6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre SOT

6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre

Join our 6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre class and experience a weekly fusion of Music, Dance, and Acting! Our year-long program provides continuous growth through three core components: skill-building, professional preparation, and hands-on rehearsal experience. The full year culminates in an exciting spring production, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent in a live performance.

Pricing

Pay-in-Full Discount

Receive a discounted rate when you pay for the full year at the time of registration
- $750 (3rd-12th Grade)
Available only during initial registration before Sep 1, 2025

Pay-As-You-Go Option

Prefer to spread out payments? Pay in three installments at the standard tuition rate
- $850 Total (3rd-12th Grade)
  - $300 due at registration (Part 1: Foundations of Theatre)
  - $200 due by January 1, 2026 (Part 2: Audition & Rehearsal Readiness)
  - $350 due by January 29, 2026 (Part 3: Spring Production)

Part 1: Core Musical Theatre Training

Part 1 Schedule

Students attend class one day a week.
Offered Tuesdays or Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
10 Classes (Choose Tuesday or Thursday)
- Tuesdays: September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11
- Thursdays: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13

What to Expect

This foundational session is designed to strengthen each student’s abilities in acting, singing, and dancing. Through structured exercises and scene work, students will build performance technique, develop emotional connection to character, and grow in ensemble collaboration. They will learn to perform scenes and musical numbers with clarity and confidence, explore choreography that integrates storytelling and character development, practice two-part harmony and solo vocal performance, and deepen their understanding of stage presence and ensemble awareness.

Part 2: Audition and Rehearsal Readiness
A Continuation of Part 1

Pick Your Production

At the start of Part 2, families will choose between Newsies Jr. and Annie Jr. for their student’s production path. This selection determines their cast, weekly rehearsal schedule, and final performance.

Part 2 Schedule

Beginning in January, students attend class twice a week
Students will attend both Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22; 6:30pm-8:30pm

What to Expect

Based on the show or rehearsal schedule your family selects, students will continue developing their skills while preparing for auditions and rehearsals. This phase focuses on building confidence, understanding casting expectations, and setting students up for success in the rehearsal room and on stage

Auditions, Callbacks & Mandatory Parent Meeting:

Auditions: Thursday, January 22 (during class)
Callbacks: Monday, January 26
Mandatory Parent Meeting: TBA
- At least one adult must attend with the student no exceptions!

Part 3: Rehearsal and Full Production
A Culmination of Parts 1 and 2

Part 3 Schedule

Students attend rehearsal three times per week, with new rehearsal times.
- Students may not be called to every rehearsal. Casting will be based in part on availability and rehearsal commitment.

What to Expect

Students cast in a production will rehearse intensively in preparation for a fully staged performance featuring professional costumes, sets, lighting, and direction. Rehearsals build on all skills developed in earlier sessions and emphasize commitment, teamwork, and polished performance. Students will memorize lines and practice blocking, rehearse choreography with vocals and staging, strengthen ensemble connections and character work, and perform in front of a live audience with confidence.

Casting Note

Students cast in Annie Jr. will be placed into either Cast A or Cast B by the production team at Matthews Playhouse. Both casts rehearse on the same days but at different times, and all performances occur on the same weekend. While we take student availability into consideration, final cast placement is at the discretion of the directing team. Newsies Jr. will only have one cast.

Annie Jr. Cast A

Cast A Rehearsals:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00–3:00 p.m..
Students may not be called to every rehearsal. Casting will be based in part on availability and rehearsal commitment.

Cast A Performances:

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Annie Jr. Cast B

Cast B Rehearsals:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:15–9:00 p.m.
Sundays, 3:00–5:00 p.m
Students may not be called to every rehearsal. Casting will be based in part on availability and rehearsal commitment.

Cast B Performances:

Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m.

Newsies Jr.

Newsies Jr. Rehearsals:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m
Students may not be called to every rehearsal. Casting will be based in part on availability and rehearsal commitment.

Performances: