Student Productions
Why are student productions important?
GCT includes two mainstage shows as a part of its theatrical season that are cast with our students. Students take center stage and perform for our Patrons and Creative Partners. GCT believes the theatrical experience builds character and self-confidence in our students. There is no fee to be in these productions and the artists cast do not have any responsibility to sell playbill ads. The theatre is proud to offer our students the chance to take the community stage for the first time.
MAINSTAGE STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
HADESTOWN Teen Edition takes place
at The KROC Center of Memphis July 24th- Aug. 3rd!
GCT is proud to announce the cast of HADESTOWN Teen Edition!
This collaborative production will take place on the beautiful stage at THE KROC CENTER of Memphis July 24th – August 3rd.
The team is already hard at work rehearsing and building this remarkable show! Introducing the cast and some of the creative team:
CAST:
HERMES – Dillon Hennings
ORPHEUS – Elliot Lear
EURYDICE – Mia Murphy
PERSEPHONE – Olivia Thornell
HADES – Brayden Daughtery
FATE 1 – Ollie Bondurant
FATE 2 – Riley Griffin
FATE 3 – James Jones III
ENSEMBLE: (U/S = Understudy)
U/S HERMES – Tahj Porter
U/S ORPHEUS – Noah Mahintorabi
U/S EURYDICE – Lynette Davis
U/S PERSEPHONE – Kaidence Tate
U/S HADES – Jaden Brown
U/S FATE 1 – Sierra Jeffrey
U/S FATE 2 – Karina Holt
U/S FATE 3 – Madalynn Jeffrey
REMAINING ENSEMBLE: Dellen Wetzel, Lynx Pollan, Cooper Tate, Stella Madzar, Hazel Millson, Reagan Hays, Kylee Oldham, Gracesyn Caldwell, Carter Yeargan, Witt Ezzell, Gabby Watson, Evelyn DluhosGCT is proud to announce the cast of HADESTOWN Teen Edition!
This collaborative production will take place on the beautiful stage at THE KROC CENTER of Memphis July 24th – August 3rd.
CREATIVE TEAM includes: Director – Christina Hernandez, Assistant Director – Annie McLean, Music Director – Adam Jeffrey, Choreographer – Abbie Martin, Stage Manager – Ashlyn Perry
Tickets to the show will be general admission sold through the Box Office at the KROC Center of Memphis located at 800 East Parkway South. They can be reached at 901-729-8007 or www.krocmemphis.org
GCT Membership Ticket Holders– Contact GCT Box Office to redeem your membership tickets!
Thank you to all the parents who encourage your kiddos to stay creative and tell stories
through bravely showcasing and developing their talents!
NO AUDITION STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
GCT produces two other student productions each season that require NO audition to participate in, making it a perfect low-stress way for students to try out theatre. In the fall, GCT performs at the Germantown Harvest Moon Fall Festival as a part of our annual Scary Tale Trail. The show consists of short fun but spooky scenes and stories and has a very light rehearsal schedule.
In the spring, GCT has an offering called Books On Stage, in which our students perform works based on literature. This show is also a student designed production, giving young artists a chance to bring their work to life onstage. GCT continues to collaborate with the theatre space at The KROC Center of Memphis so our Books On Stage team can experience bringing their show to a second performance space!
GCT’s 2025 BOOKS ON STAGE production
Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion
Sure, you think you’ve seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion is a whodunnit that will leave you laughing and guessing right until the very end—and there are three different endings to choose from!
Performances on the GCT stage are April 17th, 18th & 19th at 7pm
on the KROC Center Stage April 24th & 25th at 7pm
Books on Stage is a youth acting program that requires NO audition and has a really light rehearsal schedule, making it a GREAT way for young actors to gain onstage experience. We are also returning to the Kroc Center this year for a 2nd weekend of shows, so it’s a great way for students to experience what it’s like to work on TWO stages! Actors will only be called as needed. Space is limited and actors MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and performances. Please review the tentative calendars carefully. Registration forms and fee links can be found below. For more information, please contact Education@gctcomeplay.org
