Community theater in Grand Rapids, MN

Now playing in Grand Rapids

1. One week onlyNov 20 to 22

   Disney's Aladdin JR.

   Alan Menken (music), Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin (lyrics), Chad Beguelin (book)

   Reif Theater Arts

   MusicalFamily friendly

   Reif Theater Arts' youth production, presented by students in grades 3-12. The Reif says the production welcomes audiences of all ages.

   Dates

   Fri Nov 20, 7pm
   Sat Nov 21, 2pm
   Sat Nov 21, 7pm
   Sun Nov 22, 2pm

   Where

   Wilcox Theater at the Reif, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Tickets

   Adults and seniors $22 advance or $27 at the door; students and lap children $10

   Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

2. One nightJan 9

   InsomniActs8

   Grand Rapids Players

   Other

   Six short scenes written, rehearsed and performed within a 24-hour theater event.

   Dates

   Sat Jan 9, 7pm

   Where

   Reif Ives Studio, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Tickets

   Pay what you can at the door; $5-$10 suggested

   Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

   Get tickets ↗ Request a correction

   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

3. One week onlyApr 9 to 11

   Trolls The Musical JR

   Krista Knight (book and lyrics), Joriah Kwamé (original music and lyrics)

   Reif Theater Arts

   Musical

   Reif Theater Arts' youth musical based on the DreamWorks Animation film franchise.

   Dates

   Fri Apr 9, 7pm
   Sat Apr 10, 2pm
   Sat Apr 10, 7pm
   Sun Apr 11, 2pm

   Where

   Wilcox Theater at the Reif, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Tickets

   Adults and seniors $22 advance or $27 at the door; students and lap children $10

   Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

   Get tickets ↗ Request a correction

   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

Auditions in Grand Rapids

1. Sun Jan 3

   Trolls The Musical JR

   Krista Knight (book and lyrics), Joriah Kwamé (original music and lyrics)

   Reif Theater Arts

   MusicalYouth

   When

   Sun Jan 3

   Where

   Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Roles

   Youth cast including Poppy, Branch, King Gristle, Chef, Bridget, featured Trolls and Bergens, and ensembles. The audition guide says all enrolled participants receive a part.

   Ages

   Advertised for grades 1-12; the published audition slots name only grades 3-12

   Prepare

   Register and pay tuition before auditions. Learn the music and practice singing with the site's guide and accompaniment tracks. Prepare a memorized poem, speech or commercial; be ready to sing individually, learn dance steps and possibly read the posted sides.

   Rehearsals

   Rehearsals begin January 4, 2027. Junior ensemble generally rehearses Tuesday and Thursday afternoons; senior ensemble generally Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The March 31 through opening-night tech period is mandatory.

   Performs

   April 9-11, 2027

   Note: The Reif program page and first page of its audition PDF say grades 3-6 audition 11 am-2 pm and grades 7-12 at 2:30-6 pm. Page 2 of the same PDF instead says noon-2:30 pm and 3-6 pm, respectively. The program is advertised for grades 1-12, but none of these schedules gives a grades 1-2 slot. Confirm both details with Reif before attending. Registration opens November 13, 2026; tuition is $150 by December 18 and $180 afterward.

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   Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

Camps and classes

1. StartsJan 4

   Trolls The Musical JR youth production program

   Reif Theater Arts

   ClassYouth

   About

   A tuition-based youth musical production. All enrolled participants receive a part, according to the audition guide. Need-based scholarships are offered through the Reif box office.

   Ages

   Advertised for grades 1-12; audition slots published only for grades 3-12

   Dates

   Jan 4 to Apr 11

   Schedule

   Registration opens November 13, 2026; auditions January 3, 2027; rehearsals begin January 4; performances April 9-11. Junior ensemble generally rehearses Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, senior ensemble Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons; detailed schedules depend on casting.

   Cost

   $150 by December 18, 2026; $180 afterward. Tuition is nonrefundable.

   Sign up by

   Jan 3

   Where

   Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Sign up

   reifcenter.org/reif-theater-arts

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Crew calls

1. Needed now

   Front of house, Run crew / stagehands, Costumes, Props

   Reif Theater Arts

   Volunteer

   The job

   Reif Theater Arts invites parents to volunteer front of house or backstage during performances; its Trolls audition guide also asks parents to help monitor children, sew costumes and gather props.

   Where

   Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

   Respond

   reifcenter.org/reif-theater-arts

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