2025

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
August 8, 9 & 10

PICNIC
Performance Dates: October 24-26 November 1-2

THIS IS HOME
Written and Directed by Sylwia Skonieczka, Assistant Directed and Choreographed by LaShanna Newton
Recipient of the Creative Engagement for the Arts Grant from IMCOM-E

FROZEN, JR
Performance Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14
 

2026

SEMINAR
Performance Dates:
February 20-22, February 27-28, March 1

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Performance Dates: March 12-15, March 19-22

REUNION (AFTER THE END OF THE WORLD)
Performance Dates: April 10-12, April 17-19

WINNIE THE POOH & DIRECTOR'S SERIES
Performance Dates: May 29-31

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
Performance Dates: Aug 6-9

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR
Performance Dates: August 20-23 and 27-30

FALL PRODUCTION (Adult)

PICNIC by William Inge
Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama

Directed by Alia Tompkins 

Picnic Audition Workshop: August 19th from 5-6:30pm
Audition Dates: August 25-27
Read Through: August 28
Audition Packet

Rehearsal Dates: (Always in the Theatre)
• Tuesday through Thursday September 2-October 9 from 6:30-8:30pm
• Tuesday through Thursday October 14-16 from 6:30-9pm
• Sunday October 19 from 3-7pm
• Monday through Thursday October 20-23 from 5:30-9pm

Performance Dates:
October 24, 25, 26, 31, November 1, 2
7pm Friday and Saturday, 3pm Sunday

This Is Home

Written & Directed by Sylwia Skonieczka
Assistant Directed & Choreographed by LaShanna Newton
Recipient of the Creative Engagement for the Arts Grant from IMCOM-E
 

An exciting multi-media project consisting of singers, dancers, musicians, story-tellers, poets, actors and technicians. 

Auditions:
Email thisishome.bpa@gmail.com
60 second video of each skill you can bring
submissions due no later than September 15, 2025

Callbacks:
Invitation only callbacks October 1-3, 2025 at Bavaria Performing Arts Center

Performances:
November 14 - 7 p.m.
November 15 - 7 p.m.
November 16 - 2 p.m.

WINTER PRODUCTION (Youth)

FROZEN, JR. (Cast of 2025)

Directed by Emily Lamb and Kym Keil

Audition Dates:
September 23 & 24, Callbacks 25

Audition Packet

Rehearsal Dates:
Tuesday - Thursday, September 30- November 20, 5-7 pm
Saturday November 22 from 10am-2pm
Monday - Wednesday November 24-26 from 5-7:30 pm
Monday - Wednesday December 1-3 from 5-8 pm
Rehearsal Location: Dance Studios/Big Rehearsal Room: Sep 30-Nov 6
Rehearsal Location: Theatre from Nov 12 - Dec 4

Performance Dates:
December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14

Performance Dates:
February 20 - 22
February 27 - 28
March 1

Performance Dates:
March 12 - 15
March 19 - 22

Performance Dates:
April 10 - 12
April 17 - 19

Performance Dates:
May 29 - 31

Performance Dates:
August 20 - 23
August 27 - 30

Performance Dates:
August  6 - 9

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CLASSES

Refine your dance or performance art skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and elevate your talent to new heights.

MWR Recreation Webtrac Calendar.

Bavaria Performing Arts Classes can found on our MWR  Recreation Webtrac Calendar.
This portal allows for online sign ups and payment. Select the link above to view.

Want to give one of the classes in our schedules (below) a try but not able to make the schedule? Or are you looking to try out a class before signing up for a full term? 

Feel free to drop-in:
Adult Improv (ages 18+), Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
any week for just $15!

It's the perfect way to figure out if class is right for you.
Pay ahead of time online or pay cash in person.
Find all classes on webtrac!

SPRING 2025 DRAMA CLASSES:

7 Week Series ($100/person)
Dates: January, 7-February 20
Showcase Performance: Friday, February 21st at 7:00pm 
No Class: January 16
Elementary School: Tuesdays, 4-5pm., Singing in the Rain
Middle & High School: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Improvisational Comedy
High School & Adults: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm., On Camera Acting

4 Week Series ($45/person)
Dates: January 9-February 6
No Class: January 16
Ages 3-4: Thursdays, 4-4:45pm., Fairytale Theatre
This class is open for drop in's.

Drop-Ins ($15/class)
Adult Improv: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Find all classes on webtrac!

Acting
Our auditions are open to all!
Whether an experienced pro or have never done a play before,
if you've always been interested, come and audition!

Assistant Director
Work with the Director on the day-to-day operations of rehearsals,
keep lists of technical needs for the show, take down blocking
(Don’t know what that is? Don’t worry! We’ll teach you!).
This is a great way to learn what Directing is all about!

Stage Management
Have no interest in being Onstage, but you love the theater and have organizational skills?
Here’s the job for you! Organize rehearsals and backstage during the performance. Run the show!

Assistant Stage Management
Assist the Stage Manger by running one side of the Stage!
Great position to learn about and move into Stage Management.

Backstage Assistants
Work with the Stage Management team on moving scenery, organizing props, helping with quick-changes, and all the incredibly important jobs that keep a show running!

Lighting and Sound
Run the Light or Sound Board during Dress Rehearsals and Performances.
Knowledge of the technical equipment is helpful but can also be taught.

Costumes
Assist our talented Designers (and maybe even become a designer yourself!),
by helping to “build”, alter and maintain the costumes for a production.

Sets and Props (Design and Construction)
Have building and artsy skills? Here’s the job for you. Help build the scenery and assist our talented prop designers to create interesting and effective stage properties.

Bartending
Be one of our friendly bartenders! We serve beer, wine and soft drinks.
No need to learn complicated drink recipes!
Must be over 21!

Box Office 
Assist our staff in handling “reservations” and “walk-in” ticket sales.

Will Call
Help our patrons with Pre-Paid and Season ticket reservations.

Ushering 
Give the patrons programs and help them find seats.
A good job for our younger volunteers!

All of our volunteer positions are managed through an online tool called VMIS.
To get started sign-up for VMIS here!

Interested in joining Bavaria Performing Arts
as a contracted instructor or in some other capacity?
Send us an email and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days! 

Congratulations to all the 2025 nominees and winners!!

Award Winners

• Chorus Member in a Musical: Ginnitte (Gold Ensemble in Mamma Mia)
• 2025 Judges’ Choice Award: The Book Club Play Cast and Crew
• Debut Performance in a Play: Merry (Pundit in The Book Club Play)

Nominations

• Sound Design for a Play: Rachael – The Book Club Play
• Lighting Design for a Musical: Brian – Mamma Mia
• Set Design for a Musical: Rachael and Dennis – Mamma Mia
• Stage Management for a Musical: Audrey, Rachael and Alessandra
• Choreography: Kayleigh and Adrianna
• Ensemble in a Play: Cast of The Book Club Play
• Debut Performance in a Musical: James (Pepper in Mamma Mia)
• Youth Performance of a Female Role in a Musical: Susanna (Sophie in Mamma Mia)
• Featured Performance of a Male Role in a Musical: Amanda (Priest in Mamma Mia)
• Supporting Performance of a Male Role in a Play: Cody (Alex in The Book Club Play)
• Supporting Performance of a Male Role in a Musical: Jason (Eddie in Mamma Mia) and James (Pepper in Mamma Mia)
• Supporting Performance of a Female Role in a Musical: Melissa (Rosie in Mamma Mia)
• Military Performance of a Male in a Play: PFC Wade (William Lee Nothnagle III in The Book Club Play)
• Featured Performance of a Male in a Play: PFC Wade (William Lee Nothnagle III in The Book Club Play)
• Featured Performance of a Female in a Play: Ginni (Jennifer McClintock in The Book Club Play)