First Act

Fred the Skunk & 
Dolly the Polka Dotted Llama and the Mackindoo Zoo

October 16–28, 2023
Registration opens: September 5, 2023, at Noon
Students in grades K–3
Price: $175 for Coralville Residents, scholarships available!
Location: CCPA Rehearsal Hall
Directed by: Katie Colletta & Lucy Polyak

These two charming one-acts showcase a menagerie of characters who learn that being themselves never goes out of style.
Footliters First Act is an opportunity for young and new performers to take center stage! Capped at 25 students, every child will have an opportunity to create a role in a show. Rehearsals take place over two weeks and culminate in two performances.

  • Rehearsals run 6:00–8:30 pm
  • Performances, Friday October 27 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 pm  
  • Conflict/Missed Rehearsal policy: Theatre is a team sport. All actors must be present at each rehearsal so they and their teammates can be successful with a short rehearsal period.  Students who need to miss more than one rehearsal, should not register for this opportunity (there will be other chances!). Attendance is mandatory for rehearsals on Wednesday, Oct. 25, Thursday, Oct. 26, and at both performances. Thank you for your understanding!

Fred the Skunk & Dolly the Polka Dotted Llama and the Mackindoo Zoo are made possible by special arrangement with Drama Notebook. "This royalty-free play is part of a fantastic collection of plays for kids and teens on Drama Notebook."

Registration starts at Noon September 5: Register here

Knights of the Rad Table

January 2–13, 2024
Registration opens: November 6, 2023, at Noon
Students in grades 4–6
Price: $175 for Coralville Residents, scholarships available!
Location: CCPA Rehearsal Hall

Calling all the Knights of the Round — er, rad — table! When some modern-day kids find themselves in Camelot, adventure ensues! Footliters First Act is an opportunity for young and new performers to take center stage! Capped at 25 students, every child will have an opportunity to create a role in a show. Rehearsals take place over two weeks and culminate in two performances.

  • Rehearsals run 6:00–8:30 pm
  • Performances: Friday, January 12 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 pm

Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter & A History of Messy Rooms

January 29–February 11, 2024
Registration opens December 4, 2023, at Noon
Students in grades K–3
Price: $175 for Coralville Residents, scholarships available!
Location: CCPA Rehearsal Hall

From birthday traditions to kids not wanting to make their beds, some things never change! These two one-acts explore universal life lessons through fun characters in familiar situations. Footliters First Act is an opportunity for young and new performers to take center stage! Capped at 25 students, every child will have an opportunity to create a role in a show. Rehearsals take place over two weeks and culminate in two performances.

  • Rehearsals run 6:00–8:30 pm
  • Performances: Friday, February 10 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 pm

Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter & A History of Messy Rooms are made possible by special arrangement with Drama Notebook. "This royalty-free play is part of a fantastic collection of plays for kids and teens on Drama Notebook."

Beware the Jabberwock

April 22–May 4, 2024
Registration opens February 26, 2024, at Noon
Students in grades 4–6
Price: $175 for Coralville Residents, scholarships available!
Location: CCPA Rehearsal Hall

This fresh take on Lewis Carroll’s famous poem, “Jabberwocky” is full of clever characters, rich language, and silly circumstances.  Footliters First Act is an opportunity for young and new performers to take center stage! Capped at 25 students, every child will have an opportunity to create a role in a show. Rehearsals take place over two weeks and culminate in two performances.

  • Rehearsals run 6:00–8:30 pm
  • Performances: Friday, May 3 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 pm