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— Konstantin Stanislavsky

Appleton North Presents Fox Valley Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Appleton North’s 2026 spring production will be the high school edition of the Oliver and Tony Award-winning  play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.  Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the Wizarding World, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potter’s headstrong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all – with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.

Appleton North theatre director Ron Parker stated, “We are thrilled to be the first to bring this magical, record-breaking theatrical experience to the Fox Valley! The play is an imagined sequel to the popular book and film series focusing on the sons of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy as they begin their journey at Hogwarts while also coming to terms with  living in the shadows of their famous and infamous fathers.  Many of the original characters we know and love are present as well as several new ones.  While the play is a spell-binding  adventure story full of delightful magical moments, wonderful costumes, scenery,  state of the art projections  and  thrilling special effects, it also deals with very human subjects and  themes. HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is a story about the barriers we erect between those we care about and ourselves–barriers of resentment, of fear, of misjudgment and mistrust. It’s a story of the struggle to break through those barriers and the discovery of the only magic powerful enough to do so:  love.  The play deals with issues of identity, adolescence, family, friendship, parenting,  memory, prejudice, and grief.     It’s about  something we have all experienced–either as mothers and fathers or sons and daughters: what it feels like, in some way,  to be a cursed child. It’s a story that we hope will work its own true magic on the hearts and minds of our audiences.”

The New York Times called the play, “Pure theatrical magic!”  and  “...a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion.”  Winner of nine Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and six Tony Awards, including Best Play, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD continues to play to sold-out houses on Broadway and the West End,  and has since additionally opened in numerous cities across the globe, including Hamburg, Melbourne, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Toronto and continues to be seen in various cities across North America.

Performance times are:  April 30, May 1st, 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. and May 2nd  and 3rd at 2:00 p.m.   Admission is $10.00. Tickets may be purchased online by going to www.appletonnorththeatre.org .   All seats are reserved.  For ticket information, contact the North Theatre Box Office at 920-852-0405 Ext. 53115 or by e-mail northboxoffice@gmail.com .

Appleton North Presents FROZEN, March 12-22, 2026!

Get ready for a theatrical adventure unlike any seen on the North stage before!

Summer Shakespeare to present &JULIET

Auditions May 9, 2026 4 PM to 7 PM and May 10, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM

When are auditions? Saturday, May 9th, 4 PM – 7 PM and Sunday, May 10th, 1 PM – 4 PM. Anyone interested in participating either as an actor or a technician must attend auditions one of these two days. Callbacks for select characters will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 11th and 12th, 4 PM – 6 PM.

PURCHASE Tickets today for FROZEN and HARRY POTTER

FROZEN tickets can be purchased - HERE

HARRY POTTER tickets can be purchased - HERE

Playbill Advertisement Sales Now Open! Deadline February 20, 2026

Are you considering purchasing a playbill ad to help support ANHS Theatre's productions of FROZEN, March 12 - 22, 2026 and HARRY POTTER and the Cursed Child, April 30 - May 3, 2026? Click HERE to access the online form.

Not interested in placing an ad but still looking to support Appleton North High School Theatre? Please consider becoming an ANHS Theatre Patron and have your name listed in the playbill. Thank you for your support!

NEW THIS YEAR: Performance Sponsorships - $1,000 per show Performance Sponsorships are available for each performance of FROZEN and HARRY POTTER and the Cursed Child. Contact the email address below with which performance you or your business is interested in sponsoring. Performance sponsors will be recognized in two ways: - Verbally at the start of the performance - Visually in the theatre lobby before, during, and after the performance.

For more information on playbill advertisements and donation opportunities to ANHS Theatre please email - anhs.theatre.ads@gmail.com

CAST LIST ANNOUNCED!

Join BOLT in the rewarding work of supporting North Theatre!

 

2025 Drama Banquet

That’s a wrap on an incredible year for Appleton North Theatre!

On Saturday May 17, we gathered to celebrate our amazing students at our annual banquet—a night filled with laughter, memories, heartfelt awards, and unforgettable skits that captured the spirit of this season.

A special congratulations to our seniors—your dedication, creativity, and leadership have left a lasting impact on this program. We can’t wait to see where your talents take you next. You’ll always have a place in our theatre family.

Scholarship and Award Winners for 2025:

David Hartman Memorial Scholarship: Maggie Hendrick

Hannah Twomey Award: Emmy Streu

Roger Danielson Award: Bennett Boggs, Phillip Moran & Rain Branstetter

Claire Williamson Award: Kai Handwerker

Dramatic Arts Award: Fern Frey, Maggie Hendrick & Charlie Hintz

To every cast member, crew member, pit musician, parent volunteer, and supporter: Thank you for making this year one to remember! Your hard work, passion, and love for the arts continue to inspire. Here’s to the magic we made this year—and the stories yet to be told!

 

Contact Information

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