The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.™
🎭 Kids Spring 2026 Musicals
A Year with Frog and Toad for Ages 5–9
A Year with Frog and Toad for Ages 5–9
🐸 A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS
Now with a New Saturday Rehearsal Schedule!
We’re excited to reintroduce A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, our sweet, beginner-friendly musical based on the beloved children’s books by Arnold Lobel.
With a new Saturday rehearsal schedule designed to work better for busy families, this charming 30-minute musical is the perfect first stage experience for young performers.
Now with a New Saturday Rehearsal Schedule!
We’re excited to reintroduce A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, our sweet, beginner-friendly musical based on the beloved children’s books by Arnold Lobel.
With a new Saturday rehearsal schedule designed to work better for busy families, this charming 30-minute musical is the perfect first stage experience for young performers.
🎭 About the Show:
A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS brings the heartwarming friendship of Frog and Toad to life through simple songs, playful storytelling, and delightful characters.
This production is specially designed for young performers and focuses on:
✔ Building confidence
✔ Learning basic stage skills
✔ Working as a team
✔ Experiencing the joy of performing
No experience is required — and everyone gets a part!
🌟 Who Is This Perfect For?
A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS brings the heartwarming friendship of Frog and Toad to life through simple songs, playful storytelling, and delightful characters.
This production is specially designed for young performers and focuses on:
✔ Building confidence
✔ Learning basic stage skills
✔ Working as a team
✔ Experiencing the joy of performing
No experience is required — and everyone gets a part!
🌟 Who Is This Perfect For?
- Ages 5–9
- First-time performers
- Shy students ready to try something new
- Young theatre lovers
Rehearsal:
Rehearsals are at The Academy of Music and Art
350 E. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559.
Saturdays, April 11 – June 6 • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Performances:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Performance Location:
Mario Parente Theatre
1S325 Ardmore Avenue
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Tech Week:
June 9 - 11, 2026
Tuition:
$397
Payment plans are available.
Call for more information.
Refunds
100% refund by 3/31/26
50% refund 4/1/26 through 4/10/26
After 4/11/26 tuition is nonrefundable
Refund requests must be done in writing via email.
Auditions:
TBD
Auditions are only open to registered cast members.
After you register, we’ll email you a link to schedule your audition.
Rehearsals are at The Academy of Music and Art
350 E. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559.
Saturdays, April 11 – June 6 • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Performances:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Performance Location:
Mario Parente Theatre
1S325 Ardmore Avenue
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Tech Week:
June 9 - 11, 2026
Tuition:
$397
Payment plans are available.
Call for more information.
Refunds
100% refund by 3/31/26
50% refund 4/1/26 through 4/10/26
After 4/11/26 tuition is nonrefundable
Refund requests must be done in writing via email.
Auditions:
TBD
Auditions are only open to registered cast members.
After you register, we’ll email you a link to schedule your audition.
💚 Why Families Love Frog & Toad
👉 Ready to Join the Cast?
Spots are limited to keep rehearsals personal and productive.
Registration is now open.
- Supportive, encouraging environment
- Age-appropriate rehearsal pace
- Small cast focus
- A positive first show experience
👉 Ready to Join the Cast?
Spots are limited to keep rehearsals personal and productive.
Registration is now open.
