SOPA’S WINTER 2026
MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION

DETAILS ABOUT SOPA AUSTIN’S WINTER 2026
MAIN STAGE PLUS PRODUCTION OF A WRINKLE IN TIME

Students that are interested in taking part in our WINTER 2026 MAIN STAGE PLUS Production of A WRINKLE IN TIME must be enrolled in at LEAST (3 months of Academy Classes or pay the OPT-OUT FEE) during the Winter 2026 Session. Months would include December, January, February, March and April.

• NO refunds will be given once cast list has been posted for any reason.

• This is an AUDITION ENTRY production. It is possible that not all who audition will be cast. We ask that auditioners have some theater experience before auditioning for Main Stage. Main Stage Plus productions are very intensive (pre-professional) and will push all all to shine their brightest.

• We will give priority casting to those enrolled in our educational Academies. Please read more here:
  ACT TWO ACADEMY - Ages 16+
  SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY - High School
  ACT ONE ACADEMY - Ages 8-15

• AUDITIONS for our Winter 2025 productions will take place Tuesday, January 20th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS AUSTIN STUDIO - 1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Video submissions are due by end of day on Monday, January 19th, 2025. Email via public viewing google drive link to Info@shineonperformingarts.org.

• CALLBACKS are Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30pm to 9:30pm and Thursday, January 22nd from 5:30pm to 9:30pm if needed. It is highly advantageous to be available for in person callbacks.

• The Artistic Team will determine who they would like to call back based on auditions.

• We may double cast some roles.

• A WRINKLE IN TIME is a Main Stage Plus production for ages 8 and UP! There are many roles for adults in this production. Main Stage Plus productions are part of our educational program, therefore, you must be enrolled in at least 3 months of classed or pay the opt out fee of ($400) in order to audition during the Winter 2026 session. You must also pay the mandatory production fee if cast.

• Students cast in TA WRINKLE IN TIME will pay a mandatory $250.00 Production Fee or give an equal monetary donation no later than February 15th, 2026.

• REHEARSALS will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-9:30pm and some Sundays from 2:00pm-6:00pm. ALL students are called to mandatory rehearsals listed under rehearsals below.

• Rehearsals near the beginning of the session are done by scene and may not require all students. We will work around conflicts when we are able. 

• Sunday afternoon rehearsals may be called for specific students, mostly students with conflicts, or leads, as needed, students will be notified if extra rehearsals are required. Rehearsals would be on Sunday afternoon/evenings.

• Cast will receive a detailed rehearsal calendar shortly after casting. Please list all possible conflicts in audition form.

• Students must attend all called rehearsals unless sick, or they have a listed conflict. Not attending rehearsals that you do not have a listed conflict for could result in dismissal from scenes or the show.

• Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to sell 15 tickets for the show they are cast in

• Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to find at least one Character Sponsor or sell one ad.

• THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE:
  Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:00pm
  Thursday, April 16th @ 7:00pm
  Friday, April 17th @ 7:00pm
  Saturday, April 18th @ 1:00pm
  Saturday, April 18th @ 7:00pm
  Sunday, April 19th@ 3:00pm

• MANDATORY VOLUNTEER MEETINGS:
  January 29th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
  February 10th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
  March 10th - 6:00pm-7:30pm