6TH-8TH GRADE ADVANCED PROGRAM
Spring 2026

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

ACCEPTANCE into the Spring program 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 6 weeks will be Scene Study to enhance the experienced student’s acting chops. The show will be chosen after we begin scene study in January.

Where: 2800 SE Harrison St; Saint David of Wales Parish Hall

When: Tuesdays and two mandatory Saturday (some small group Fridays TBD): January 6 - May 2
4:30 - 6:30pm
Scene Night: Saturday, February 7
Musical shows: May 1 and 2

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. We may refund at a prorated rate if we decide that it is not a right fit and excuse the student from class/production (this means the student has not lived up to our pledge and work ethic in advanced drama).