Student Theatre Program
At CenterStage, you can participate in musicals and variety shows! Students can choose which shows they would like to participate in, with a new show rehearsing about every seven weeks. With 5 shows a year (4 variety shows and one musical) you can do as many or as few shows as you would like!
Our SpringBoard variety shows are created with a theme, and written around the students who are participating, so every dancer, singer, and actor is showcased and has a chance to shine. All ages, 7 years and up (depending on the show!), are welcome to participate in our SpringBoard program and no previous performing experience is required.
From a training perspective, why SpringBoard? I mean, first, it's fun! However, many professional opportunities to work and perform come through cruise ships or theme parks, and these jobs are usually a variety show or cabaret, not a booked musical. Our SpringBoard shows will give. your student the experience of having to learn and perform multiple numbers of different styles and genres while incorporating things like characterization and costume changes for each show.
Booked musicals require the student to be one character or characters within that story for the entire show.
BOTH are super fun and equally important to our student's training. Most of the time, a student will perform in their school's musical, so we want to make sure to provide the training and experience for the variety shows!
Our SpringBoard variety shows are created with a theme, and written around the students who are participating, so every dancer, singer, and actor is showcased and has a chance to shine. All ages, 7 years and up (depending on the show!), are welcome to participate in our SpringBoard program and no previous performing experience is required.
From a training perspective, why SpringBoard? I mean, first, it's fun! However, many professional opportunities to work and perform come through cruise ships or theme parks, and these jobs are usually a variety show or cabaret, not a booked musical. Our SpringBoard shows will give. your student the experience of having to learn and perform multiple numbers of different styles and genres while incorporating things like characterization and costume changes for each show.
Booked musicals require the student to be one character or characters within that story for the entire show.
BOTH are super fun and equally important to our student's training. Most of the time, a student will perform in their school's musical, so we want to make sure to provide the training and experience for the variety shows!
In Production - Once Upon a SpringBoard!
Summer Musical Theatre Program
Our summer musical is open to students 7 years and up with no formal auditioning required. Students interested in an opportunity for a lead or speaking role must audition. The summer musicals are mounted in two weeks (June 2024) and rehearsed between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Attendance every day is a requirement. Registration opens February 1st, 2024!
More information coming in the New Year!
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
First student: $350
2nd sibling: $300
3rd sibling and on: $250
More information coming in the New Year!
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
First student: $350
2nd sibling: $300
3rd sibling and on: $250
Important Dates:
*Extended Rehearsal June 7th 1:00 – 7:00 PM *mandatory
Second week June 10th - 12th 1:00 – 6:00 PM
*Extended Rehearsal June 13th 1:00 – 7:00 PM *mandatory Final Rehearsal June 14th: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Show dates:June 14th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
June 15th, 2:00 PM (12:30 Call)
June 15th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
June 16th, 2:00 PM (12:30 Call)
June 16th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
Auditions (Optional):
All students who enroll in Aladdin JR will have special chorus roles, and will be featured in ensemble dance and musical roles. Any students interested have the option of auditioning for a speaking part/lead role in the show. Only students who audition will receive a speaking part/lead role. For our students who have worked with us for several years, please do not assume you will be given any sort of a role without auditioning and auditioning to the best of your capabilities. There is a lot of growth that takes place during the year, and everyone interested in a featured role is expected to showcase this growth at auditions.
We understand that students may have high hopes of achieving a specific role in this show. They are not alone, and competition is steep! Unkind social media posts or emails regarding CenterStage’s casting, accusations of favoritism, or slander of another student will call for immediate dismissal from this show without a refund. We will not tolerate this type of behavior.
Audition Info:
When: March 1st and March 2nd, 2024
Where: CenterStage Performing Arts Academy 250 Hancock St. Gallatin, TN 37066
No Show Fine: A $20 fine that is not applied to tuition will be charged to a student who misses their audition slot or doesn’t show up. Creating gaps in audition times negatively affects the timeline in casting and isn’t respectful of the production team’s time.
Dance Auditions March 2nd 9:00am - 10:00am: we will be holding separate dance auditions as part of our featured performer ensemble. Students interested in auditioning must have been enrolled in one of our Level 6 classes or higher this 2023 - 2024 season in order to audition. If you are transferring in from a dance school or have other experience, please plan to audition accordingly to these required skills: double/triple pirouettes, fouette/a la seconde turns, calypso rolls to the floor, and switch leaps.
*Dance audition material will be emailed February 19th.
Aerial Hammock and Long Silks Auditions March 2nd 10:00am - 11:00am: we will be holding separate aerial auditions as part of our featured performer ensemble. Students interested in auditioning must have been enrolled in any of our En Flight Circus Program in the past presently or within the past year or two. Aerialists transferring in from another school are more than welcome to audition as well.
*Aerialists should plan to perform in the entirety of the show - not just the aerial portion. They will be expected to sing and dance as well!
Vocal and cold read auditions will be by appointment on March 1st (beginning at 3:00PM) and March 2nd (beginning at 11:30 AM)
- $75 Non-Refundable Fee automatically processed upon registration. This fee will be counted towards tuition. This fee ensures that all students who enroll are planning on doing the show and not just holding a spot. It is very difficult once the show is cast and costumed (which happens immediately) when students withdraw - please make sure if you have registered you plan to participate!
- Auditions (optional) March 1st and March 2nd *Please read “Audition” for important information regarding details, expectations, and fines
- Rehearsal dates:
*Extended Rehearsal June 7th 1:00 – 7:00 PM *mandatory
Second week June 10th - 12th 1:00 – 6:00 PM
*Extended Rehearsal June 13th 1:00 – 7:00 PM *mandatory Final Rehearsal June 14th: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Show dates:June 14th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
June 15th, 2:00 PM (12:30 Call)
June 15th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
June 16th, 2:00 PM (12:30 Call)
June 16th, 7:00 PM (5:30 Call)
- Students are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances - no exceptions.
- All rehearsals and performances will be located at CenterStage Performing Arts Academy.
- $350.00
- Parents should be prepared to provide dance shoes, attire for under costumes, and stage makeup ($25 - $100)
- Extensions on payment can be made! Payments are due in full by June 3rd.
Auditions (Optional):
All students who enroll in Aladdin JR will have special chorus roles, and will be featured in ensemble dance and musical roles. Any students interested have the option of auditioning for a speaking part/lead role in the show. Only students who audition will receive a speaking part/lead role. For our students who have worked with us for several years, please do not assume you will be given any sort of a role without auditioning and auditioning to the best of your capabilities. There is a lot of growth that takes place during the year, and everyone interested in a featured role is expected to showcase this growth at auditions.
We understand that students may have high hopes of achieving a specific role in this show. They are not alone, and competition is steep! Unkind social media posts or emails regarding CenterStage’s casting, accusations of favoritism, or slander of another student will call for immediate dismissal from this show without a refund. We will not tolerate this type of behavior.
Audition Info:
When: March 1st and March 2nd, 2024
Where: CenterStage Performing Arts Academy 250 Hancock St. Gallatin, TN 37066
No Show Fine: A $20 fine that is not applied to tuition will be charged to a student who misses their audition slot or doesn’t show up. Creating gaps in audition times negatively affects the timeline in casting and isn’t respectful of the production team’s time.
Dance Auditions March 2nd 9:00am - 10:00am: we will be holding separate dance auditions as part of our featured performer ensemble. Students interested in auditioning must have been enrolled in one of our Level 6 classes or higher this 2023 - 2024 season in order to audition. If you are transferring in from a dance school or have other experience, please plan to audition accordingly to these required skills: double/triple pirouettes, fouette/a la seconde turns, calypso rolls to the floor, and switch leaps.
*Dance audition material will be emailed February 19th.
Aerial Hammock and Long Silks Auditions March 2nd 10:00am - 11:00am: we will be holding separate aerial auditions as part of our featured performer ensemble. Students interested in auditioning must have been enrolled in any of our En Flight Circus Program in the past presently or within the past year or two. Aerialists transferring in from another school are more than welcome to audition as well.
*Aerialists should plan to perform in the entirety of the show - not just the aerial portion. They will be expected to sing and dance as well!
Vocal and cold read auditions will be by appointment on March 1st (beginning at 3:00PM) and March 2nd (beginning at 11:30 AM)
- Only one student will be allowed inside the auditioning room at any given time
- Please arrive fifteen minutes early
- Please plan to leave immediately upon finishing the audition
- Song should be a musical selection no longer than 1 minute in length that shows different ranges of your voice and performance abilities (please do not choose a song from Aladdin).
- Song should be provided on an phone, tablet/ipad, or YouTube link - no cds please
- A $20 No Show Fine that is not applied to tuition will be charged to a student who misses their audition slot or doesn’t show up.
- We would love for the Genie to tap dance! If possible, any students interested in auditioning for the Genie should learn the tap audition piece
- We would love Aladdin to have some light aerial experience - if you have never taken a class before, don't let this stop you from auditioning! All students interested in the role of Aladdin should attend our aerial auditions.
