Hello Mathew. Congratulations on the renovations on your theatre— it is nice to know that people are dedicated to theatrical venues within schools. In regards to picking shows, the obvious recommendation is a show with potential for a simple/minimalist set so that most of your stage space can be utilized for acting/staging. I am also assuming that you want a sizable cast and so my suggestions will not include casts under 10 members. One of my favorite “golden age” musicals is Sandy Wilson’s The Boyfriend with a cast of around 20. I did a production at University of Missouri St. Louis with very minimal set (the setting is the French Rivierra) on a stage space smaller than what you have described and it worked wonderfully. Also, shows with a storytelling style may play nicely in your space. Godspell is always a fun, high energy, full of freedom choice. Another wonderful biblical favorite of mine with MANY featured roles is Children of Eden—very little dancing, wonderful Steven Schwartz songs and no extensive set required. Look into Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! and you will definitely get applause from teachers. The show traditionally only has about 10 characters, but this can be spread out to many more. Our production had three different “sub-casts” that performed every 3rd song. Hope those suggestions help. Feel free to contact me or any MTI licensing rep with further questions or advice. -Erik