Musical Productions

Haven South Bay produces three youth musical productions a year, each focusing on a different age group.  Productions consist of a ten week rehearsal process, followed by performances with beautiful sets and costumes, as well as professionally designed lighting and sound.

Fall Musical: Grades K-12
​Each fall, we produce a full-length musical production that features our entire K-12 age range.  The Fall Musical allows us to promote intergenerational friendships between students. Haven loves seeing older students mentoring younger cast members, both in theater skills and in character. Putting all ages in one cast helps to develop this invaluable intergenerational community.  Past Fall Musicals include Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Oliver, Narnia, and Peter Pan.

Spring Musical: Grades K-5 and 6-8
Haven’s Spring Musical provides a more focused approach to the growth of younger students. The program is designed to place more experienced young students in lead roles by eliminating the competition of the older teenagers. Productions are 60-90 minutes in length with scripts and vocals designed to meet younger students at their skill level.  Past Spring Musicals have included Seussical Jr., Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr., and The Wizard of Oz Young Performers Edition.

Summer Musical: Ages 11-21
​In the summer, the goal is provide our more advanced teens with material that challenges them work at a more professional level. The vocals and choreography are challenging and the messages behind the musical require a deeper understanding of society, history, and human nature. As the depth of the material increases, we expect our cast to adopt a more professional attitude during rehearsals. Past Summer Musicals include 42nd Street, Mary Poppins, South Pacific, and Fiddler on the Roof.

Summer Theatre Camp

Grades K-5
​Summer Theatre Camp provides a place for new students to experience musical theatre for the first time and for returning students to continue developing their skills. Two full weeks of acting, dancing, and singing lessons culminates in a short musical theatre performance for friends and family.  Haven teens are invited to serve as camp counselors in both volunteer and paid positions.

Bridging Classes

Geared towards students who desire to grow and move to the next level, Bridging Classes are designed to give students the tools they need to reach their full capacity as a performer.  Bridging Classes fill in the gaps of the young performer’s training, and to give students the confidence for the next audition or big performance. ​

Pretend and Play

Ages 3-5
​Pretend and Play introduces pre-school students to the magical world of theatre! This class creates a strong foundation for the blossoming young actor by providing instruction in music, dance, and acting that prepares them to participate in one of Haven’s big productions in the future. ​