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Registration is now underway for spring classes at Creative Drama Children’s Theatre. Go to creativedramachildrenstheater.com/ for more information and to register.

Classes are being offered for the following shows:

‘The Sound of Music’

For ages 6-16. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, “The Sound of Music” has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children — and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the captain, and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”

‘Cinderella’

Ages 4-10
Mondays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this enthralling fairy tale still warms the hearts of children and adults alike.

In this specially created youth edition, all the beloved songs and familiar characters are present and accounted for. However, the entire script has been condensed to better suit young attention spans, and the plot has been slightly altered to highlight some important lessons for contemporary audiences.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

For ages 6-16
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

“The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” is a one-hour adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, specially tailored for elementary and middle school-aged actors. The materials have been prepared to help your school or organization mount the best possible production and to give your young cast and crew an exciting and rewarding experience.

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. The Royal Shakespeare Company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the Barbican Centre in London in 1987. In 2011, this one-hour adaptation of the RSC version was designed in conjunction with iTheatrics.

‘Junie B. Jones’

For ages 6-16
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Fom Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators of “Dear Edwina” and “Dear Edwina Jr.,” comes “Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.” – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a delightful adaptation created specifically for Broadway junior performers.

Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends — and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.

Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones Jr. will capture your audiences’ and Broadway junior performers’ hearts — just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.

‘Seussical Jr.’

For ages 6-16
Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in “Seussical Jr.,” a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Seussical Jr. provides wonderful creative opportunities in terms of set design, lighting and costuming and can easily accommodate a large cast of expandable “Seussian” creatures.

‘Aladdin Kids’

For ages 4-10
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s “Aladdin Kids” is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. Now updated in the Binder format.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin Kids, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin Kids are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show. Casting many Djinn to create the Genie’s magic allows you to involve more young performers.

A large ensemble of Agrabahns round out the cast, ready to fill your stage with the magic of Aladdin Kids. In order to further dazzle audiences, simple instructions for the magic flying carpet are included in each ShowKit.

‘Grease (School Edition)’

For ages 10-18
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

“Grease: School Version” retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs of the blockbuster show, but removes any profanity, lewd behavior and Rizzo’s pregnancy scare. The song “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” is also deleted from this edition. Grease: School Version is approximately 15 minutes shorter than the standard version of Grease.

Additionally, the following songs have undergone lyric changes for the school version:

“Alma Mater Parody”

“Summer Nights”

“Freddy, My Love”

“Greased Lightnin'”

“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee”

“Beauty School Dropout”