“The sun is out. The sky is clear. We came back, spring must be here! So let’s begin another year, a year with Frog and Toad!”

A Year with Frog and Toad

A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm. A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

Want to work behind the scenes? Sign up for a spot on our production team: lights, sound, set building, props, costumes and stage management.

Audition information

Friday, March 19
6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, March 20
10:00am-Noon
1:00pm-3:00pm (if needed)

MYT Main Stage
North Shore Presbyterian Church
4048 N Bartlett Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(street parking available)

Actors ages 8-Senior in high school
Male and female

This show rates 3 Yoricks

Tour information

• This production does tour to Milwaukee schools, elder-care facilities and other locations
• The week of January 19, 2027
• If you are interested in bringing a performance to your school or elder care facility please email contact@milwaukeeyouththeatre.org
  

Dates to know

• Production and rehearsals days for all students will be
  • View the entire production calendar with all days and times (Google Sheet)

Before the audition

• Fill out the audition form and register for one audition time.
• Plan on staying the full 2 hours
• Bring a water bottle and snack, there will be a 5 minute break.
• Read through the parent and student expectations before registering to audition.

During the audition

• Auditions are for students only. Parents are invited to stay in the designated waiting area. 
• You will be auditioning in a group and not privately
• You will be auditioning for the Director and other members of the staff
• Dress to move
• Encourage the other performers and give your full attention to the audition process.

After the audition

• If cast, the actor will receive a phone call from the Director by the following Monday. 
• You will receive an email if not cast.

Meet your mentors

Harmonie Baker

Director

Rebecca Mitchell

Director

TBD

Stage Manager

Kari Nabbefeld

Prop Design & Build

Sarah Palecio

Lighting Design

Caitlinn Fanning

Costumer

Danny Vander Zanden

Set Design & Build

Peter Arndt

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