YOUTH ENSEMBLE SERIES

The Youth Ensemble Series proudly produces four youth or teen edition productions each year, catering to students aged 6-18. With casts of up to 30 our lineup includes three shows for ages 6-13 and one production for ages 14-18. Designed to complement our academic classes, these productions offer students the invaluable opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform in a safe and supportive environment.

Every step of the process is enriching, whether it’s a child’s first audition or a returning performer from previous productions. While there is a small production fee for those selected to participate, this fee supports essential elements such as props, sets, costumes, and staffing, ensuring a memorable experience for every participant.

The selected cast rehearses for 30 hours typically 4:30-7:00 Monday Through Friday and 11:00 AM-4:00 PM on weekends. This can shift slightly depending on the age of cast members. The performances are weekends and occasionally Friday Matinees where we perform for local schools.

AUDITION INFO

  • Alice in Wonderland Jr.: (ages 6-13) March 13th at 5:30 PM.

  • Anyone 6-13 years old can audition. You must be 6 by the audition date. All auditioners under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • No. We will only be having one audition for this production. If you cannot attend but wish to participate email education@mediatheatre.org to coordinate a video submission no later than March 13th 2025.

  • Please prepare one of the provided songs.  Click on the links below to access the sheet music.

    Some students will be asked to stay after their initial auditions to read scenes. The Scenes are below so you can familiarize yourselves with them before the audition. Click on the links below to access the material.

  • Please bring a headshot, resume and a water bottle.

  •  There is a $200 production fee should your child be selected for the cast. This fee goes towards ensuring the education department at The Media Theatre can continue to create programming like this. There is no fee to audition.

  • Rehearsals are typically weekdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm, Saturdays 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sundays 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM. April 17th through May 9th. All potential rehearsals can be found below

    Where are rehearsals? All rehearsals take place at The Media Theatre. 104 E State Street Media, PA 19063

    Performances are: Saturday and Sundays at 11:00 AM May 10th - May 25th, Friday May 16th and May 23rd at 10:00 AM. Please note your child will have to miss two half days of school to participate.

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