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Davenport’s Junior Theater Holding Classes Online In June

May 18th, 2020
Davenport's Junior Theater Holding Classes Online In June

Davenport’s Junior Theater is holding online classes starting June 1. The sessions will last for four weeks. Here’s the lineup and links for more info: Creative Movement Ages 3-6 This fun class helps to build locomotive skills essential to a strong dance foundation. Using imagination play students will learn to become different things and travel to far away places! Creativity and having fun is what this class is all about! More info here. Character Creation Ages 8-10 / 11+ Students will learn to push their bodies, voices and imaginations to create dynamic characters! Great characters... Read More

Junior Theatre Zooms In With 50 Online Classes

May 1st, 2020
Junior Theatre Zooms In With 50 Online Classes

It’s fitting that one of the many things Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) teaches is improv – for students to develop an ability to think quickly and imaginatively. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 69-year-old program of Davenport Parks and Recreation is doing its own improvising, by shifting programs online. Since April, it has over 50 free videos on the “DJT Learning YouTube Channel” (on YouTube) that include lessons in theater and dance, tours, full productions, and much more. Starting June 1, DJT will offer 50 fee-based theater and dance classes using the Zoom platform. The classes... Read More

Beauty And The Beast Kicking Off Junior Theater Season

October 11th, 2019
Beauty And The Beast Kicking Off Junior Theater Season

Junior Theater is ready to kick off its latest season with “Beauty and the Beast,” at its 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, location. After five years as a DJT stage manager, Valerie Moore takes the director’s chair to lead the production. “What I love most about DJT is the safe space that it creates for students,” said Moore. “No matter what is happening at school, or at home, or online, when they are here they are welcomed with open arms. All we ask is that they try and be themselves.” Beauty and the Beast involves 30 students from 9 different area cities and towns in the... Read More

Junior Theater Looking To Raise $10,000 By May

April 21st, 2017
Junior Theater Looking To Raise $10,000 By May

After 36 years, Davenport Junior Theatre’s Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Theatre is on course for key renovations this September. Over the last six weeks, the non-profit Junior Theatre Inc has been attempting to raise $40,000 by the end of April 30. The goal is now within site. “We have 10 days left to raise $10,000,” said DJT’s Board President and alum, Kristin Meyer. “Our outreach to the public began in mid-March. With over 250 individual donations thus far, we believe we will reach that goal. People have believed in this program for over 60 years and we believe we will be around for another... Read More

Junior Theater Looking To Update

March 27th, 2017
Junior Theater Looking To Update

After 36 years, Davenport Junior Theatre’s Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Theatre once again seeks key renovations. “We are replacing the theatre seating, installing new carpet, repainting the interior, repairing subflooring and more,” said DJT’s Artistic Director and alum, Daniel Sheridan. “We’ve made great use of this space over the last few decades. We pride ourselves in making our resources last. The time has come to ensure the theatre is in good working order for future generations of students.” Founded in 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre is the nation’s second-oldest children’s... Read More

Ramona Quimby Visits Junior Theater This Weekend

February 17th, 2017
Ramona Quimby Visits Junior Theater This Weekend

Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  Ramona Quimby is the second show of DJT’s 65th season. Ramona Quimby, based on the classic children’s book series by Beverly Cleary, is a show about sisterhood and family.  For most families, life does not always go as planned; For the Quimby family it is no different. The story stretches over the course of one year, as everyone tries to balance school, life, work and family.  In the end, Beezus and Ramona come to learn that being sisters and being a family is pretty special. The show features a... Read More

Junior Theater Celebrates 300th Production With ‘Pegora’

October 20th, 2016
Junior Theater Celebrates 300th Production With ‘Pegora’

Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  Pegora the Witch is a musical that launches DJT’s 65th season and marks the 300th mainstage production. “Not many theatre companies can claim such a long history,” said Daniel Sheridan, Artistic Director.  “The only way organizations last this long is because they grow with the times and strive passionately to serve its core mission.  Ours is to impact youth by empowering them with the performing arts, onstage, backstage and in the audience.  We believe in kids and that what they learn here... Read More

Junior Theater full of fun kids’ activities for summer

May 26th, 2016
Junior Theater full of fun kids’ activities for summer

Kids around the Quad-Cities are celebrating the end of the school year, and that means that parents around the Quad-Cities are asking themselves what they’re going to do with their kids now that school is out. Junior Theater offers some solutions that are entertaining, artistic and educational for kids this summer. Founded in 1951, DJT is the second-oldest children’s theatre in America that produces theatre “For Kids, By Kids”. Programming is available for kids ages 3-18. With a goal of teaching kids to present themselves clearly, confidently, and creatively.  Summer classes start the... Read More