Put on a show with the Schauer School of the Arts! Experienced instructors and staff will take students through the process of putting on a musical which culminates in Schooltime Matinee and public Family Series performances. These performances are complete with costumes, scenery, playbooks, lights, and sound. Cast and crew opportunities are available for ages 7-18. Tuition fees apply.
Waiver Form is required in order to audition. Forms are available on our website, at the Schauer Arts Center Box Office, and on the day of auditions.
Schauer Rising Stars Presents:
The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever
Ages 7–18
New this year! Join us for a mini version of our Rising Star Production.
Skyler is about to turn 12, and she’s planned the biggest celebration of the year. But in the middle of the party, something mysterious happens - all the adults suddenly vanish! Trapped in the backyard, the kids realize they must create a brand-new society. However, when they elect Skyler’s older brother, Charlie, as their ruler, things really begin to spin out of control. Eventually the kids learn a big lesson in responsibility, while Skyler and Charlie develop a greater respect for one another.
Performances
FREE Friends and Family Performance | Saturday, May 31 at 2:00 pm
Location: Schauer Arts Center | Ruth A. Knoll Theater
Audition Dates
Monday, March 31
Ages 7-11 | 4:45-6:45 pm
Ages 12-18 | 4:00-4:30 pm, 7:15-8:15 pm
Tuesday, April 1
Ages 7-11 | 4:00-5:15 pm
Ages 12-18 | 5:30-6:45 pm
Audition is required for participation. There is no fee to audition. Pre-registration is required for the audition. Students will be contacted after pre-registering to sign-up for a specific day and 30-minute audition slot during the above dates and times. If your student is unable to attend the scheduled time slots listed above, please contact the Education Director at classes@schauercenter.org for other options. The Cast & Crew list will be posted by Wednesday, April 2 at 5:00pm. Auditionees must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances to audition.
*AUDITION REGISTRATION DUE Saturday, March 29 AT 5:00 PM FOR MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION AND SPECIFIC AUDITON TIME SLOT SIGN-UP*
Cast & Crew Audition Ages 7–11
Cast & Crew Audition Ages 12–18
Rehearsal Information
The Cast, Crew & Parent meeting will be Thursday, April 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm, where cast/crew will receive detailed schedule information followed by the first rehearsal for all cast from 5:30-6:30 pm. Specific rehearsal schedules, including which ensembles or roles will be called for rehearsals, will be shared bi-weekly. Rehearsals will run Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6:30 pm and most Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Evening rehearsal times will be extended in the month of May.
Tech Crew
Students interested in being a tech crew member and assisting with “behind the scenes” production work should register for the audition and indicate interest in tech crew. The audition will be an opportunity for potential crew members to meet the director and assist with the audition process by checking students in, running audio for the audition process, etc. Crew member positions are available for students 9 years or older. Crew members are not required to attend rehearsals in April. Crew members can plan to attend rehearsals beginning in May.
Instructor: Therese Burazin
Cast & Crew Member Tuition
Cast Member (Grades 2–5) Tuition: $175 | Due April 14
Cast Member (Grades 6–12) Tuition: $225 | Due April 14
Crew Member Tuition: $50 | Due April 14
Cast and crew tuition is due April 14, 2025. Cast and Crew members will not be named in the program until tuition is paid.
Tuition includes cast/crew t-shirt.
