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Impact Theater

of Longwood Hills Congregational Church

Impact Theater is an outreach program of Longwood Hills Congregational Church.

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Impact Theater of Longwood Hills Congregational Church

Impact Theater is a community theater for youth grades k-12 located in Longwood, FL and is sponsored by Longwood Hills Congregational Church. We produce three seasons of drama productions each year for varying age groups.

Impact Theater provides instruction in theater, music, and dance and gives youth the opportunity to perform. Values taught include: teamwork, time management, mutual respect, self-confidence, inclusion, and healthy body awareness. We strive to have a cast and crew that mirror the community from which we draw. Our goal is for any child who desires to participate to have a place on our stage no matter their previous experience or financial status.
 

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Fall Classes

Directed by: 

Mr. Chase Andreae & Mr. Grant Andreae

Unlock your potential and shine on stage!

Our fall classes are designed to help you develop your skills in musical theater dance and acting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your talents, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way.

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Winter 2025 Show Season

Aristocats Kids

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Auditions: December 7th, 9 - 11 am 

Rehearsals: Sundays 12:30 - 2:30, Starting Jan 5th

 

Performances: Feb 28th and March 1st at 7pm 

Tuition: $200, due at Auditions, Sibling Discount $175

Wizard of Oz Youth Edition

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Auditions: December 7th, 12 - 3pm 

Rehearsals: Sundays 3 - 6 pm and Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30pm Starting January 5th.  Bonus Rehearsal on December 8th 3 -6 pm. 

Performances: March 7 and 8 at 7pm 

Tuition: $250, due at Auditions, Sibling Discount $225

Finding Nemo Jr.

Kids Grade K-6  March 2024

Little Mermaid Jr.

Kids grade 6 - 12 March 2024

History of Impact Theater

Impact Theater began in 2017 under the leadership of Gail Bartell, a member of Longwood Hills Congregational Church. Mrs. Bartell had recently 'retired' from teaching and saw a desire among some members as well as former students to 'put on a show' utilizing LHCC's spacious stage in the Sanctuary. Our first production, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" had a cast of 31 adults and children from our congregation and the community. From there, we offered summer camps without full productions and fall and spring full productions. Our numbers grew and after our production of "The Lion King Jr." with 46 children in the cast, we started offering productions for two age groups each season. Erika Cuevas and Amy Sink joined our team to direct and choreograph the younger age group. Impact has been privileged to have several wonderful music directors such as Linda Wagoner, Elaine Ashley, Scott Kinkead and Craig Willson. We have always been open and inclusive to the community, providing any child who wants to participate, the opportunity to do so. Our auditions are informal and are specifically to assign roles. We also have produced several adult productions and musical reviews.
Year Show 
2017 "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
2018

"Seussical Jr."

"Moana & Maui High Seas Adventure" Summer Camp

"Beauty & the Beast: The Enchanted Castle" Summer Camp

"Descendants Disney Villain Drama" Summer Camp

2019
"Shrek Jr.,"
"Frozen Jr.,"
"Lion King Jr."
"Almost, Maine" (Adult)
"Lead With Love" (Adult)
2020
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (Adult)
*Covid 19
2021
"Willy Wonka Kids"
"Hairspray Jr."
2022
"Jungle Book KIDS"
"Into the Woods Jr."
"Dr. Newheart's Neck-Up Check-Up"
"Annie KIDS"
"Newsies Jr."
First Annual Broadway Night Scholarship Fundraiser
2023
"101 Dalmatians KIDS"
"Matilda Jr.," "Moana Jr."
"Frozen KIDS"
"Anastasia: Youth Edition"
Second Annual Broadway Night Scholarship Fundraiser
2024
"Finding Nemo Jr."
"The Little Mermaid Jr."
"High School Musical Jr."
"Aladdin Jr."
"The Drowsy Chaperone Jr."

 

Contact Us

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For more information about Impact Theater or to learn how to donate to Impact Theater's Scholarship fund, please use the link below to contact Gail Bartell.