The mission of the Pre-Pro Company is to provide students with rigorous, weekly training to prepare them for a career in the arts and beyond. Students will be led by highly qualified and top industry professionals, with extensive years of teaching and performing. We invite dedicated students to join us as we focus on a well-rounded training program for students in musical theatre. At the end of the year, there is a final performance opportunity showcasing the growth of the students over the course of the year.
This is an audition-based, year-round program taking place September-May of the school year. If accepted, students will be placed in training classes based on talent level, experience, age, maturity, and professionalism.
Space is limited. All students must audition. No spots are guaranteed.
SCHEDULE
If accepted, each student will be placed in a Company/Studio Class and a Jazz/Ballet Dance Class. Levels are as follows:
Company/Studio Class
Junior Levels I and II
Senior Levels I, II, III
Dance Classes
Junior I or II Ballet/Jazz
Senior I, II, III Ballet/Jazz
As part of our weekly class program this year, we will offer tap on Wednesday evenings. If accepted, students will be given a tap level, and are invited to attend tap at no extra cost. This will be an elective class, but strongly recommended.
Tap Classes on Wednesdays
6:00pm-7:00pm LEVEL I
7:00PM-8:00PM LEVEL II
8:00PM-9:00PM LEVEL III
Private lessons are not part of the Pre-Professional company, but it is STRONGLY recommended that students are consistently taking voice lessons while they are training in Pre-Pro.
TUITION
Tuition is paid on the first of every month September through May.
Junior Level: $250/month
Senior Level: $375/month
AUDITION INFORMATION
2025/2026 Pre-Pro Audition Dates
High School Students (rising 9th-12th Grade)
Monday May 5, 2025 | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday May 6, 2025 | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Monday May 12, 2025 | 5:00pm-9:00pm – FULL
Middle School Students (rising 6th-8th Grade)
Saturday May 17, 2025 | 9am-1pm
Students must prepare:
Vocal Audition
- Two (2) contrasting songs of 32 bars from any musical. ONE SONG MUST BE A PRE-1965 GOLDEN AGE SONG AND IF YOU HAVE AUDITIONED FOR US IN THE PAST, PLEASE SELECT A NEW SONG. This song MUST show long phrasing and opportunities to use the head or falsetto voice. Both songs must be contrasting and tell a story.
- Students must have sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No a capella.
Acting Audition
- Please show us your acting skillset through your songs, utilizing story telling and not just a musical performance. Whoever your character may be when you sing, please connect with them and captivate your audience.
- Students may be asked to do a cold read in the room.
Dance Audition
- All students are required to participate in the dance audition. Students will be led through a short ballet combination, jazz combination, and short tap exercise.
- Please have ballet shoes, jazz shoes, and character heels if you have them. Tap shoes are not required for the audition. If you are accepted into Pre-Pro, they must be purchased if participating in the elective Tap class on Wednesdays.
We encourage students of ALL levels of dance to audition!
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Education Jenna Gamerl at jenna@cityspringstheatre.com or 404-477-4365, x104.
The popular Pre-Professional Company for Middle and High School Students returns to City Springs Theatre Conservatory! Starting this Fall, Pre-Pro Company will provide students with rigorous, weekly training to prepare them for a career in the arts and beyond. Students will be led by highly qualified and top industry professionals, with extensive years of teaching and performing. We invite dedicated students to join us as we focus on a well-rounded training program for students in musical theatre. Each semester will culminate with a performance opportunity. This is an audition-based year-round program taking place September-May of the 2021-22 school year. Students will be placed in a company level based on experience and age. Space is limited. Specific program details below.
REQUIREMENTS
- Students will be required to take 3+ hours of dance class per week. Classes will include ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance.
- Students will be required to take 3+ hours of training courses with each Company’s Director and/or guest instructors. These courses may include voice, acting, MT scene study, MT history, finding your character, audition prep, college audition prep, conditioning, and rehearsals for their end of semester performance.
- Students will be required to participate in a select number of master classes throughout the school year. Master Classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm. Dates of those master classes will be provided before the school year begins.
- Students are required to audition for acceptance into the company. Pre-Pro Company Directors will evaluate each student based on their current level and potential in voice, dance, and acting. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of the CST Conservatory Pre-Pro Company faculty and staff.
- Students are required to work privately with a voice lesson teacher in addition to their company training. Private lessons do not need to be held at CST Conservatory Studios, but are a pivotal part of the training.
AUDITION DETAILS
Dates: Students will select a 3-hour time slot in the audition form.
- Friday July 16, 2021
- Saturday July 24, 2021
- Sunday July 25, 2021
Requirements:
- 2 contrasting songs of 32 bars in length. One song MUST be pre-1965. Sheet music must be provided.
- 1 Minute monologue from any musical, play, TV show, etc.
- Please bring jazz shoes, tap shoes, and heels if you have them
- Please wear ALL black for the dance call. You may wear whatever you want for the singer/monologue call.
- Please bring your music book with multiple song options in case the Directors ask for you to sing something else.
COMPANY DETAILS
Fall Semester: September – December 2021
Spring Semester: January-May 2022
- Sundays
- Monday Evenings (Jr. Company only)
- Full company calendar will be provided after placement into the company.
Absences
- Students are allowed 2 excused absences per semester.
- Parents must provide a phone call or email within 24 hours prior to the missed class. More than 2 absences may impact final performance opportunities.
Grades
- Middle and High
Tuition
- $1,200 per semester for Companys I & II, $600 per semester for Junior Company
- Semesterly payments can be made in full up front or through a payment plan
- Scholarships ARE available. Click HERE for details.
- A $50 non-refundable registration fee will be due at registration.
SCHEDULE
Middle School
- 6 Hours per week
- Mondays: 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Sundays: 12:00pm-3:00pm
High School
- 6 Hours per week
- Sundays: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Per our COVID guidelines, registration will be limited for the Spring Semester. Face masks, temperature checks, and social distancing will be required, along with following ALL safety guidelines required by health officials and the CDC.
FACULTY
Kristine Reese – Company Director
Billy Tighe – Company Director
Regine Metayer – Ballet Mistress
Maya Bowles – Jazz Instructor