Tuesday, January 19, 6 pm
Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Please prepare one minute of a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal range. No monologue is necessary.
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Tuesday, November 17, 6pm
Please prepare one minute of a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal range, as well as one minute of a monologue. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for dancing. Instruction for dance combo will be provided.
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- Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 7 at 2:30 PM
- Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 PM
- Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, November 13 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 14 at 2:30 PM
- Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 PM
- Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 21 at 2:30 PM
- Sunday, November 22 at 2:30 PM
Tickets available by Email: AmeliaMusicalPlayhouse.Tickets@gmail.com, Box Office: 904-277-3455, or Online: 904tix
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Sunday, October 4, 4pm
Please prepare a one minute monologue.
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Tuesday, October 6, 4pm and Saturday, October 10, 1:30pm
Please prepare one minute of a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal range and a one minute monologue.
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Monday, December 7, 6pm
Please prepare one minute of a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal range. No monologue is necessary.
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- Friday, October 9 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
Tickets available by Email: AmeliaMusicalPlayhouse.Tickets@gmail.com, Box Office: 904-277-3455, or Online: 904tix
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For the first time ever, AMP is offering season tickets. With three different ticket packages, you can bring a large group to one show, or ensure your seat to every show this season.
How it Works:
- Choose your season ticket package
- Purchase by calling AMP, emailing AMP or visiting 904Tix
- Before each show, call AMP to reserve your seats
Season Ticket Packages:
- 10 Tickets: $225
- 13 Tickets (One per show): $275
- 26 Tickets (Two per show) : $500
Terms & Conditions:
Tickets are non-refundable and must be used between September 2026 – August 2027.
Season tickets do not include revues, acoustic sessions, or senior theatre matinees.
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- Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30 PM
- Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, September 4 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, September 6 at 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 PM
- Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, September 11 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, September 13 at 2:30 PM
Thursday, February 19, 6pm
Directed by Bill Ivins, Once Upon a Mattress is a fun and frolicking retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs—by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
REHEARSALS: Begin March 6
PERFORMANCES: June 4–7 & June 11–14, 2026 (8 performances)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
• Prepare 16–18 bars (about one minute) of a song of your choice
• A piano accompanist will be provided, or you may bring a digital audio track
• Be prepared to dance for the choreographer
• There will be a few roles for teenagers
PRINCIPAL ROLES
• Princess Winnifred the Woebegone (female, alto): Feisty, outspoken princess from the swamp lands
• Lady Larken (female, soprano): Lady-in-Waiting, madly in love with Sir Harry
• Queen Aggravain (female, alto): Loud, talkative, scheming mother of Prince Dauntless
• Prince Dauntless (male, baritone): Nice, not too smart, young prince who desperately wants to marry
• King Sextimus the Silent (male, mute): Kind, expressive, playful, comedic character
• Jester (any gender): Energetic and peppy; the King’s “right-hand” performer
• Sir Harry (male, tenor): The Queen’s Champion-in-Arms—the Lancelot of knights; in love with Lady Larken
• Minstrel (any gender): Narrator of the story; teams up with the Jester to thwart the Queen’s plans
• Wizard (male, baritone): Egotistical former performer who directly serves the Queen
ENSEMBLE
We are also casting a large ensemble. These are character roles, not just chorus parts.
Ladies-in-Waiting: Lady Rowena, Lady Merrill, Lady Lucille, Lady Helena, Lady Sarah
Knights: Sir Luce, Sir Russell, Sir Michael, Sir Humphrey
Also: Kitchen Wench, Emily (chambermaid), Soldiers, Servants, Musicians
For questions or additional details, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are unable to attend auditions on February 19, please contact Bill Ivins at bill@ivinsink.com.
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Wednesday, December 17, 6pm at AMP
Set in the 1590s, Something Rotten! Teen Edition follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they struggle to find success in the shadow of the Renaissance rockstar, William Shakespeare. Filled with humor, heart, and show-stopping musical numbers, this production offers a fun and energetic experience for teen performers.
Who Can Audition:
Teens ages 12-18 interested in acting, singing, and dancing. No prior experience required.
What to Prepare:
- A short song (16-32 bars) from a musical that showcases vocal range and personality.
- Bring sheet music or a backing track (no a cappella auditions).
- Bring a list of scheduling conflicts.
- Be prepared for a short dance combination and cold readings from the script.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will begin in early January and will typically be held on weekday evenings and some weekends.
Performance Dates:
Performances will take place in March 2025 at Amelia Musical Playhouse.
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The sun’ll come out… in August! Annie and her orphans will be serving up a hard knock life in NYC for three unforgettable weekends.
Dates and Times:
- Friday, July 31 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 1 at 2:30 PM
- Sunday, August 2 at 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 7 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, August 9 at 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 15 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, August 16 at 2:30 PM SOLD OUT
“MONTY PYTHON’S EDUKATIONAL SHOW is the only authorized collection of Monty Python sketches and songs available for performance. This brand new show is the genius of Monty Python in a hilarious 80 minute musical revue, written for performance by young actors. Featuring “Cheese Shop,” “Argument Clinic,” “Lumberjack Song,” “Dead Parrot,” “Galaxy Song,” and many more Python gems are included, with a decidedly irreverent ‘edukational’ theme.” – Theatrical Rights Worldwide
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
Once Upon a Mattress at AMP
Love, laughs, and a test of royal proportions—all riding on a single pea.
Amelia Island, FL — Amelia Musical Playhouse presents Once Upon a Mattress, a madcap musical comedy based on The Princess and the Pea. A bold, unconventional princess arrives to win the heart of a prince—if she can survive the outrageous tests of his overbearing mother.
Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, with a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer. The production is directed by Bill Ivins, with Joan Avrett leading the orchestra on piano.
The cast features AMP favorites including Mary Williams as the Queen, Jimmy Kalista as the King, and Sophia Rose Loveday as Princess Winnifred. Also featured are Colleen Perry as the Minstrel, Haley Vonnah as the Jester, Bob O’Hara as the Wizard, with Maggie and Brad Davis as the lovers Lady Larkin and Sir Harry. Introducing Christopher Doody as Prince Dauntless, along with a large supporting ensemble.
Set in a whimsical medieval court, the production features custom costumes by Tammy Lynch and castle-inspired scenery designed by Gregg Dillingham. Stage management is by Beth Perkins and Ismerie Maurer.
Performances run June 4–7 and 11–14, with evening shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
This production is sponsored by Nancy Firth, for theatre lovers Phil and Joanne Nieman.
Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by calling 904-277-3455 or by email at ameliamusicalplayhouse.tickets@gmail.com
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Creators:
- Music: Mary Rodgers
- Lyrics: Marshall Barer
- Book: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer
- Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.”
Grease returns to AMP this spring! Jump in Greased Lightning and return to Rydell High for some fun.
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:30pm
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, April 13, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 19, 2026 at 7:30pm
Something Rotten! Jr. is a hilarious musical comedy set in the Renaissance, where two brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, struggle to write a hit play in the shadow of Shakespeare’s fame. Desperate for success, they consult a soothsayer who predicts that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting simultaneously. This leads them to create the world’s first musical, filled with bold and comedic elements as they navigate their rivalry with Shakespeare and their own ambitions.
Directed by Jill Dillingham.
Thank you to show sponsors The Spice and Tea Exchange & Home Helpers Home Care of Amelia.
Dates and Times:
- Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:30pm
Spend your Valentine’s Day at Amelia Musical Playhouse! The Senior Theatre Project presents an enchanting and joyful doo wop show to lift your spirits and make the day sweet.
For $10 tickets, call 904.277.3455.
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Beat the winter blues with a fun and fabulous musical! Featuring the music of ABBA and the talents of our amazing cast, crew and band, Mamma Mia transports you to a beautiful Greek Island where Sophie is about to be married – but has no father to walk her down the aisle. Her mother Donna gets the surprise of her life when three ex-boyfriends show up to the wedding. Enjoy this exuberant show January 29 – February 15 at AMP!
Many thanks to our sponsors: Karen Newman and a gracious anonymous donor.
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:30pm
AMP’s annual holiday show is sponsored by our friends at Paisley Grace Makery!
Dates and Times:
- December 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
- December 6, 2025 at 7:30pm
- December 7, 2025 at 2:30pm
- December 12, 2025 at 7:30pm
- December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm
- December 14, 2025 at 2:30pm
CREW –
Director – Jimmy Galaviz
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Comments closedThe Wizard of Oz is back at AMP – this time with a fabulous adult, teen and munchkin cast! Come enjoy the powerful music, magic and message of L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic.
Thank you to our season sponsors The Spice and Tea Exchange and Home Helpers Home Care of Amelia!
Tickets: Email AmeliaMusicalPlayhouse.Tickets@gmail.com or visit 904Tix.com.
Dates and Times:
- Friday, November 14, 2025 -7:30pm
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 2:30pm
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 2:30pm
- Friday, November 21, 2025 – 7:30pm
- Saturday, November 22, 2025 – 7:30pm
- Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 2:30pm
Coming to AMP October 24-26, Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys tells the story of two vaudeville actors (Willie and Al) who reunite to perform their old comedy show. Inspired by real vaudeville duos, this show mixes laughs and heartfelt moments into a powerful 2-act play.
Dates:
- Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30pm
- Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30pm
- Sunday, October 26, 2:30pm
Cast:
- Frank O’Donnell – Willie Clark
- Ted Haller – Al Lewis
- Thomas Johnston – Ben Silverman
- Carolyn Haller – Home Nurse
- Kaylee Croft – Sketch Nurse
- Arthur Herman – TV Studio Patient
- Thomas Steele – Eddie (TV Production Assistant)
Crew:
- Director & Graphic Artist – Bill Ivins
- Assistant Director – Diana Herman
‘You’ve Got Hate Mail’ is a lovely, caustic romp into love & hate borne of hate & love & marriage & status & culture…and ….and….explored over email exchanges between 5 friends, lovers & frenemies. It’s rude, funny & crude- no kids or swear-trigger folks may apply. But, it’s just right for maybe… you & you or you.
One performance only: October 15, 2025 at 2:30pm.
Rated R. Tickets $10.
Cast:
- Susan Weiner, as Stephanie ~ the cuckquean, a female cuckholded spouse-had to look that one up– that makes it out of a dismal marriage ~
- Jeffrey Goldberg, as Richard ~ the jerk. ’nuff said.
- Rae Carlton Colley, as Wanda, Richard’s wanton sexetary. ’nuff said there, too.
- Ransom Griffin, Richard’s obtuse-but-well-meaning bf. and
- Martha McDowell, as Steph’s frankly-extremely-obnoxious bf.
Creatives:
- Written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore
Dates:
- October 10, 2025, 7:30pm
- October 11, 2025, 7:30pm
- October 17, 2025, 7:30pm
- October 18, 2025, 7:30pm
Cast:
- Usherettes: Amber Kramer, Jessica Wright, Dani Gamble, Laura Beth Hume
- Narrator: David Wyttenbach
- Brad: Sam Cobean
- Janet: Amelia Underwood
- Riff Raff: Thomas Steele
- Magenta: Kaylee Croft
- Columbia: Samantha Griffith
- Frank ‘n’ Furter: Zack Edenfield
- Rocky: John Pfluger
- Eddie: Joey Johnson
- Dr Scott: Jeff Goldberg
- Phantoms: Isabella Ricciardi, Adriana Rodriguez, Vicki Wyttenbach, Ty Reuter, Amber Kramer, Jessica Wright, Dani Gamble, Laura Beth Hume
Crew:
Director – Jill Dillingham
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