The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton

Stage play by Christopher Sergel, Directed by Felicia Pfluger 

Teens age 12-19 are welcome
No experience necessary

Hinton’s beloved 1967 novel, THE OUTSIDERS, revolutionized teen genres by creating authentic adolescent characters that still profoundly resonate today. Now, LATTE Theater brings this iconic book to stage for you!

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the deep complexity of self-awareness and discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become… in a world not open to accepting them.

The story challenges any pre-conceived ideas they have about what a ‘bad’ person is. The novel uses the Greasers as well as the rival, wealthy ‘Socs’ to challenge stereotypes about class and what it means to be an outlaw… and a hero. 

And we can relate to aspects of the characters from both sides of the class divide, making them… and us… realise that we’re not so different after all.  We see the raw need felt by most adolescents to fit in and be part of a group, and yet also the need to be an individual … and the struggle to figure out who you are within the restrictions set by society, peers, friends, and family. 

Acceptance of a role means you are available all heck week & performance dates and are fully committed to shine with us on stage! The final show is based on cast chemistry and complement to showcase the talent of ensemble. All shows are full-length plays.

Production Information:

Practices are September to November, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 12 -3pm
Mandatory Heck Week: Every day for the week leading up to the Performance Dates

You must be available for every practice during Heck Week and all day on all Show Dates.

Showdates and Times:

  • 7 PM Friday 11/15
  • 2 PM Saturday 11/16
  • 7 PM Saturday 11/16
  • 2 PM Sunday 11/17

How do I audition?

  1. Register for an audition to join the program by filling out this form.
    You’re also welcome to contact Mrs. Pfluger directly to chat beforehand: 708-655-0989.
  2. Mrs. Pfluger will then get in touch and set up a time for an audition.
    • No experience is necessary! Truly!
    • These are low-stress auditions where we learn about you and you can learn about the program.
  3. If accepted, the tuition is $175.
    • LATTE does everything it can to keep tuition as low as possible to make sure cost is not a barrier to participation. LATTE has a scholarship fund to help families in need cover their tuition cost and requests are held in confidence. If cost is prohibiting your student’s participation, please use this form to request a scholarship: Scholarship Request Form.