2025 BRAC #2 Summer Institute Presents Junie B. Jones The Musical JR

The Branson Regional Arts Council is thrilled to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our 2025 Second Summer Institute at the Historic Owen Theatre! 

✨ Experience the Magic of Theatre – No Experience Required!

Calling all young performers ages 6-13! Whether your child is new to the stage or already has theater experience, this three-week immersive experience is the perfect way to build confidence, make lifelong friends, and explore the world of theatre.

🎟️ Registration Details: 

• Ages: 6-13
• Dates: June 30 – July 20, 2025 (No meeting on July 3 or 4)
• Cost: $275 per student for the full 3-week session
  • (Card payments include a $10 convenience fee — Total: $285)
• Includes: All classes, public performances, personal script, and logo t-shirt
• Location: Historic Owen Theatre, Branson, MO
• NO auditions or prior experience required!

 Class Times: Monday–Friday, 8:00am – Noon (12 pm)

(No class on July 3 or 4)

Performance Dates:

• Friday, July 18 – 7:00pm
• Saturday, July 19 – 2:00 pm
• Saturday, July 19 — 7:00 pm
• Sunday, July 20 – 2:00pm

       REGISTER HERE

📅 Important Dates:

• Parent/Student Meeting: Friday, June 20, 6:30–7:30 pm at the theatre
• Classes: Mon – Fri, June 30 – July 18, 2025 (No class on July 3 or 4)
• Public Performances: July 18 – 20

🎶 About the Show:

From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and Dear Edwina JR., comes Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s beloved books, created specifically for Broadway Junior performers. 

Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.

Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones JR. will capture your audiences’ and Broadway Junior performers’ hearts — just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.

🎟️ Reserved seat tickets are available now at BransonArts.org/tix

👨‍🏫 Meet the Institute Team:

• Luke Menard – BRAC Executive Director
• Kristine Brown – BRAC President, Producer
• Karie Dykeman – BRAC Executive Assistant, Producer
• Adora Snead – Director
• TBA – Music Director
• TBA — Choreographer/Education Assistant
• Pamela Meadows – Lighting Design/Education Assistant
• Myles Stevens – Audio Technician
• Loran Polson – Media Assistant

Branson Regional Arts Council

The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.

Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”

Financial support  is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from  the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.

BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615