Pied Piper Theatre (PPT) is ARTfactory’s youth theatre company for students aged 8-18. PPT offers students the opportunity to receive hands-on training in all aspects of theatre. Each season PPT produces three full-length productions and four intensives, as well as our audition-based program, Pied Piper Theatre Conservatory.
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Our Program
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Pied Piper Theatre Productions
Our three annual full-length productions are cast by audition and are being performed at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas in 2026. Auditions are held approximately three months prior to the performance date. For audition information, please click HERE.
Get ready for a rockin’ good time with Grease the Musical! Step back into the 1950s at Rydell High, where friendships, first loves, and high school dreams come to life through catchy songs and energetic dance numbers. Join Danny, Sandy, and the gang for a feel-good story filled with humor, heart, and timeless hits like “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want.” Fun for all ages, Grease is the perfect celebration of youth, music, and the joy of being yourself!
Discover the heartwarming tale of Oliver! — the beloved musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic story. Follow young orphan Oliver Twist on his journey from a grim London workhouse to the bustling streets filled with colorful characters, unforgettable songs, and timeless lessons about hope and belonging. With favorites like “Consider Yourself” and “Where Is Love?”, Oliver! is a captivating adventure for audiences of all ages!
It’s big hair and even bigger dreams in Hairspray the Musical! Set in 1960s Baltimore, this high-energy show follows Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teen with a passion for dance, as she fights for love, equality, and a spot on The Corny Collins Show. Bursting with catchy tunes, dazzling dances, and plenty of heart, Hairspray is a joyful celebration of acceptance and the power of being yourself!
Pied Piper Theatre Intensives
Students are accepted into our Intensives program through registration, not auditions. For more information on our intensives program, see below.
Gripping on Greatness: An Odyssey is an original, devised production that brings the wonders and trials of Greek mythology to life through the imaginations of its young performers. Filled with creativity, humor, and heart, this collaborative adventure invites audiences to experience timeless myths reimagined through the voices of a new generation of storytellers.
Journey to the African savanna with Disney The Lion King JR! This inspiring musical brings the beloved story of Simba, Nala, and the Circle of Life to the stage with unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes, and powerful lessons about courage and friendship. Perfect for audiences of all ages, The Lion King JR is a heartwarming celebration of love, family, and finding your place in the world.
Get ready to laugh out loud with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical! Based on the best-selling book series, this hilarious and heartfelt show follows middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates friendship, family, and the awkward ups and downs of growing up. Packed with catchy songs, relatable moments, and plenty of laughs, it’s a fun-filled adventure for the whole family!
Stay tuned for our Holiday Intensive announcement coming soon!
Intensives Program
Pied Piper Theatre Intensives are a training program for young actors ages 8-18.
The PPT Intensive Program offers a comprehensive study of theatre which features in-depth exploration into acting, voice, and movement. Led by industry experts, sessions run in the fall, winter and summer, with tuition options available. Each intensive session ends with a full-length production. Auditions are not required for acceptance into the Intensives Program.
2025 Intensives include: 5000 Steps, Legally Blonde, High School Musical, Jr., and The Land of Forgotten Toys.
Pied Piper Theatre Conservatory
PPT Conservatory productions offer a unique opportunity for youth ages 8-18 to work with experienced professionals in a rigorous environment.
Students must possess strong acting skills, be committed to a serious and intense rehearsal process, and have the ability to work well in a collaborative ensemble. Acceptance into the Conservatory is by audition only. There is no participation fee for PPT Conservatory.
This year’s production, In The Burning Darkness by Antonio Buero-Vallejo is a powerful and moving drama set in a school for the blind, where optimism and despair collide. When a new student challenges the others to confront the painful realities they’ve tried to ignore, tensions rise, revealing deep questions about truth, perception, and the human spirit. A poignant exploration of hope and disillusionment, this play shines a light on what it truly means to see.
Directed by Vincent Worthington.
Auditions will be held on 16th & 17th at 7PM at the ARTfactory. Please prepare a one minute monologue.
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