The Springfield Little Theatre youth performance troupe program seeks, nurtures, and develops focused young performers. Auditions are held annually and each troupe group remains together for the entirety of the season/academic year. Membership offers students a stimulating, fast-paced rehearsal environment; a sense of belonging; an investment in community; discounted class sessions at SLT; performance opportunities; and enthusiastic guidance from a caring and creative staff.

All troupers learn the values of accountability, discipline, teamwork, kindness, hard work, and play, attributes that will serve them in any of their future endeavors, and are instilled with a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts.

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Elementary School Auditions

Middle School Auditions

High School Auditions

 

ELEMENTARY TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition for our Elementary Musical Theatre Troupes as well as our Elementary Acting Troupe!

AUDITION DATES

• 2nd & 3rd Grade | Wednesday, August 18, at 4:00 PM
• 4th & 5th Grade | Thursday, August 19, at 4:00 PM

ABOUT THE AUDITION

• Auditioning troupers should prepare a 32 Measure (~1 minute) vocal selection for their audition
• Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination
• Students do not need to audition for Elementary Acting Troupe, they only need to indicate interest on their audition forms

ELEMENTARY TROUPE CAMPS 

• Elementary Acting Troupe: August 30-September 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM
• Troupers in Training: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-5:30 PM
• Elementary Troupe Camps: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-6:00 PM

ELEMENTARY MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS

• Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
• Elementary Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 PM beginning September 8, 2021
• Troupers In Training rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
• Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
• Troupers In Training Annual Tuition–$400
• Elementary Troupes Annual Tuition–$450
• (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)

ELEMENTARY ACTING TROUPE COMMITMENTS

• Elementary Acting Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-4:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
• Elementary Acting Troupe Annual Tuition–$150 (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)
• Must also be a member of Young Artists or Landers Kids, and fulfill the commitments outlined above

TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

• Monday, August 9th-Thursday, August 12th
• 4:00-6:00 PM
• $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

MIDDLE SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 6-8 are encouraged to audition for our Musical Theatre Troupes (Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players) as well as our Acting Troupe (Middle School Thespians).

AUDITION DATES

Please choose one of the following dates to audition:

• Monday, August 16, at 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 17, at 4:00 PM

ABOUT THE AUDITION

For musical theatre troupes:

• Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections preferred.
• Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
• Provide a 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.

For Middle School Thespians

• Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
• Provide a 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL TROUPE CAMPS

Middle School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

• Musical Theatre Troupes: August 23-26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM
• Middle School Thespians: August 30-September 2, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS

• Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
• Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players Rehearsal every Thursday from 5:00-6:30 beginning September 2, 2021
• Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
• Annual Tuition–$600
• Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments

MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPIANS COMMITMENTS

• Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
• Middle School Thespians rehearsal every Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 pm beginning September 7, 2021
• Annual Tuition–$600
• Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments

TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

• Monday, August 2nd-Thursday, August 5th
• 4:00-6:00 PM
• $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 9-12 are encouraged to audition for Y.E.S. Troupe (Musical Theatre) and Teen Players (Acting/Improv)!

AUDITION DATES

Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITIONS

• Freshman Auditions: Monday, July 26 at 4:30 PM
• Sophomore Auditions: Tuesday, July 27at 4:30 PM
• Junior Auditions: Wednesday, July 28 at 4:30 PM
• Senior Auditions: Thursday, July 29 at 4:30 PM

TEEN PLAYERS AUDITIONS

• Monday, August 2 at 4:30 PM

ABOUT THE AUDITION

For Y.E.S. Troupe:

• Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections preferred.
• Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
• Provide 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Y.E.S. Troupe and Teen Players, you need only submit one essay.

For Teen Players:

• Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
• Provide 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Y.E.S. Troupe and Teen Players, you need only submit one essay.

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE CAMPS

High School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

Y.E.S. Troupe Camp:

• August 2-5 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Teen Players Camp:

• August 9-13 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (held at the Landers Theatre).

Y.E.S. TROUPE COMMITMENTS

• Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Youthfest Talent Showcase, Artsfest, End-Of-The Year Show, and Community Events
• Y.E.S. Troupe Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM beginning August 10, 2021
• Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
• Annual Tuition–$600
• Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments

TEEN PLAYERS COMMITMENTS

• Monthly Performances, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Teen Player Final Showcase, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
• Teen Player Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm beginning August 19, 2021
• Annual Tuition–$600
• Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments

Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITION WORKSHOP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

• Monday, July 19, 202
• 4:30-6:30 PM
• $25

>>> Y.E.S. Troupe Audition Workshop Registration <<<

QUESTIONS?

Contact the SLT Education Department at (417) 413-2287 or [email protected]