Forum – Student Information

NEW! Scheduled Virtual Stream

New this year, MLC Forum is offering scheduled streaming of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” direct to your home! This Thanksgiving, we invite you to start a new holiday tradition. Get cozy with family and friends and enjoy this timeless classic. Scheduled virtual streaming is presented through Cur8.com, made possible by a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Click HERE to order streaming tickets online.

Scheduled Steaming Dates: November 21st-23rd and Thanksgiving Weekend!

• Friday, November 21, 7pm (CST)
• Saturday, November 22, 7pm (CST)
• Sunday, November 23, 7pm (CST)
• Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 7pm (CST)
• Friday, November 28, 7pm (CST)
• Saturday, November 29, 7pm (CST)
• Sunday, November 30, 7 pm (CST)

What is the show about?

Grow alongside Louis May Alcott’s little pilgrims as they wrestle with their inner vanities and seek contentment and joy in a simple life well-lived. The March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—are poor in material comforts but rich in imagination, home life, and spiritual depth. In her book, Little Women, Alcott invites us into their warm, nostalgic home where we battle imaginary villains with Jo, witness the foibles of Meg’s early married life, struggle with Amy as she learns to care more for virtue than vanity, and share in Beth’s tears as she embraces her unique story. Little Women: The Broadway Musical captures the charm of this tender family, focusing on the story of Jo. As the oldest, she is the captain of this merry band of childhood adventurers, but as her sisters and friends grow and change around her, she clings tightly to her childhood dreams. Will she discover her true path? Experience the warmth and joy of this beloved story, complete with tender moments, dramatic swordplay, and captivating music that will transport you and encourage you in your own pilgrimage home.

When is the show?

December 6, 7:30 PM; December 7, 2:00 PM

What is the show about?

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mayhem, mistletoe, and sketch comedy! This year’s one-acts take you on a whirlwind adventure through the unexpected and absurd realms of speed dating and holiday pandemonium, featuring outrageous characters in hilariously unpredictable situations. Ever wonder how awkward speed dating can get? In Speed Dating and Light Sabers, Kamron Klitgaard cranks up the absurdity, introducing a cast of off-the-wall characters that will leave you in stitches. And it doesn’t stop there! Dive into the festive chaos with Don Zolidis’ TenWays to Survive the Holidays, an entertaining romp through navigating the frenzy of the holiday season. From embarrassing family photo shoots to the madness of holiday travel, Zolidis satirizes the relatable–and often ridiculous–pitfalls we encounter. This comical night of sketch comedy promises to deliver a good time and endless laughs!

When is the show?

February 27-28, 7:30 PM; March 1, 2:00 PM

What is the show about?

Welcome aboard the majestic Orient Express. This historic luxury train of continental Europe serves as the thrilling backdrop for Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery novel. “It is not a mere train that will carry you tonight, it is a legend.” It is the winter of 1934, and a fierce storm halts the Orient Express dead in its tracks. When the passengers discover a guest murdered on board, it falls to the brilliant Hercule Poirot to solve the case before time runs out. This new adaptation by Ken Ludwig, one of the world’s premier playwrights, remains true to Christie’s beloved novel while staging a transporting tale featuring memorable characters, thrilling pacing, and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Join us as we bring to life “the most highly produced comedy mystery in the world.” Your seat awaits!

Student Staff Positions NOW OPEN for Second Semester:

Student Staff Production positions are currently available for Forum’s second second semester shows (Murder on the Orient AND The BFG). Please see below to learn more!

Staff positions in Forum offer MLC students supported experiential learning in the creative arts where they can take initiative and develop themselves as a leader and Christian artist while being mentored by Forum’s faculty advisor and supported by our student Forum board. 

Directors will move through the entire step-by-step process of creating a vision, leading and coordinating teams, running rehearsals, putting together a show, and building a Christ-focused team environment. Producers will focus on creative and exciting ways to build MLC and community engagement (think design, photography, videography, and more!). 

The application deadline is 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 30th. Interviews with Mrs. Thompson and Forum Board will be 4 pm and after on Thursday, December 4. Click below to learn more about general directing and producing positions and APPLY today! 

If you want to learn more, please chat with a Forum board member or Mrs. Thompson. We’d love to hear from you! You can read copies of all scripts in the library (just ask the front desk)!

• DIRECTOR: Leads the show, runs rehearsals, creates the artistic vision, coordinates and communicates with the production crews.

• PRODUCER: Promotes the show to our school, community, and MLC fans!

When is the show?

School Performances are on April 30 and May 1, at 9 am, 11 am, and 1 pm. Community performances will be on May 2 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

What is the show about?

It’s Sophie’s special day, but the birthday entertainer is sick, and Sophie and her friends must make their own fun. Thus begins David Wood’s—the UK’s National Children’s Dramatist—adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Dahl is considered one of the most colorful and playful of children’s writers. His beloved story of Sophie and her unlikely friend has enthralled and entertained children for over forty years with its lighthearted humor, whimsical fantasy, and bone-chilling comedy.

On a mysterious night, Sophie is unexpectedly whisked away from her cozy bed by a towering giant. Her fears quickly disappear as she befriends this kind colossus who eats snozzcumbers and speaks in squiff-squiddles. Unfortunately, lurking in Giant Country are other, far more terrifying giants with a taste for human beans! It’s up to Sophie and her newfound friend, the BFG, to devise a daring plan to outsmart these dangerous beasts before it’s too late. David Wood’s masterful adaptation celebrates the beauty of imaginative play while encouraging children to bravely face their fears—even bone-crunching giants—with the aid of unexpected friends. We hope you come and join us for a glumptiously glummy good time!

Student Staff Positions NOW OPEN for Second Semester:

Student Staff Production positions are currently available for Forum’s second second semester shows (Murder on the Orient AND The BFG). Please see below to learn more!

Staff positions in Forum offer MLC students supported experiential learning in the creative arts where they can take initiative and develop themselves as a leader and Christian artist while being mentored by Forum’s faculty advisor and supported by our student Forum board. 

Directors will move through the entire step-by-step process of creating a vision, leading and coordinating teams, running rehearsals, putting together a show, and building a Christ-focused team environment. Producers will focus on creative and exciting ways to build MLC and community engagement (think design, photography, videography, and more!). Our school performance coordinator will apply their educational classes by developing educational and crafting materials, designing and coordinating our immersive theatrical hallway for 5,000 children, and supporting MLC staff in school coordination. 

The application deadline is 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 30th. Interviews with Mrs. Thompson and Forum Board will be 4 pm and after on Thursday, December 4. Click below to learn more about general directing and producing positions and APPLY today! 

If you want to learn more, please chat with a Forum board member or Mrs. Thompson. We’d love to hear from you! You can read copies of all scripts in the library (just ask the front desk)!

• DIRECTOR: Leads the show, runs rehearsals, creates the artistic vision, coordinates and communicates with the production crews.

• PRODUCER: Promotes the show to our school, community, and MLC fans!

• SCHOOL PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR: Communicates with school groups via email and organizes seating charts and transportation details.