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.
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 ANNOUNCED: 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!
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 christina@gctcomeplay.org
PERFORMERS
We recommend this program for Middle Schoolers and up but if you have a younger student who might thrive in a fast-paced comedy and enjoys reading, reach out to me and we can see if it sounds like a good fit for them! Every student is different, and age is not always the best indicator for theatrical content.
Rehearsals begin March 3rd
Mon., Tues., Thur., some Fridays 4:00 – 6:30
All Performances 7:30pm
April 17th – 19th at GCT
April 24th – 26th at The Kroc
Ages 12-18 Max capacity: 20
Registration Fee: $50
CAST FULL
DESIGN TEAM
Interested in learning how to be a designer? Welcome to your first gig! This class will be responsible for designing the set, props, costumes, sound, lighting, and digital imagery. Students will get hands-on experience in every aspect of stage design and get to see their creations brought to life for a full scale production!
Students in the cast are welcome to add on this course if they are interested for a bundled rate.*
Meets Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30
*Optional build days on Fridays as needed. Design team must be available for tech week and performances highlighted on calendar.
Ages 12-18
Registration Fee: $50