Elevate/Main Stage Pluse Fall 2026 Production: A Christmas Story the Musical

• Ages 7–Adult (must be under 18 to be part of Elevate at audition)

• All Elevate enrolled students will be cast, Main Stage Plus auditioners must audition to be cast.

• Auditions and callbacks assign roles and teach audition skills

• Elevate = more intensive than Rising Stars, less intensive than Main Stage

• Main Stage Plus = Still educational, but age specific and similar to Community Theater with a bit of an educational element for those who are not quite ready for full on Community or Professional Productions.

Enrollment

• ELEVATE = Must be enrolled and registration fee ($300) paid before auditions

• MAIN STAGE PLUS = Flat Rate Production Fee ($300)

• No refunds once cast list is posted

• Limited spots available

• Link to Enrollment HERE

In-Person Auditions

• Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

• 5:30–9:00 PM

• Shine On Performing Arts Center, 1200 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Video Auditions

• Due by end of day September 27th

• These are not advised as we cannot coach to your full potential, but it doesn’t eliminate you from a leading role.

• Submit via Google Drive public link to Info@shineonperformingarts.org

What to Prepare

• Short song (60 seconds), a verse and chorus of a musical theatre song. No pop, rock, radio songs. Christmas songs are permitted.

• Dance combo - Everyone is asked to do the first 35 seconds of the dance. If you would like to be considered for our Feature Dance Ensemble we ask that you learn the whole dance. Thanks! VIEW VIDEO HERE
  (wear comfortable clothes/dance shoes!)

• See more in the AUDITION DETAILS section

Callbacks

• Thursday, October 1st

• 5:00–9:30 PM

• All students will be called back. Mark on conflict sheet if you have conflicts.

• Not all students called back for all roles

• Video callbacks possible if needed

• Possible Second Callbacks for Sunday, October 4th 2:00pm-6:00pm

Fees

• MAIN STAGE PLUS & ELEVATE = $300 Registration Fee due before auditions

• ELEVATE ONLY = $150 Production Fees due Oct 15th & Nov 15th = $600 total

• Registration fee is waived if students are participating in Act One Academy, Spotlight Academy, or Rising Stars during the same months as this production.

• 10% discount if paid in full upfront or if you have siblings enrolled.

• Payment plans available

Rehearsals

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–9:00 PM

• Occasional Wednesday evenings from 5:30-9:00PM or Sundays from 2:00pm-6:00PM

• Younger students typically released by 8:30 PM

• Extra rehearsals possible in late October and November

• Attendance mandatory except for listed conflicts or illness

• Missing rehearsals can result in removal from scenes or full show

• List all conflicts on audition form

Student/Family Responsibilities

• Sell 15 tickets per cast member

• Secure a monthly donor, ad sponsorship in the program or student shout out with photo. Equivalent of $50 per cast member.

• Minimum of 20 Parent/Volunteer hours per child or 30 hour if more than one child. Buy out option is available. Review Volunteer Incentive Program section for more information. Click HEREto read our FAQ sheet for Parent/Family Responsibilities.

Show Dates

• Wed, December 9th @ 7 PM

• Thurs, December 10th @ 7 PM

• Fri, December 11th @ 7 PM

• Sat, December 12th @ 10AM (possible), 2:30PM & 7:30PM

• Sun, December 13th @ 2:30PM & 7PM

Mandatory Parent/Volunteer Working Meetings

• September 29th | 5:30 PM

• October 20th | 5:30 PM

• November 24th | 5:30 PM

Contact

• Info@shineonperformingarts.org

• (512) 800-1906