OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 12-18 ONLY
The mission of our Competition Team is to create a positive and healthy competitive atmosphere by giving students opportunities to participate in musical theatre festivals and competitions nationwide. We not only train our students to be the best performers they can be, but also professional work ethic and be healthy competitors. By the end of each season, it is our goal that our competition team understands the idea of an ENSEMBLE and the importance of teamwork in musical theatre and beyond.
For the 2024/25 season, City Springs Theatre Conservatory has been given a special opportunity to pilot a brand new JR. musical for Music Theatre International as part of their MTI Pilot School program. This August, we will perform 9 TO 5 JR.
Following the show in August, the competition team will return in Winter 2024 to rehearse their official 15 minute cut of Disney’s High School Musical One-Act Edition for the Junior Theatre Festival, held in January 2025. Students who want to be part of this program MUST BE AVAILABLE for BOTH the August show and Junior Theater Festival performance, no exceptions.
FULL PRODUCTION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Boot Camp
Monday-Friday | July 15-19, 2024 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Continued Rehearsals
Monday-Wednesday | July 22, 23, 24 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Monday-Wednesday | July 29, 30, 31 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Monday-Wednesday | August 5, 6, 7 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tech Week
Monday, August 12-Thursday, August 15, 2024
(Monday is at CSTC Studios, Tuesday-Thursday at SSPAC Studio Theatre)
Shows
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 7:00pm
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 2:00pm
JTF REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
November Rehearsals
Monday, November 25 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday, November 26 | 10:00am-4:00pm
December Rehearsals
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 12:00pm-6:00pm
January Rehearsals
Friday, January 3, 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, January 4, 2025 | 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 12:00pm-6:00pm
Tech Week
Monday, January 13-Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
JTF Weekend
Friday, January 17-Sunday, January 19, 2025
PRICING
Tuition: $800
Includes Competition Team jacket and t-shirt.
JTF Weekend Breakdown:
Entry Fee: $350 per person (for anybody entering festival, including parents/chaperones)
Hotel Stay: anywhere between $200-$450 depending on your requests and # of people staying
Other fees to consider: food for the weekend ($80-100), hotel parking, souvenirs, etc.
AUDITIONS
Audition Dates:
Monday, April 29, 2024 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Callback Date:
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm
What to Prepare:
Students should prepare a short pop/rock song that compliments the style of both shows, no more than one minute in length. An accompanist will be provided. Students will also learn a short dance combination. Callbacks for specific roles in 9 TO 5 JR will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024.
What to Bring:
-headshot/resume
-jazz shoes, character heels, sneakers
-sheet music for song
ACCOLADES
Over the past 3 years, the Competition Team received awards such as:
2022 Excellence in Music, Junior Theater Festival, Children of Eden JR
2023 Excellence in Ensemble, Junior Theater Festival, Godspell JR
2023 New Works Showcase, Junior Theater Festival, Mean Girls JR premiere
2024 Excellence in Ensemble, Junior Theater Festival, Legally Blonde JR with two special individual awards presented to Kiersten Wallace for the Freddie G Inspiration Award, and Kennedy Johnson for the Outstanding Individual Performance Award.
2024 Senior Ensemble Showcase Award (and 15 other group and individual awards), National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando, FL, Legally Blonde JR