Next week 35 young people will take to the stage at the West Gippsland Arts Centre to perform Aladdin Jr.
Warragul Youth Theatre is bringing the classic Disney tale to life, complete with impressive costumed and an interactive set.
Assistant director Kaley Ward said Aladdin is shaping up to be an impressive feat for WYT.
A whopping 60 children audition for roles in the show, and just 35 were cast ranging from 8 years old to 17.
"A lot of the older cast are great mentors," Kaley said on the cast dynamic.
But she added, "there are some very talented 10-year-olds."
Rehearsals started in November and halted for a few weeks over Christmas and the New Year, however, the cast members are ready to present a great show.
Kaley said there has been some fantastic voice work happening, and even some interesting acrobatics.
"It feels like a whole new calibre of shows."
The opportunity to learn has not just been extended to cast members, but to those behind the scenes as well. Flynn Francis, a youth theatre alumni have been working hard on a terrific set under the guidance of local talent Amy Robson.
Kaley said the set is very interactive and there are more set pieces than usual.
"We do have a moving carpet."
Another exciting element of the production is that it will be performed on stage one at the West Gippsland Arts Centre instead of the usual smaller stage.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for youth and children under two enter for free.
The show dates are Tuesday, April 18 at 11am and 2pm, Wednesday, April 19 at 2pm and 7pm, Thursday, April 20 at 2pm and 7pm, and Friday, April 21 at 11am and 2pm.
Tickets can be purchased at wgac.com.au or by calling 5624 2456.