ONStage

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 roles with a lot of responsibility or supporting characters. 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, Lauren Wilson Stewart. 

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 14-Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, and the Performances on Friday, Nov 20 & Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 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 16^th 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 receive 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 are expected 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.

*THE FOLLOWING DATES/TIMES ARE MANDATORY– NO CONFLICTS ARE ALLOWED*

Registration
opens – AFTER Auditions & Casting – Tuition is $330 for the semester

**Maybe you have an interest in behind-the-scenes and learning more about the process of putting a show together?  Then you might be interested in… Mentors/Tech Crew for Grades 6-12 – please contact Traysie Amick traysie@scchildrenstheatre.org BEFORE auditions if you are interested in assisting the ONStage class each week through the performances. Mentors come 30 minutes before the actual class time (so 4:30 ish on Wednesdays) to help prepare material for the class starting at 5:00pm.  You will mentor the younger students during the rehearsal process (help with writing down blocking, developing character, rehearsing lines, etc.) and become the full run crew for the tech rehearsals and performances.  There is no cost for this learning experience, but YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COMMIT TO THE WHOLE SEMESTER with minimal expected absences (none allowed during tech/performances). Join the club! Collaborate with kindred spirits to create something inspired.