What is the Nest Studio at Firebird Theatre?
The Nest Series is a new Firebird Theatre program being offered in the Spring-Ford community. Located just minutes away from our other venues in Phoenixville and Audubon at the Royersford Baptist Church, we are thrilled to be able to keep our Firebird students and audiences engaged and entertained during the school year with plays and musicals to sharpen their skills and provide performance opportunities all year round.
Presented in a more intimate performance space with an audience seating capacity of 100-150 guests, this venue differs from our other locations in that shows will be performed in an intimate space. Our actors will learn how to perform in various theatrical settings such as “theatre in the round” or a "thrust" stage. Audiences will experience seeing their performers up close, and also enjoy ample free parking, a handicap accessible lobby and restrooms and many other amenities for our students and guests.
Location: The Firebird Theatre Nest @ Royersford Baptist Church
452 S Lewis Road Royersford, PA
452 S Lewis Road Royersford, PA
COMING SOON:
AUDITIONS ON OCTOBER 1st:
For Actors in Grades 5 - 12;
Firebird Theatre presents our annual winter play, performed live by our youth cast.
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowning of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis.
Directed by Janet Hoehl
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowning of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis.
Directed by Janet Hoehl
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Click on the link for more details and audition sign ups!
Rehearsals will be held on Thursday nights at our Royersford studio:
Located at : Royersford Baptist Church
452 S Lewis Road, Royersford, PA
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
Dates: October 8 - February 25.
In an effort to make best use of our time, not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. You may be called for part of an evening rehearsal, with staggered arrival and dismissal times. You may bring your homework or a quiet activity if you are staying for the entire rehearsal, and are not needed on stage.
MANDATORY DATES
Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals in February and for all four tech week rehearsals on:
Thursday February 4, 11, 18
AND
Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
February 22, 23, 24, & 25
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL 3 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26 @ 7:00 PM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 @ 7:00 PM
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28 @ 3:00 PM
Call times for actors is 2 hours before curtain.
If you have specialty makeup or hair in the show, we may ask you to arrive earlier.
Located at : Royersford Baptist Church
452 S Lewis Road, Royersford, PA
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
Dates: October 8 - February 25.
In an effort to make best use of our time, not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. You may be called for part of an evening rehearsal, with staggered arrival and dismissal times. You may bring your homework or a quiet activity if you are staying for the entire rehearsal, and are not needed on stage.
MANDATORY DATES
Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals in February and for all four tech week rehearsals on:
Thursday February 4, 11, 18
AND
Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
February 22, 23, 24, & 25
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL 3 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26 @ 7:00 PM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 @ 7:00 PM
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28 @ 3:00 PM
Call times for actors is 2 hours before curtain.
If you have specialty makeup or hair in the show, we may ask you to arrive earlier.
BRAVO TO THE CAST OF OUR 2026
SUMMER MUSICAL AT THE NEST!
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PAST PRODUCTIONS AT THE NEST STUDIO:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST!
The Cat in the Hat Philip Lange
THE WHOS:
Mr. Mayor Kenzie Starace
Mrs. Mayor Abigail Shainline
Boy/JoJo Logan Madara
The Grinch Jojo Lohss-Cutting
THE JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS:
Horton the Elephant Dominic Yannuzzi
Gertrude McFuzz Ky Brooks
Mayzie La Bird Grace Einsla
Wickersham 1 Olivia Hoffman-Barnett
Wickersham 2 Maeve Carmona
Bird Girl 1 Sylvie Schock
Bird Girl 2 Fiona O'Hagan
Sour Kangaroo Julia Carmona
Young Kangaroo Olivia DiGian-Gottshall
Judge Yertle the Turtle Autumn Ciriello
Vlad Vladikoff Violet Hoffman-Barnett
Elephant Bird Mackenzie Godman
Our Spring Musical Workshop Staff:
Director: Brian Lynch
Assistant Director: Olivia Withers
Music Director: Jenna Citro
Choreographer: Liv Grate
Producer: Janet Hoehl
Performance dates: Friday May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday May 2 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday May 3rd @ 2:00 pm
The Cat in the Hat Philip Lange
THE WHOS:
Mr. Mayor Kenzie Starace
Mrs. Mayor Abigail Shainline
Boy/JoJo Logan Madara
The Grinch Jojo Lohss-Cutting
THE JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS:
Horton the Elephant Dominic Yannuzzi
Gertrude McFuzz Ky Brooks
Mayzie La Bird Grace Einsla
Wickersham 1 Olivia Hoffman-Barnett
Wickersham 2 Maeve Carmona
Bird Girl 1 Sylvie Schock
Bird Girl 2 Fiona O'Hagan
Sour Kangaroo Julia Carmona
Young Kangaroo Olivia DiGian-Gottshall
Judge Yertle the Turtle Autumn Ciriello
Vlad Vladikoff Violet Hoffman-Barnett
Elephant Bird Mackenzie Godman
Our Spring Musical Workshop Staff:
Director: Brian Lynch
Assistant Director: Olivia Withers
Music Director: Jenna Citro
Choreographer: Liv Grate
Producer: Janet Hoehl
Performance dates: Friday May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday May 2 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday May 3rd @ 2:00 pm
Seussical Jr is presented by special arrangement with
and all materials are supplied by Music Theatre international www.MTIShows.com.
and all materials are supplied by Music Theatre international www.MTIShows.com.
CHECK OUT OUR PAST PRODUCTIONS AT THE NEST!
BRAVO TO THE CAST OF THE FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS
PLAY ON A FANTASTIC RUN!
THE CAST:
Queen Malvinia………Imogen Foley
Ursula………Hazel Marlatt
Lucretia………. Adeline Barchuk
Pixie ……. Grace Einsla
Dixie………Kylin Brooks
Trixie………. Lexi Holladay
Wolfie………Penelope Welu
Fairy Godmomma………. Zoe Paris
Cinderella………. Zoe Seitz
Charming………. Violet Hoffman-Barnett
Rapunzel ………Bea Volpe
Snow White………Sylvie Schock
Little Red ………Marley Spampanato
Huntsman………. Olivia Hoffman-Barnett
Goldilocks………. Hunter White
Hansel…….…Logan Madara
Gretel………Mackenzie Godman
Jack the Giant Killer ………. Zoey Fisher
Belle.............................Elena Young
Show dates: Friday December 12 @ 7:00 pm
& Saturday December 13th @ 7:00 pm
Location: Firebird Theatre Royersford Studio
452 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468
Our studio is located at Royersford Baptist Church
Fairy Tale Christmas is presented by Special Arrangement with Eldridge Publishing. hiStage.com
PLAY ON A FANTASTIC RUN!
THE CAST:
Queen Malvinia………Imogen Foley
Ursula………Hazel Marlatt
Lucretia………. Adeline Barchuk
Pixie ……. Grace Einsla
Dixie………Kylin Brooks
Trixie………. Lexi Holladay
Wolfie………Penelope Welu
Fairy Godmomma………. Zoe Paris
Cinderella………. Zoe Seitz
Charming………. Violet Hoffman-Barnett
Rapunzel ………Bea Volpe
Snow White………Sylvie Schock
Little Red ………Marley Spampanato
Huntsman………. Olivia Hoffman-Barnett
Goldilocks………. Hunter White
Hansel…….…Logan Madara
Gretel………Mackenzie Godman
Jack the Giant Killer ………. Zoey Fisher
Belle.............................Elena Young
Show dates: Friday December 12 @ 7:00 pm
& Saturday December 13th @ 7:00 pm
Location: Firebird Theatre Royersford Studio
452 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468
Our studio is located at Royersford Baptist Church
Fairy Tale Christmas is presented by Special Arrangement with Eldridge Publishing. hiStage.com
BRAVO to the Cast of Our 2024 Spring Play!
BRAVO TO THE CAST & CREW ON A FANTASTIC RUN!
Joey Curry - ROMEO
Lilith Kerwood-Winslow - JULIET
Natalie Rakoff - NARRATOR 1/LADY MONOTONE
Emma Delong - NARRATOR 2/LADY CAPITULATE
Logan Madara - LORD CAPITULATE
Cass DiStasio - LORD MONOTONE/PROLOGUE/PARIS
Amanda Gellert - MERCUTIO
Imogen Foley - TYBALT
Kylin Brooks - BENVOLIO
Mairin Arulraj - GREGORY/PRINCE/SERVANT
Aria Starr - O'Brien - NURSE/SAMPSON
Alex Upton - MONK LARRY
Janie White - ABRAM
PRODUCTION STAFF:
DIRECTORS: PETER BORETSKII & JACKSON FISHER
PRODUCER: JANET HOEHL
INTERN/CHOREOGRAPHER: LIV GRATE
INTERN/DESIGNER: EVIE SULLIVAN
The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts.com.
BRAVO TO THE CAST & CREW OF OUR
2024 Fall Play:
The Nutcracker
Adapted by June Walker Rogers,
based on the holiday classic ballet.
Location: Royersford Baptist Church
Performances:
Friday December 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm
& Saturday December 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm
THE NUTCRACKER is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performances:
Friday December 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm
& Saturday December 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm
THE NUTCRACKER is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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2024 Winter Play: Charlotte's Web
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White
Location: Royersford Baptist Church
Performances:
Friday March 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm
& Saturday March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm
The Children's Literature Association named Charlotte's Web "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures all of the enchanting characters: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious adventure which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that is sure to be an evening of enchantment for audiences of all ages.
Charlotte's Web is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. dramaticpublishing.com.
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White
Location: Royersford Baptist Church
Performances:
Friday March 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm
& Saturday March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm
The Children's Literature Association named Charlotte's Web "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures all of the enchanting characters: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious adventure which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that is sure to be an evening of enchantment for audiences of all ages.
Charlotte's Web is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. dramaticpublishing.com.
WINTER 2024 STAFF BENEFIT PERFORMANCE:
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)
A Benefit for NEILSTRONG FOUNDATION
Friday Jan 5th & Saturday Jan 6th 2024 at 7:00pm
Royersford Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
452 S Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA
This production was performed by members of our artistic staff. This musical explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang with charm, wit, and heart. This revue of songs and vignettes is based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip.
Proceeds to benefit the NEILSTRONG FOUNDATION
and Firebird scholarships given
in memory of our good friend, Neil Patel.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
A Benefit for NEILSTRONG FOUNDATION
Friday Jan 5th & Saturday Jan 6th 2024 at 7:00pm
Royersford Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
452 S Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA
This production was performed by members of our artistic staff. This musical explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang with charm, wit, and heart. This revue of songs and vignettes is based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip.
Proceeds to benefit the NEILSTRONG FOUNDATION
and Firebird scholarships given
in memory of our good friend, Neil Patel.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
OUR 2023 FALL HOLIDAY PLAY:
ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
SHOW DATES:
Friday December 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday December 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Royersford Baptist Church
Firebird Theatre presents our Fall Holiday play, Alice in Wonderland, from the book "Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, dramatized by Shauna and Vern Adix. Firebird Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland. Performed by our youth cast. From the book "Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Here's a charming, yet faithful adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. Alice meets a hurried White Rabbit, swims in a sea of her tears, confronts a Caterpillar, and questions a grinning Cheshire cat, all in an effort to find out what kind of place she happened in to. But she has to attend a Mad Hatter's tea party, learn to dance from a Mock Turtle, play an unusual game of croquet, and finally challenge the outcome of the Knave's trial before she wakes up and realizes she has dreamed of the world of Wonderland!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
SHOW DATES:
Friday December 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday December 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Royersford Baptist Church
Firebird Theatre presents our Fall Holiday play, Alice in Wonderland, from the book "Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, dramatized by Shauna and Vern Adix. Firebird Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland. Performed by our youth cast. From the book "Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Here's a charming, yet faithful adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. Alice meets a hurried White Rabbit, swims in a sea of her tears, confronts a Caterpillar, and questions a grinning Cheshire cat, all in an effort to find out what kind of place she happened in to. But she has to attend a Mad Hatter's tea party, learn to dance from a Mock Turtle, play an unusual game of croquet, and finally challenge the outcome of the Knave's trial before she wakes up and realizes she has dreamed of the world of Wonderland!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
December 2022
Directed by Caitlyn Colgan
PHOTO CREDIT TO MICHAEL HALL AND STEVE HOEHL
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST & CREW OF PETER PAN & WENDY on a successful run!
PETER PAN & WENDY by Sir James M Barrie, Adapted by Doug Rand.
Show Dates: Friday March 31 @ 7:00 pm and Saturday April 22, 2023
Location: Royersford Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
PETER PAN & WENDY by Sir James M Barrie, Adapted by Doug Rand.
Show Dates: Friday March 31 @ 7:00 pm and Saturday April 22, 2023
Location: Royersford Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Peter Pan & Wendy by JM Barrie, adapted by Doug Rand April 2023. Photo credit to Janet Hoehl
A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol and The Gingerbread Man Play, December 2022:
Performed by our Fall Acting Class Students
Photo credit to Janet Hoehl
Performed by our Fall Acting Class Students
Photo credit to Janet Hoehl
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