SOPA’S FALL 2024 STUDENT PRODUCTION

ABOUT BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
THE MUSICAL

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.

Show Dates


Thursday, December 5th @ 7pm
Friday, December 6th @ 7pm
Saturday, December 7th @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 8th @ 3pm
Thursday, December 12th @ 7pm
Friday, December 13th @ 7pm
Saturday, December 14th @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 15th @ 3pm



Production Held at:
Shine On Performing Arts Studio
1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

*Dates and Times are subject to change until tickets go on sale beginning of November.

ARTISTIC TEAM:

DIRECTOR: Angelica Lawson
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Bryce Louviere
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Audra Cooksey, Emma Snider & Violet Bolton
STAGE MANAGER: Emily Feldman

DETAILS ABOUT THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (THE MUSICAL)

Students that are interested in taking part in our FALL 2024 Student Production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER must be enrolled in the STUDENT PRODUCTION prior to Sept 23rd, 2024.

  • NO refunds will be given once cast list has been posted for any reason.

  • THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - ALL STUDENTS who enroll in the STUDENT PRODUCTION will be cast in a named role. Auditions are used as a training tool and to help the Artistic Team assign roles. Student Productions are much less intensive than our MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS and an excellent way to grow your skills and learn to be a strong lead and even stronger ensemble! Also a great way to try out new types of lead roles with lines and solos without the pressure of the Main Stage. Student Productions are very high quality and will push you to be your best self. You will be challenged to grow in all ways, on and off the stage. Our Rising Stars Program is the best place for beginner students or ones that do not have the time to dedicate to a fully produced, full length production.

  • AUDITIONS for our FALL 2024 Student Production will take place Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. Video submissions are due by end of day on 9/21. Email via public viewing google drive link to Info@shineonperformingarts.org.

  • CALLBACKS are September 26th, 2024 5:00pm-9:00pm. Students who are not able to attend in person callbacks may be asked to submit video callbacks.

  • The Artistic Team will call back ALL students so they may better understand how the callback process goes. Not all students will be called back for all roles. The Artistic Team will determine who they would like to call back for which role based on auditions.

  • ALL students that audition for BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER will be automatically cast. We have a limited number of spots for this production. There are roles for males and females ranging in age from 7 thru 17. No one over the age of 17 will be permitted to audition for this student production. In order to secure your spot in this production, please enroll HERE.

  • If you are planning to audition for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, but would like to be in BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER if not cast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, please enroll for BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT as your selected class. If you are cast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, you will be moved to your second pick class.

  • We may double, triple or even quadruple cast some roles. This will give more students the opportunity to be a lead.

  • This production has lead and ensemble roles for all ages (7-17 years).

  • Students cast in our Student Production will pay a mandatory $200.00 Registration Fee and then pay $100 monthly on October 1st, November 1st and December 1st.

  • REHEARSALS will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm-8:00pm. There may be some extra rehearsals called in late November/early December if needed.

  • Classes/Rehearsals will be @ SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO - 1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613

  •  Please list all possible conflicts in audition form.

  • Students must attend all classes/rehearsals unless sick, or they have a listed conflict. Not attending could result in dismissal from scenes or the show.

  • Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to sell 15 tickets for the show they are cast in.

  • Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to find at least one Character Sponsor or sell one ad.

  • BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER The Musical
    Show Dates:
    December 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15

  • MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS:
    October 1st - 6:00pm-7:30pm
    October 24th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
    November 19th - 6:00pm-7:30pm

AUDITION DETAILS

  1. We are a training program first and foremost. Because of this, we require our students to audition similar to our Main Stage Productions.

  2. Please fill out the STUDENT PRODUCTION AUDITION FORM no later than 9/22/2024 in order to ensure your audition information is entered correctly.

  3. Prepare a verse and chorus or one (1) minute from a musical theater production of your choice NOTE: Please do not sing a song from the show for auditions. No pop/rock. No A Cappella or tracks with words. Please choose an instrumental track from youtube or send an mp3 link via the audition form.

  4. Submit a headshot - This can be a nice cell phone photo of you. Please have good lighting and a solid background.

  5. Submit a resume - If you have a resume, we ask that you submit it on the audition form.

  6. Be familiar with the show - (SHOW LINK COMING SOON!)
    We spend a short time teaching songs at callbacks. We will have sheet music and cold reads at auditions, but we ask that you come prepared with knowledge of the show and roles you are auditioning for.

  7. Attend the audition masterclass! See the classes tab for more info.

  8. FOR AUDITIONS: Please wear an outfit that shows you are taking this audition seriously. No pajamas, oversized clothing, hoodies, torn jeans, etc. The Artistic Team does notice.

  9. FOR CALLBACKS: Please wear dance clothing (leotards, leggings, sweats, close fitting shirts, etc), dance shoes - bring jazz shoes at the least. If you have tap shoes, bring those as well. Have your hair pulled back out of your face (Male and Female). This is not a dance heavy show.

PARENT COMMITMENT


Parents, Grandparents, Siblings of students cast in our staged productions are encouraged to serve on a volunteer production team. You may choose your top 3 committees to serve on or more!

Reach 20 hours of service to appear on our Reel of Recognition! Reach 25+ hours of service and receive a Service Pass to see your student in the show for FREE!! Stay tuned for more details on our Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP)! Serving is a huge blessing to SOPA Austin and to the students as they learn and grow. We know you will also have a chance to have your gifts and talents SHINE!

Here are some of the committees you can serve on!

  • Costumes

  • Concessions

  • Advertising

  • Marketing

  • Hair

  • Makeup

  • Sets

  • Props

  • Front of House

  • Errands

  • Program

  • Parking

  • Custodial

  • Backstage

  • Quick Changes

  • Fundraising

  • Photography

  • C.A.R.E Team

  • Rehearsal Parent

  • Green Room

  • Returns

  • Cast Party

Please see our VOLUNTEER TEAM FORM to learn more about the show needs and how you can assist!

***If you have served on a team with SOPA Austin in the past, please know that we have made some changes for this production to help each person find their space to serve! We are confident that you will be able to find your place to shine too!

INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM LEAD?

We have leads for all committees and even some sub-committees! If you are interested in being a team lead for any of the committees above please mention on the form. You will need to train during this FALL 2024 session and then commit to the entire 2024/2025 season in some capacity even if it is just consulting. Leads do not need to have students actively participating in order to serve. You are the go to person for your Team. You will need to coordinate your team each show, direct them on the tasks, be available for answering questions and be the go between for the Artistic Teams and the Exec. Artistic Director.

Team Leads are given (1) class tuition each session (Fall, Winter, Spring. Must serve for the full season) to be used for any SOPA Austin class and (1) VIP table to a show date of their choosing (based on availability) as a thank you!

BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - SCHEDULE FOR REHEARSALS

CLASSES/REHEARSALS:

9/24 & 9/26
10/1 & 10/3
10/8 & 10/10
10/15 & 10/17
10/22 & 10/24
10/29
10/31 - NO REHEARSAL
11/5 & 11/7
11/12 & 11/14
11/19 & 11/21
11/26
11/28 - NO REHEARSAL
11/30 - Rehearsals from 9am-5:30pm
12/1 - Move in


DRESS REHEARSALS:
12/1 - Move In
12/2
12/3
12/4

PERFORMANCES:
12/5 through 12/15 (8 Performances)

DETAILS FOR CLASSES

We have an exciting assortment of classes, workshops and masterclass for ages 3 to 103 this session. Class range from one week masterclasses to 12 week sessions. We have everything from core acting, dance and voice to improv, technical theater, advanced skills and more!

FALL 2024 CLASSES

*NOTE: Our Student Production count as a class! You are not required to take an additional class in order to participate.

YES! You CAN audition for more than one show!
If you are a student between the ages for 6-16, you are encouraged to check out our RISING STARS program!

If you are a student between the ages of 7-17, you are encouraged to check out our STUDENT PRODUCTIONS!

Are you wanting to pursue a career in the arts? Please take a moment to learn all about our school year long Pre-Professional Educational Program, SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY!

Excited to try out for a show, but feel that you do not need the educational element? We are doing our first ever COMMUNITY THEATER PRODUCTION of BROADWAYS LITTLE WOMEN in the Winter! Stay Tuned for more details!