6TH-8TH GRADE PROGRAM
FALL 2025
Entry into this program is by Audition only.
ACCEPTANCE into the fall program does not guarantee entry into future programs that require auditions. all students must re-audition for each musical program.
Musical Program Info
Who: dedicated, advanced 6th - 8th grade students by audition only. This 2025-26 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 a student misses more than 2 rehearsals without prior arrangement they may be removed from the production.
What: Musical theater performance
The show will be chosen after the students are chosen.
Where: 2800 SE Harrison St; Saint David of Wales Parish Hall
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 4:30 - 6:30pm; September 2 - November 8 (must be available both days each week!)
NEW CLASS Advanced Scene Study
Who/What: Experienced current PDC 5th - 7th graders may apply here (link coming soon, applications due August 10). Space is very limited - please understand not everyone who applies will be chosen. Because students will work intensely with a partner, on time attendance and regular, willing communication with Caroline and their scene partner is very important.
Current advanced students in 6th and 7th grade do not need to apply for this class and may register now- you received a link via email from Caroline.
Where: St David of Wales, 2800 SE Harrison St
When: Wednesdays; 4:30 - 6pm; September 10 - November 19
This class culminates in a Scene Night performance November 19 at 7pm. Students must participate in Scene Night to participate in this class.
How much: $275
ABOUT: Scene Study digs deeper. The purpose of this class is for the serious young actor to concentrate on acting: listening, reacting, trust, relationships and feelings. Any student applying for this class must be highly motivated and very interested in becoming a better actor through technical group, partner and solo acting exercises, journal writing and homework, and working closely with a scene partner.
*All students will play young people, but these scenes may have heavy topics such as death, divorce, bullying, identity, domestic/substance abuse, or relationships/crushes. Some of our past scenes: Antigone, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Bridge to Terabithia, The Diary of Anne Frank, Sense and Sensibility, Romeo and Juliet, The Glass Menagerie, She Kills Monsters, Our Town, Peter and the Starcatcher
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).