“This show was a feast for the senses. Whimsical characters popped out from every which way, and transported the audience to Wonderland with their clever costumes and the show’s vibrant lighting.”

Interview with John Poncy: student director and choreographer of Stars Performing Arts’s production of “Spring Awakening.”

“The JCCCT’s cast of teens truly embraced the joy of this production, and it was clear that their friendship with one another was strong--both on and off the stage.”

This energetic cast dove into the beloved Percy Jackson series with innovative props, soaring vocals, and more than a few monsters to encounter along the way.

Summer Theatre Program’s incredibly talented orchestra and committed cast of characters put on a tongue-in-cheek performance of “Anything Goes.”

With graceful dance and poignant emotion, Vienna Youth Players’ production of “Anastasia” was a heartfelt tale of reconnection.

This moving story came to life in the Hylton Performing Arts Center with dazzling choreography, timeless tunes, and plenty of heart.

Equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and shockingly dark, the cast and crew of Westfield Summer Stage’s “Urinetown” skillfully put on this satirical production.

Creative Cauldron’s latest production of “Aladdin: Dual Language Edition” reimagined the wonder of the classic Disney film with a bilingual twist.

This spirited cast and crew was bursting with sunlight! Acting For Young People’s production of Frozen Jr. rekindled the magic of the classic movie for all ages.

With an ingenious set and an incredibly complex cast of characters, Oakton High School enriched this fairytale with a refreshing sense of humanity.

“Hadestown: Teen Edition” was a sprawling journey through the underworld, with earth-shattering ballads and swinging lanterns alike. Essentially, an utterly transformative production headlined by a wildly talented cast of teenagers.

With soaring vocals and dynamic choreography, Signature Theatre’s vibrant production of In the Heights achieved a story of dreams, family, community, and how they intersect. 

Stars Performing Arts’s production of “Twelfth Night” was brilliantly playful; the talented teenagers delivered hope, heart, and heaps of comedic panache.

JOB was incredibly chilling. This 80-minute thriller dove into the horrors of the internet and the consuming nature of work, all with a rising tension so palpable you could cut it with a knife.

This production was nothing short of haunting. With an intricate set, powerful performances, and spellbinding choreography, Workhouse Performing Arts’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame brought a dark twist to the classic Disney film.