Young artists step into the spotlight with LCT’s Altra Star Academy. Designed for both new and experienced youth performers and technicians, this program builds confidence, cultivates empathy, and expands creativity through theatrical training.
We are waiting on our partners in the School District to let us know when registration for Summer School will open. We will be sure to inform you as soon as we know. Sign up links will go live that day.
Mandatory Kickoff Meeting
We will have Mandatory Meetings to kick off the summer that will be required for all students that sign up for any summer course. Hybrid attendance will be available using the Google Meet links below.
Elementary School: May 30, 2026 10-11 am, LEAP Center (724 Cass St.)
Link for Elementary Meeting
Middle & High School: June 13, 2026 10-11 am, LEAP Center (724 Cass St.)
Link for Middle & High School Meeting
Theatre Design
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $25
June 8, 2025 - June 19, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Course Description: Students will learn about and work on set, costume, sound, props, and lightning design elements for our summer musicals Hadestown: Teen Edition and The Music Man Jr.
Age: For students entering grades 5-12 in the 2026-27 school year
High School Theatre
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $125
June 22-July 19, 2026, Monday-Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Auditions: Monday, May 4 & Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:30-9:000 pm
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions for Hadestown: Teen Edition will be held on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday May 5th from 6:30pm-9:00pm at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. Students will stay the whole time and only need to attend one day. Students will sing and dance at their audition so please dress appropriately (clothes you can move in and closed toed shoes with backs) and bring water (we do have water fountains, but our water here has a taste that really bothers some people). If needed, callbacks will be held on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30pm. Students and families will be notified Tuesday night if they are needed for a callback on Wednesday.
We will have a mandatory meeting for all participants on June 13th from 11 am - 12 pm at LCT's LEAP Center, located at 724 Cass St, with an option to attend via GoogleMeet. We will go over what to expect, procedures, and have time for any questions that may come up
Performances: Friday, July 17th, Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Course Description: Students in this course will learn and perform Hadestown: Teen Edition. We may not be able to cast all who audition so the cast list will be decided and communicated by May 15th, in case other plans need to be made. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this class.
Age: For students entering grades 8-12 in the 2026-27 school year.
*Students entering 8th grade in the 2026-27 school year are only eligible for ensemble, but still must audition. Students completing 12th grade in the 2025-26 school year should email [email protected] to register*
High School Technical Theatre
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $50
June 22, 2025 - July 19, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Performances: Friday, July 17th, Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Course Description: Students will execute the technical elements of our high school theatre production, Hadestown Teen Edition, during rehearsals and performances. This includes but is not limited to spot light operators, sound board operators, run crew, and front of house. Performances will be Friday, July 17 at 7:30, Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 pm. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this class.
Age: For students entering grades 5-12 in the 2026-27 school year
High School Pit Musicians
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $25
June 22 - July 19, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Performances: Friday, July 17th, Saturday, July 18th, 2025 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 19th, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Course Description:Students will learn and perform in the pit for our high school production of Hadestown: Teen Edition. All students who sign up for this class need to audition for a role. Performances will be Friday, August 7 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 pm. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this class.
Age: For students entering grades 9-12 in the 2026-27 school year
*Students completing 12th grade in the 2025-26 school year should email [email protected] to register*
Middle School Theatre
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $100
July 20-August 9, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Auditions: Monday, May 18 & Tuesday May 19, 2026 6:30-8:30 pm
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions for The Music Man Jr. will be held on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday May 19th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. Students will stay the whole time and only need to attend one day. Students will sing and dance at their audition so please dress appropriately (clothes you can move in and closed toed shoes with backs) and bring water (we do have water fountains, but our water here has a taste that really bothers some people). If needed, callbacks will be held on Wednesday, May19th at 6:30pm. Students and families will be notified Tuesday night if they are needed for a callback on Wednesday.
We will have a mandatory meeting for all participants on June 13th from 11 am - 12 pm at LCT's LEAP Center, located at 724 Cass St, with an option to attend via GoogleMeet. We will go over what to expect, procedures, and have time for any questions that may come up
Performances: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7 pm, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 2 pm
Course Description: Students will learn and perform The Music Man Jr. We may not be able to cast all who audition so the cast list will be decided and communicated by Friday, May 29th, in case other plans need to be made. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this class.
Age: For students entering grades 5-8 in the 2026-27 school year
*Students entering 5th grade in the 2026-27 school year are only eligible for ensemble, but still must audition*
Middle School Technical Theatre
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $50
July 20-August 9, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, La Crosse Community Theatre
Performances: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7 pm, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 2 pm
Course Description: Students will execute the technical elements of our middle school theatre production, The Music Man Jr, during rehearsals and performances. This includes but is not limited to spot light operators, sound board operators, run crew, and front of house. Performances will be Friday, July 17 at 7:30, Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 pm. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this class.
Age: For students entering grades 5-12 in the 2026-27 school year
Elementary Theatre AM
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $75
June 1-June 20, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 12 pm, Logan Middle School
Performances: Friday, June 19 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 pm at Logan Middle School
Course Description: Students will learn and perform Annie Kids. Please note there are two camps covering the same material that meet at separate times, please only sign up for one camp. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this performance skills class.
Age: For students entering grades 1-5 in the 2026-27 school year
Elementary Theatre PM
SDLAX- Free through Skyward registration
Out of District- $75
June 1-June 21, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 12 pm to 4 pm, Logan Middle School
Performances: Saturday, June 20 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 pm at Logan Middle School
Course Description: Students will learn and perform Annie Kids. Please note there are two camps covering the same material that meet at separate times, please only sign up for one camp. Attendance at all performances is required for participation in this performance skills class.
Age: For students entering grades 1-5 in the 2026-27 school year
Summer Scholarship Information
To ensure your child’s spot in class is reserved, first register your child for your desired class session(s) through LCT.
Theatre has a home for everyone, and our goal is to reach as many young artists as possible. La Crosse Community Theatre believes everyone should have access to experience the magic of theatre, regardless of financial circumstances. LCT’s Star Academy offers an opportunity for financial assistance on a sliding scale. For more information regarding scholarships email [email protected].
