At SDS we believe there is a role for everyone in musical theater! In every musical your child participates in, they will not only grow their technical and performance skills, but will also develop other life skills such as teamwork, public speaking, time management, listening, respectfulness, creativity & confidence!

Recommended Age: Grades K-2

Max Class Size: 20

Rehearsal & Performance Location

Stage Door Studio

1100 N Alma School Rd. (Ray Rd/Alma School Rd)

Attendance

Since we meet only once a week, students are expected to attend all rehearsals to ensure enough time to learn their roles.

Homework

Students will have some homework for the show, including memorizing lines and songs and dances. Work with your child to create a schedule so they have time to finish both their school homework and their musical homework.

NEW! All students will have access to a "Teachable" online course for their class! This is where you will find all class information including rehearsal schedule, choreography videos, music, costume information, homework and more!

Classroom Etiquette

The rehearsal room and theater are safe spaces where young people can take positive risks and be themselves without the fear of being laughed at or alienated. This principle is essential to artistic growth and exploration. Participants are expected to respect these ideas and are encouraged to remember it themselves when trying new things.

What to bring to class

Water bottle
Script
Wear comfortable clothes/closed toed shoes

Class Schedule & Tuition

Rehearsals are only once a week. There are never any added rehearsals or extended times. You can expect us to start and end ON TIME.

Classes begin week of January 9

Performances week of May 15

No rehearsal over Spring Break (March 13-24)

$98/month, January-May commitment

10% sibling discount, automatically applied at checkout!

Tuition includes:

In-person instruction
Teachable online class access
Show t-shirt

Additional Costs:

Performance tickets ($12 ea)
Child’s costume (varies)

Cancellation Policy:

Our productions fill up fast. Out of respect to our staff and students, no refunds or credits will be given if you are unable to participate.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Please select the class that works best with your families schedule below.

why musical theater?

Students will achieve a professional and personal understanding of the arts through rehearsals, and performances. There are a number of great benefits to being in a musical, including:

Active Participation in the Arts

Participating in the arts provides young people with a chance to explore their creativity and imagination in a structured and safe environment. Musical theatre is specifically remarkable because it is the only art form that combines all areas of the fine arts: acting, singing, dancing, music, and visual arts.

Improving Literacy Skills

From reading scripts to memorizing lines to learning to tell a story, young people continually improve their literacy skills while rehearsing and performing in a musical.

Becoming a Confident Public Speaker

It takes a lot of guts to stand up and sing or dance in front of your family, peers, and what may seem like the entire community. Experience with public speaking at a young age gives students confidence that will be important to them for the rest of their lives!

Creating as a team!

Theater is a great way for your child to meet friends with similar interests! Putting on a musical is a group effort, and every member of the team must work together to make it happen. Throughout the rehearsal process, the students will learn to solve challenges as they arise. Students will learn to trust and depend on themselves and their castmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hello@stagedoorstudioaz.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

It's our first time! What do we need to prepare for the first class?

If your child is interested in a role with acting lines or solo singing we recommend looking at the casting materials in the SHOW GUIDE before the first rehearsal.

If your child is new to theater and just looking for the experience of being apart of the group and having ensemble parts we will teach them everything they need to know in class!

How does casting work?

At Stage Door Studio, ALL students registered are cast in a role! Cast size is limited based on rehearsal space, number of teachers and musical requirements. Casting is done during the first few rehearsals. So, how does casting work?

1. We review all the roles and what parts have sing, act, etc. LEADS are given to the LEADERS of the group. If you want to have a large role onstage, you need to show that you are responsible, respectful and a great role model to the cast off stage too.

2. Students are taught a few songs from the musical so we can get an idea of what vocal role may be appropriate for them. Some characters sing higher notes (soprano), some sing lower (alto). It is difficult to expand a students comfortable range in an 8 to 16-week timespan, so we want to make sure they are cast in a role that will fit their vocal range. We sing as a full group, then students who are interested in solo singing roles perform the song as a solo in front of the class.

3. We talk about the “demand” of the role. Some kids want the challenge of learning many lines and singing solos, others prefer to be featured in a few areas. Our goal is to showcase the students strengths and give them as much “stage time” as possible!

4. We ask the students for their TOP 5 preferred roles. Many times, students are OPEN to any role.

5. We explore the script and characters further through acting out the parts. Scenes are given in small groups to practice for 10-15 minutes then are performed in front of the class. Students are encouraged to be creative with their characters and staging!

Costumes?

Costumes are provided by the parents. Why?

1. There are multiple different casts, resulting in 100s of students participating.

2. You know what size clothing your child is, and what they are comfortable wearing. Plus, you can practice costume changes at home!

Some costumes that need to be exactly the same will be provided by SDS. Costumes can be made, purchased, or rented in any budget.

In the Teachable online class, you will find pictures and descriptions of what your child will need for a costume. This information is a suggestion of what they should resemble. It is not required to look EXACTLY like the picture. Well known characters should replicate the well known costume.

Students will need their costumes by DRESS REHEARSAL, which is the week before the performance. If you have your childs costume early, they are more than welcome to wear it to rehearsal and practice whenever they’d like!

How do I access the Teachable online classroom?

Everyone registered for this class will be added to Teachable on Monday, January 2nd. You will receive an email from us asking you to confirm your email address, then you will be prompted to create an account on Teachable.com

Where are the performances?

At our studio, the same place your child rehearses!

See the Teachable online course for a full performance schedule and the date tickets go on sale!

● Doors open 15 minutes before show time.

● Snacks (chips, popcorn, water, candy, etc.) will be available for $1.

Do parents need to purchase tickets?

Yes. There are no complimentary tickets, all parents and families are asked to purchase tickets to the performance. ($12 ea.). Young children who are sitting on your lap (not using their own seat) do not need to purchase a ticket.

Tickets will be available on our website www.stagedoorstudioaz.com/ticktes

Tickets sell out fast, please reserve your seats in advance. Tickets are assigned seating.

TICKET REFUND POLICY

If you happen to purchase an extra ticket or a member of your party is unable to attend, please send Tiffany an email at hello@stagedoorstudioaz.com so a refund can be processed and the ticket will be available for another family.