank you for your courage and your interest. If you weren't cast for these shows, don't give up. Try again in the fall or spring when we do our student shows.
For those who are on the cast list, please email director Heather Johnson ASAP to tell her you accept your role. [email protected]

ALICE IN WONDERLAND CAST (DATES JUNE 22-JULY 15)

Alice: Ellie Lynch

Mother/Queen of Hearts: Emma Alteri

Father/Mad Hatter/Butterfly: Cian Lynch

Grandmother/T Backup Dancer/Rapper Dancer/Card/Rose:
Ellie Fitzgerald

Peter/White Rabbit/Marigold: Maggie Fitzgerald

Deandra/Tweedle Dee/Lily: Anna Zaccari

Dumbledore/Tweedle Dum/Dandelion: Kailynn Stiff

Cheshire Cat/Caterpillar/Butterfly Game Show Host: Rachel Starwalt

March Hare/Rapper Dancer/Card/Bee (Father/Mad Hatter Understudy): Austin Becker

Lil’ Mouse/Ace of Hearts/Little Bee: Harper Hild

Ensemble:

T Backup Dancer/Rapper Dancer/Card/Iris/Game Show Assistant (Tweedles Understudy): Avery Peters

T Backup Dancer/Rapper Dancer/Card/Violet/Game Show Assistant (Cheshire Cat/Game Show Host Understudy): Maddie Cohoon

T Backup Dancer/Rapper Dancer/Card/Daisy/Game Show Assistant (Mother/Queen of Hearts Understudy): Lily Moxley

T Backup Dancer/Rapper Dancer/Card/Tulip/Game Show Assistant (Alice Understudy): Ella Macklin

101 DALMATIANS (Dates July 20-August 12)

Roger: Saul Ellis
Anita: Emily Long
Cruella DeVille: Rachel Starwalt
Horace: John Cardenas
Jasper: Cian Lynch
Nanny/Sgt. Tibbs/Dog Catcher (Anita Understudy): Kailynn Stiff
Pongo: Austin Greenwood
Perdita: Avery Peters

Narrators:
Boxer/Police Officer (Horace Understudy): Austin Becker
Poodle (Cruella Understudy): Ella Macklin
Scottie (Nanny & Perdita Understudy): Maddie Cohoon
Corgi (Jasper Understudy): Eian Knoebel

Puppies:
Penny (Poodle & Corgi Understudy): Harper Hild
Pepper (Boxer & Scottie Understudy): Ellie Lynch
Patch: Elinore Beagle
Lucky: Fionn Lynch
Freckles: Celes Schultz
Spotty: Greyson Lough
Dotty: Lorelei Williams
Fidget: Elliot Maples-Wilson
Purdy: Wren Kinkley

DON'T FORGET! please email director Heather Johnson ASAP to tell her you accept your role. [email protected]

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7 E Jefferson Street
Sullivan, IL
61951

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