Students can adventure throughout Junior Theatre, exploring all elements acting, theater design, and a wide array of other fun topics! Students collaborate on ideas for the creation of their very own script that they perform on the final day for family & friends in our main theatre! Ages: 6-13 years; Time: 8:45am-3:30pm; Cost: $165 resident / $185 non-resident. Early drop off starting at 7:30am and late pickup ending at 5:30pm are available. Each camp, held at the theater, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, has its own special theme around which the whole adventure is created. Click here or... Read More

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

In their first Broadway musical in nearly a decade, Junior Theatre brings Dr. Seuss to Life in “Seussical.” Performances are 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are $6 for 3-17, $8 for adults and free for kids under 2 at Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Junior Theater, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  The upcoming production of Seussical Jr is the first Broadway production in nearly 10 years.  The last was Snoopy in 2009. “It’s by far the biggest show we’ve done in 18 years,” said Artistic Director,... Read More

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

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

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

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

For the first time in its 64 year history, Davenport Junior Theatre is featuring a show starring… a puppet. See our previous coverage of “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin” :  Puppet Lead Adds To ‘Aladdin’s’ Magic For Junior Theatre The Magical Lamp of Aladdin April 30, May 7 at 1 and 4 p.m., May 1 and May 8 at 2 p.m. Davenport Junior Theater, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport Tickets: adults $8, ages 3-17 $6, under 2 free, sold at the door www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.org (563) 326-7862  Read More

For the first time in its 64 year history, Davenport Junior Theatre is featuring a show starring… a puppet. It’s both a surprising and not-so-shocking turn of events for the local stalwart. Given the nature of kids’ shows, one might have thought a puppet would’ve made its bow as the narrator or lead by this time, but, there’s a first time for everything, even this great moment in puppet equality rights. “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin,” a tale of adventure, genies and magic adapted by Tim Kelly features an evil magician trying to trick a young street urchin into stealing a genie’s... Read More