Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa
Where books come to life — and young actors discover their voice.
By day, A Likely Story is a quiet used bookstore.
But when the lights go out, something magical happens — the stories awaken.
This spring, our young performers will step into that enchantment as they bring The Enchanted Bookshop to life — a heartwarming comedy where beloved characters like Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer join forces to save their bookstore home.
It’s a play about courage, friendship, and the timeless magic of imagination — and your child is invited to be part of it.
What to Expect
Over twelve weeks, students will learn the art of stage performance while gaining skills that extend far beyond the theatre.
Under the direction of Alexandra Rovirosa, young actors will explore voice, movement, and character through hands-on rehearsal and guided play. Along the way, they’ll grow in:
Confidence — finding their voice and presence on stage
Teamwork — learning to listen, support, and collaborate
Creativity — using imagination to bring stories to life
Discipline — practicing commitment and follow-through
The semester culminates in a fully staged performance on April 24, 2026, where students share their growth, joy, and artistry with family and friends.
Program Details
Classes Begin: January 7, 2026
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM (once a week)
Location: The CO-OP at Shoal Creek
(6816 N. Church Rd., Pleasant Valley, MO)
Performance: March 27, 2026
Ages: 7–12 (accepting six year olds if they are turning seven before the end of production, and accepting 13 year olds if they are turning 13 during the class/production)
*If you have teens who are interested in learning the ropes backstage, we have our Teen Apprenticeship Program that they can be involved with, and they’ll get to work with our amazing Head Teen Interns! More information here.
Tuition: $200 (or 3 monthly payments upon request, please email contact@aplaceforusproductions.com for more information)
*Tuition includes twelve weeks of professional training, a script for your child to keep, and their costume(s), as well as two free tickets for the show. Additional tickets will be $12 at the door the day of performance.
All enrolled students will have a speaking part in the show! There are parts for everyone, ranging from 104 lines for our most ambitious students, to characters with six or seven lines for our newbies! Our first rehearsal will consist of auditions, where students will be able to learn the process of reading from a script (or what we call a cold read) in front of a director, and get to work on group reads with other students.
Students also have the opportunity to share their favorite monologue with the director and class (not required, but we highly encourage the kids to find a monologue they really love, whether that’s a speech from their favorite book, movie, or play - we like to find some really awesome ones here!). The kids will have an opportunity to fill out a form sharing a little bit about themselves and the roles they are (or aren’t!) interested in, to help us gauge their experience and comfort level (although we can’t promise that everyone will get the role they want!) The cast list will be emailed by the next day.
There will be a form when you enroll that asks about conflicts during the rehearsal process. Please note that we have a strict policy requiring students to be at the final dress rehearsal class and performance, except for cases of emergency. We understand that issues come up that can’t be avoided in life, but we ask that you thoroughly list all conflicts with the class schedule in your initial form, and that to the best of your ability, no other conflicts come up during the duration of classes.
Cast of Characters
MARGIE (bookshop owner; scatterbrained, eternally hopeful)
BOMBALURINA (Margie’s cat; likes to steal things)
MOM (bored bookshop customer)
TIMMY (kid; hates books)
ROBIN HOOD (vain Medieval English outlaw)
TOM SAWYER (mischievous Missouri schoolboy)
SHERLOCK HOLMES (brainy English detective)
TOTO (Dorothy’s dog; not as brave as he thinks he is)
DOROTHY (Kansas farm girl; fearless, clever)
HEIDI (Swiss mountain girl, melodramatic)
POLLYANNA (New England schoolgirl, annoyingly optimistic)
BOOK FAIRY (brings the book characters to life; overbearing)
LADY IN RED (mysterious bookshop customer)
FAGIN (English pickpocket; sneaky)
LONG JOHN SILVER (English pirate; treacherous)
OFFICER KETCHUM (confused police officer)
FINGERS (jewel smuggler; dumb)
EDDIE another jewel smuggler; bossy and dumb)
DOCTOR DOLITTLE (English veterinarian; talks to animals)
QUEEN OF HEARTS (ruler of Wonderland; hothead)
FRANKENSTEIN (monster; grunts a lot)
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST Dorothy’s nemesis; smart aleck)
HOPALONG CASSIDY (noble cowboy)
A Place For Your Child to Grow
At A Place For Us Productions, we believe theatre is more than performance — it’s a place to grow, belong, and discover your craft. Every child deserves to feel the magic of the stage and the pride of hard-earned applause.
Join the Cast
There’s a place for your child in this story.
Step into the adventure, build confidence, make friends, and bring a bookstore to life this spring.