ABOUT THE SHOW

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s best-selling classic of children’s literature, and with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and songs by Olivier Award-winning composers and lyricists George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Honk!, Just So, Mary Poppins), The Wind in the Willows is a wild, thrill-seeking tale.

Full of humor, wit, a gorgeous, soaring score, and heartwarming lessons of friendship, The Wind in the Willows follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.

Book by Julian Fellowes
Music by George Stiles
Lyrics by Anthony Drewe

Music Directed by Cynthia Kirkman Romoff
Choreographed by Bonni Dichone
Directed by Jake Schaefer

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage
July 18 – 27, 2025
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm
*7/26 performance at 2:00 pm

ELIGIBILITY

Ages 14 – 22
Participants outside of this age range may audition if they are enrolled at an accredited institution for the Fall 2025 term (verification of enrollment required)

AUDITIONS

Sunday, May 18 — 6:30PM
Monday, May 19 — 6:30PM

Video submissions accepted through May 14

CALLBACKS

Tuesday, May 20 — 6:30PM

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here.

OF NOTE

Rehearsal schedule will follow a hybrid schedule, incorporating both daytime and evening sessions to accommodate diverse learning opportunities, starting in June.

Under the mentorship of the directorial team and guest artists/directors from the community, this project is best suited for those pursuing theater in college or a professional career, offering the opportunity to refine and hone the skills necessary for success in the evolving landscape of professional theater. Participants will not only develop their technical skills but, through workshops, engage in an ongoing process of growth and discovery, gaining invaluable hands-on experience through integrated rehearsal processes and direct guidance from industry professionals.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how an orphan comes to be Peter Pan. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy.

From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.

By Rick Elice
Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Music by Wayne Barker

Directed by Jessii Arp
Music Directed by Nathan Hoyt

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre
August 8 – 17, 2025
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm
*8/9 performance at 2:00 pm

ELIGIBILITY

Ages 8 – 14 (Intermediate and Junior Levels)

AUDITIONS

Sunday, May 18 — 6:30PM
Monday, May 19 — 6:30PM

CALLBACKS

Tuesday, May 20 — 6:30PM

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here.

OF NOTE

Rehearsal schedule will follow a hybrid schedule, incorporating both daytime and early evening sessions to accommodate diverse learning opportunities, starting mid July.

Being a Civic Education project, while assembling the production, through training-integrated rehearsals and workshops, participants will engage in a multifaceted exploration of theatrical craft; an immersive, skill-building learning experience: ACTING—character development, scene work and emotional authenticity, DANCE—movement techniques, choreography and stage presence, VOCAL PERFORMANCE—projection, diction and musical interpretation, and PRODUCTION—costumes, sets, props, and technology.