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ONStage

Embark on the journey to create a show!

ONStage offers young actors the opportunity to experience a more professional rehearsal and production process. Designed in two formats for different age groups, ONStage offers advanced students the opportunity to build and perform a fully produced play with an ensemble.

The younger age group performs multiple times and learns about the tech process. The older age group learns about devising new plays with an ensemble and performs their original work once.

For those interested in behind-the-scenes work, older students can also apply for Mentorship roles to support younger ONStage performers and participate as tech crew.

2nd-6th Grade

Wednesdays 4:45-6:30 PM | Aug 20-Nov 22 | Traysie Amick, Hailie Gold & Dru Reel | $280

For anyone who is not a veteran parent of ONStage, please watch this Informational Video online BEFORE signing up to audition to determine if this class is the right fit for your child and to understand the commitment expectations and goals of the class. It also reviews what students can expect in the audition, as well as what tech week entails and performance expectations.

Please ignore the reference to “3rd Stage” – the former name for this class – the rest of the information still applies.

MANDATORY Audition Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, from 5-6:30pm.
Sign up to audition

You must sign up to receive an audition spot.

For “Your Name,” please enter your actor’s name and information. Later in the form, you will enter the parent/guardian’s name and information.

Ready to be “up there,” too? Earn that applause by finding the fun in fundamentals!  Here’s an opportunity for experienced young actors to understand the effort involved in “being up there.” 

Stories are adapted for a fully produced weekend run open to the public. The age range allows students to take on character roles or join the ensemble. Students start the rehearsal process already cast in their roles, developing characters, and making acting choices guided by director, Traysie Amick, assistant director, Hailie Gold, and acting coach, Dru Reel. 

Additionally, they will observe experienced young artists (Mentors/Tech Crew) handling backstage and production tasks, who model rehearsal behavior. Students will learn useful techniques during “down-time” at rehearsal from these dedicated teens and together they will form a close-knit group with one goal: to tell a great story! 

Before the audition, it is imperative to check with the leaders of other extracurricular activities and in-school groups to ensure that they can discuss possible conflicts with you.  Please be sure they are aware of the dates and times of this commitment. (Most importantly, Tech Week Saturday, Nov. 15-Thursday, 20, 2025, and the Performances on Friday, Nov. 21 & Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, as attendance is always mandatory for cast members on these dates.)

For the audition, students will be guided through acting exercises that will include following directions, understanding stage areas, demonstrating vocal projection, and showing physical choices for characterization. No reading is involved in this audition. This less stressful way of auditioning gives the director a better understanding of how actors work together and take direction.  Actors who demonstrate an appropriate skill level will then be invited to take the class as pre-cast participants. 

All auditionees receive a written assessment, which can be used to focus efforts at improvement through other classes or during the rehearsal process. (For reference, this is not typically provided at most auditions.) The cast list will be announced by Sun, August 17th via email, and students who are NOT cast will still be able to enroll in another Process class with a $25 discount. (Code will be sent with the assessment) or Production class (as available). Production classes do not have a discount.

We ask that students have completed at least three semesters of theatre instruction. At least one of these needs to be Exploration or Process Acting from SCCT. Please understand that PRODUCTION-level classes are NOT appropriate for everyone—they require…

  •        CONSISTENT class attendance  tardiness/absenteeism will not be tolerated except in the event of contagious sickness or another specific emergency, and you must contact the teacher ASAP
  •        Outside of class memorization and homework assignments
  •        Focus, concentration in class, and appropriate class behavior
  •        Teamwork, collaboration, and support of other students
  •        Commitment to planned performances
  •        Students areexpected to bring a notebook and pencil to every class

Students who are cast will need to attend class consistently—absences and tardies are strongly discouraged as it impacts the whole class! It is imperative to check with leaders of other extra-curricular activities and in-school groups to make sure that they can share possible conflicts with you before the audition and are also aware of the dates and times of this commitment.

Registration
opens – AFTER Auditions & Casting – Tuition is $280 for the semester

6th-12th Grade

Sign up to audition- 6th-12th
MANDATORY Audition Monday, August 11th, 2025, from 5-6:30pm.

Mondays 4:30-6:30 | Aug 18-Nov 22 (SKIP Sept 1) |Jesse Siak | $245

Join the club! Collaborate with kindred spirits to create something inspired.

This class was created to hopefully combine students from our former Studio A Ensemble, former or current Mentors from the Wednesday younger ONStage class, and older area students who want a chance to perform with older peers. Taught by Jesse Siak, SCCT Education Programs Manager, Professional Actor, and Bell Stage Director. He will create a semester focused on honing performance skills and devising presentation material. Material is designed to evolve with the ensemble as students master specific facets of theatre training over the course of the semester.

Audition Required! – Mon, Aug 11 from 5:00-6:30pm

You must click the link above to sign up online to receive an audition slot.

For the audition, students will be required to present a 30-60 second monologue, demonstrating vocal projection and vocal/physical choices for characterization. We may do some reading of lines during this audition, but students will not be judged on how well they can read, but how well they can make big, bold character choices. Students will also be guided through various acting/ensemble building exercises. Actors who demonstrate an appropriate skill level will then be invited to join ONStage 6th-12th.  

Follow this link to see some sample monologues. 

You can choose to do a monologue from our selection, or you can do something different. The most important thing is to do a monologue you connect with and enjoy on some level. If you have any questions about monologue selection, please email jesse@scchildrenstheatre.org.

All auditionees receive a written assessment which can be used to focus efforts at improvement through other classes or during the rehearsal process. (For reference, this is not typically provided at most auditions.)

The cast list will be announced by Thursday, August 14th via email, and students who are NOT cast will still be able to enroll in another Process class with a $25 discount. (Code will be sent with the assessment) or Production class (as available). Production classes do not have a discount.

Tech will likely be handled during regular Monday class time, but please try to keep Nov 18, 19 & 20 available from 7-8:30 for possible rehearsal needs. Just let your teacher know about conflicts for those dates.

Family and friends are invited to live performances on Fri, Nov 21 and Sat, Nov 22 at 7:30pm.  Please note these dates on your calendar now!

Registration opens – AFTER Auditions & Casting – Tuition is $245 for the semester

Teacher recommendation required!