6TH-8TH GRADE ADVANCED PROGRAM
2026 - 27

Entry into this ACTING and musical performance program is by Audition only.

ACCEPTANCE into previous advanced programs does not guarantee entry into future programs that require auditions. all students must re-audition for each program.

Musical Program Info

Who: dedicated, advanced 6th - 8th grade students by audition only. This Spring 2026 show is for students who have been in at least 2 PDC productions and uphold the PDC pledge throughout rehearsals. This is a leadership program and PDC’s “varsity” team- the ones who have consistently shown in the past they are capable of leading a show. They work hard at home in between rehearsals to enhance their acting skills, they willingly step out of their comfort zones with their peers and take bold risks on stage, they happily support each other, and are capable and willing to elevate our show game.

Students will be given more responsibility in this process- their emails will be part of the email group, they need to respond when information is requested, they need to talk to Caroline if they will miss a rehearsal. If you already know your child will miss more than 2 or 3 rehearsals because of pre-planned trips or other events please do not audition. We expect regular open communication from our students on absences as it affects everyone in the cast. Sometimes we can adjust a rehearsal based on an unforeseen circumstance in a student’s schedule and sometimes we can not. Too many missed rehearsals may result in being removed from the class/show.

What: Scene Study and Musical theater performance
The first 7 weeks will be Scene Study to enhance the experienced student’s acting chops. The show will be chosen after we are assembled as a group and begin scene study.

Where: 17 SE 8th Ave, Imago Theatre

When: September 2026 - March 2027
Scene Study performance: either Tuesday October or OR 20 (TBD - might need to work around 6th gr Outdoor School)
Musical performances March 19 - 21(possibly just March 19 and 20 still TBD) PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE PERFORMANCES ARE THE WEEK BEFORE PPS SPRING BREAK

COST: $925 (includes Fall through March)

REFUNDS: Because this is an audition-based class for experienced, returning students who know what to expect there are no refunds once class has started.