Details

Session: Winter 2026
Chapter:  Colorado Springs
Location:  CYT Performing Arts Center
Time:  1:00pm - 3:00pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  12/01
Ages:  8 - 12
Tuition:  $240.00

Description

Animal Kingdom: A Wild Musical Theater Adventure (Ages 8–12)
Step into the wild side of the stage in Animal Kingdom! This exciting musical theater class invites students ages 8–12 to explore songs, movement, and stories inspired by the animal characters we all adore. Featuring music from The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and An American Tail, young performers will learn how to move, sing, and act like creatures from land, sea, and sky.
Through fun character games, expressive movement, and imaginative storytelling, students will bring their favorite animal characters to life while building confidence and creativity on stage. From monkeys that swing to mice that dream big and sea creatures who dare to explore, this class promises a wildly fun musical adventure!
Come join the Animal Kingdom—where every creature has a song to sing and a story to tell!

Mondays 1:00-3:00
Dec. 1, 8, 15 (No class December 22 & 29)
Jan. 5, 12, 19 (No class January 26)
Feb. 2, 9, 23 Showcase (No class February 16)
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Teacher:


Julie Maniscalchi

Julie Maniscalchi has been performing professionally for over 30 years throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Her extensive theatre credits include long-running performances with the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue and the historic Crystal Palace in Aspen, where she entertained audiences with music, comedy, and political satire for over 25 years combined. Julie has also appeared with Theatre Aspen, Snowmass Repertory, Aspen Community Theatre, Defiance Theatre, and the Colorado Springs Theatre Company, performing in productions such as A Chorus Line, The Fantasticks, South Pacific, 1776, and Seussical the Musical. As a vocalist, Julie has performed backup for Tony Award-nominated actress Beth Malone in Coming Home: NYE Show and with “A Band Called Alexis,” creating harmonies and contributing percussion. She is also an independent recording artist, with her original song “You’re in My Life Now” available on Apple Music. Beyond the stage, Julie has directed and choreographed numerous student productions in the Aspen area and enjoys teaching beginner piano, voice, and acting. A multi-talented artist, she also sews, paints, and designs costumes and props. Julie is thrilled to be performing with Little Funky Theatre and is equally excited to be working with CYT.

Location:

5805 Mark Dabling Blvd , Colorado Springs, CO 80919