River Tree Arts is thrilled to announce the relaunch of our beloved Musical Theater program! This exciting revival is made possible by the generosity of a cherished community member, Keith McClelland, who devoted his life to music and theater. Through his legacy, he established a fund that has enriched the lives of countless children in our community by supporting their performing arts education.
We’re proud to announce that we’ve secured the rights to You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! Opportunities for all age groups abound, and we can’t wait to welcome participants to this magical journey. Audition materials and program overviews will be available during Placement Week, starting this Monday January 27th at 3:30 PM and running through Wednesday January 29th.
How You Can Join the Magic
- Acting: Grades 3–8 (roles available by audition)
- Ensemble Singing & Dancing: Grades 1–8 (placement by audition)
- Set/Stage Design & Building: Grades 3–8 (with volunteer opportunities)
- Costume Design & Creation: Grades 5–8 (with volunteer opportunities)
- Backstage & Front of House: Grades 5–8 (with volunteer opportunities)
- Marketing, Community Outreach, and Fundraising: Grades 5–8 (with volunteer opportunities)
This program is open to grades 1–8, with high school and adult volunteers welcome to help bring this production to life. Participation is all-inclusive—whether you dream of acting or prefer a behind-the-scenes role, there’s a place for you! Please complete THIS FORM if you’re interested in participating and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Classes and projects for non-acting participants will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM, while rehearsals for actors and ensemble members will follow from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Save the Dates
- February Vacation: Additional programming dates (to be announced)
- March Performances: We are beyond excited to partner with Kennebunk High School, which has generously provided its auditorium for performances.
Registration Details
Free information sessions, class overviews, and audition materials will be available Monday–Wednesday from 3:30–6:30 PM this coming week. A small registration fee is due upon commitment to the production by Monday, February 4, and scholarships are available.
The program runs from February 4 through the performances on March 22. Some Saturdays will be included in the full production schedule to ensure we bring this vision to life!
With a shared mission of making the performing arts accessible to all, we are deeply grateful for this incredible gift from the Keith McClelland Fund. It allows us to honor Keith’s legacy by ensuring that the joy of music, theater, and dance is available to everyone who wants to participate. To sustain this vision, River Tree Arts will continue raising funds in Keith’s honor. These efforts will support not just the Musical Theater program, but also our music, dance, and visual arts initiatives. Together, these programs will form an exciting collaboration starting with our first production in this new chapter!
We can’t wait to share this journey with you and your family. Let’s make magic together!