Young performers with the Neshaminy Summer Stock program are taking the stage this week for a three-show lineup.
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The performers will be taking on “School of Rock,” “Matilda, Jr.” and an original production, “Hollywood Revisited.”
The performances run Wednesday, July 22, through Sunday, July 26, at Neshaminy High School in Middletown Township.
The Main Stage production, “School of Rock,” features performers entering eighth through 12th grades.
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Adapted from the hit movie, the show follows down-on-his-luck musician Dewey Finn as he poses as a substitute teacher and turns a class of straight-laced students into a rock band. The high-energy production highlights themes of friendship, confidence, and music.
Students entering fifth through seventh grades will present “Matilda, Jr.” in the Theater Workshop production.
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Based on the Roald Dahl novel, the musical tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, an imaginative girl who uses courage, kindness, and determination to navigate difficult circumstances and stand up for what is right.
“School of Rock” and “Matilda, Jr.” will take place in the high school’s Theodore Kloos Auditorium.
The program’s youngest performers, which are those entering second through fourth grades, will perform “Hollywood Revisited” in the school’s Black Box Theater.
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Showtimes:
“School of Rock”
Wednesday, July 22: 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 23: 7 p.m.
Friday, July 24: 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: 3 p.m.
Credit: Neshmainy School District
“Matilda, Jr.”
Thursday, July 23: 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24: 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: 11 a.m.
Sunday, July 26: 11 a.m.
Credit: Neshmainy School District
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“Hollywood Revisited”
Wednesday, July 22: 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 23: 11 a.m.
Friday, July 24: 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 25: 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: 1:30 p.m.
Credit: Neshmainy School District
In addition to the standard run, special pre-opening sensory-friendly accessible performances of “School of Rock” and “Matilda, Jr.” will take place Wednesday, July 22.
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The pre-opening shows are tailored for audience members with light, sound, and activity sensitivities, as well as their families.
Registration details are available on the school district’s website at www.neshaminy.org.
Tickets for all general performances can be bought online ahead of time at www.neshaminysummerstock.com, or at the door with cash or check, subject to availability.
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Neshaminy Summer Stock has served young theater artists across Bucks County and surrounding areas for five decades.
The program is guided by a professional team of directors, choreographers, music directors, designers, and technical staff, the program focuses on building creativity, confidence, and collaboration.
