StageStruck
Youth Theatre at PM&L
About StageStruck
StageStruck is PM&L Theatre’s official youth theatre program — a registration-based performance experience for young actors and crew members. Productions are designed specifically to showcase youth performers through musicals, plays, and creative adaptations that highlight storytelling and stage skills.
Participants gain hands-on experience in acting, singing, choreography, technical theatre, and stagecraft while building confidence, creativity, and a sense of community. Each production culminates in a fully staged public performance at PM&L Theatre. All registered performers receive a role in the production. Auditions help determine role placement.
All registered performers receive:
- A role in the production
- Production Materials
- StageStruck T-shirt
- One complimentary ticket
There are also Crew positions available for kids who are more interested in creating props or working backstage on lights, sound, or as a stagehand.
Fall/Winter 2026/27 Programs
This fall, StageStruck offers two productions and backstage opportunities for young performers to explore acting, singing, and storytelling on the PM&L stage.
Help Me Choose!
Each StageStruck production offers a different kind of theatre experience. Here’s how to choose the best fit for your performer.
Register for Trolls Jr if ...
If you love singing, dancing, and being part of a big, energetic cast, Trolls Jr. is a fantastic fit. This colorful musical includes many ensemble moments and featured roles, giving performers lots of opportunities to shine on stage.
Register for Anastasia Youth Edition if ...
If you’re 12+ and ready for challenging singing and dramatic storytelling, Anastasia Youth Edition offers a powerful musical experience for older performers. With a contemporary score and emotionally rich characters, this production is ideal for experienced performers who are excited to tackle deeper roles and more demanding music.
Crew Options...
Crew – Build and Run Crew if you want to be part of creating props in addition to assisting back stage or in the booth with sound, light and projection design.
Crew – Run Crew Only is for those who want to be part of the run crew only, and not part of creating props.
Show Information
Trolls the Musical Jr. - Ages 7 - 18
Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise and features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.
The Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland, expectations are raised, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge.
Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) - Ages 12 - 18
Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical
From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton
A 60-minute adaptation, specially tailored for young actors, of the spectacular Broadway musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
Crew - Ages 10-18
There are 2 Crew Options
Build Crew
Fee: $100
Build Crew members help create the world of the show while learning the basics of technical theatre. Participants meet once a week and work on elements such as stagecraft, props, costuming, lighting, and sound design in preparation for the summer productions.
Build Crew members may also participate in backstage or booth roles during performances.
Run Crew
Fee: $65
Run Crew members are part of the team that keeps each performance running smoothly. Participants may work backstage assisting with scene changes and costume transitions, or help operate sound and lighting in the tech booth during performances.
Registration Information
How Registration Works
Step 1: Choose Your Program / Show
When registering, families first select the program (show) they wish to participate in. For the first time we are offering two programs for the Fall/Winter timeframe
- Trolls the Musical Jr.
- Open to students aged 7-18 by opening night (January 2027)
- Anastasia Youth Edition
- Open to students aged 12-18 by opening night (January 2027)
We also have spots for Backstage / Tech Crew
- Crew – Working and Running
- Open to students aged 10-18 by opening night (January 2027)
- Crew – Running Only
- Open to students aged 10-18 by opening night (January 2027)
Step 2: Fill out the form.
- The registration form will collect the details our staff needs to know about each student, the conflicts question is especially important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need theatre experience?
No. StageStruck welcomes both new and experienced performers. The program is designed to help students learn theatre skills, build confidence, and grow as performers.
Do all performers receive a role?
Yes. All registered performers receive a role in the production. Auditions help determine role placement based on the needs of the show and the strengths of each performer.
Can my child sign up for mutliple productions?
Yes, we welcome you to sign your child up for multiple programs!
When are Fall/Winter rehearsals?
Rehearsals will be held on Saturday mornings from 9am to Noon, and Tuesday Evenings from 6pm-9pm. Rehearsal days will be based on the cast your student is placed in. Many Performers will not be called for the entire rehearsal, so please provide detailed conflict information when submitting your audition form.
Our rehearsal schedule is created based on participant conflict, so please share detailed conflicts when completing your child's audition form.
Not all actors will be called for the duration of every rehearsal, and most will only do one day per week from September - December. Beginning in January there will be two to four nights a week for most students leading up to performances.
How are rehearsal conflicts handled?
We will do our best to work around conflicts, so please disclose all known conflicts on your audition form. The rehearsal schedule will be created with conflicts in mind, so knowing this in advance will help the production team make the best use of everyone's time. Excessive absences may result in a role being re-cast.
How much does the program cost?
StageStruck Fall/Winter 2026/27 Registration Fees
- Trolls Jr. $250
- Anastasia Youth Edition – $250
- Crew/Working & Running – $100
- Crew/Running Only – $65
Scholarships Available
- Contact us for an application
What are the age ranges?
Trolls Jr ages 7 - 18 by Opening Night (January 2027)
Anastasia - ages 12 - 18 and not graduated High School
Crew - ages 10 - 18
What is included in the program cost?
The registration fee covers all materials needed for the production, including scripts, costumes, set materials, props, etc. Each student will also receive a production t-shirt and one complementary ticket to one performance.
Actors may be asked to provide basic costume pieces from home, such as shoes, socks/hosiery, jeans/shorts, etc, as well as other personal items, such as hair accessories and make-up. Any specialty items for costuming will be provided by the theatre.
Do you have crew or tech positions available?
Yes! If your child is between the ages of 10 and 18 and interested in lights, sound, props, set painting, stage management, choreography or helping backstage, please sign up for either the "Run Crew" class or "Work & Run Crew" or reach out using the red "Contact Us" button.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are available until the cast list is posted. Once auditions and/or casting have been completed, there are no refunds.
Are parents able to volunteer?
We welcome parent volunteers! If you have a particular talent or area of interest, please let us know.
Are parents required to be at rehearsals?
No, you are not required to stay during rehearsals. Please do be on time dropping off and picking up your student(s).
Is there a combo with ___ and ___?
You may register for more than one production at a time.
Recent StageStruck Productions
- Disney's Frozen Jr. (Season 61)
Get Involved
Watch our auditions page for upcoming StageStruck audition announcements. Adult volunteers are also needed to help with StageStruck productions — contact us to learn more.