Young Festival Stage is proud to present our 2025 musical: Androcles and the Lion. This timeless tale of courage, kindness, and unlikely friendship has leapt from the page to the stage in a joyful musical full of heart, humor, and song.

This summer, we’re bringing this classic to life at Baylor University's Mabee Theatre—a perfect adventure for the young and the young at heart. Androcles and the Lion runs July 3-14, 2025. 

Sensory Friendly performance on July 12 at 2pm. 

This Sensory Friendly Performance includes: 

• House lights dimmed but not completely off, allowing audience members to see their surroundings at all times. 
• Reduced sound levels. 
• A “Quiet Room” is available for children/patrons who need a break. 
• Tablets and smartphones will be permitted to help non-verbal audience members communicate. 
• A parent “tip sheet,” a social story, and a synopsis for our sensory-friendly performance so that patrons, children, and caregivers can have as much information as possible in advance of attending the show.

ASL-interpreted performance on July 14 at 6:30pm.

Tickets available for purchase through the Baylor Theatre Box Office!
 

To purchase online visit the Baylor Theatre Box Office Website https://baylortheatre.evenue.net/

To purchase over the phone, call (254) 710-1865.

Interested in a Group Sale? Call us at (254) 710-1865.

Michael Sullivan is the founder of YFS and the writer/creator of Leonardo and the Flying Machine. The first show of our company, it came to life over the course of 14 years of development including three onstage iterations. Michael is an associate professor in the department of Theatre Arts at Baylor University. He previously served on the faculty of the University of North Texas Theatre and Dance Department and the University of Oklahoma School of Drama.

Professor Sullivan is an active professional set designer, and has worked extensively with a variety of production companies, including Shakespeare Dallas, the WaterTower Theatre, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Stage West, Circle Theatre, The Huntington Theatre, The Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Pollard Theatre.

In Academia he has designed for the University of North Texas Opera and the University of Oklahoma School of Dance, School of Drama and School of Musical Theatre. Most recently he has designed for Shakespeare Dallas: The Merry Wives of Windsor, the world premiere of Quixote, and The Tempest, and Hamlet last January. He was the last Assistant to William Eckart, fabled Broadway designer on several productions including the world premiere of Three Coins in the Fountain at the Muny in Saint Louis.

Dr. Jason MacGregor, a distinguished scholar with a proven track record of academic excellence and extensive international experience, leverages his expertise to make significant contributions across diverse endeavors.

Dr. MacGregor holds a Bachelor of Commerce (1999) from the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor and a Ph.D. (2007) from the University of Florida. Dr. MacGregor joined Baylor University's esteemed accounting faculty as an Assistant Professor. His dedication to both teaching and research resulted in his promotion to Associate Professor (2014) and his appointment as the Roderick Holmes Chair of Accountancy (2015). 

Dr. MacGregor's research focuses on critical areas such as audit economics, auditor judgment, and financial reporting quality. His work is published in top-tier journals like Auditing: A Journal of Theory and Practice has garnered significant acclaim within the academic community. 

Dr. MacGregor's passion extends beyond academia. He actively collaborates with non-profit organizations across a diverse range of countries, from Uganda to Greece. His unwavering commitment to global development is focused on promoting ethical decision-making and tackling the complex challenge of global poverty. Through his work, Dr. MacGregor champions ethical practices that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable global landscape.

Dr. MacGregor's commitment to making a positive impact extends to his local community. He serves in advisory roles with prestigious organizations like the Waco Chamber of Commerce and the Cooper Foundation, lending his expertise and guidance to support local initiatives and economic development. 

In 2023, Dr. MacGregor joined the Young Festival Stage leadership team. He hopes to see YFS engage all corners of the Waco community and better understand how the arts can promote community development.