Kidz Theater offers two types of shows: Mainstage Productions and Junior Intensive Productions. Our Mainstage Productions have a 3-10 week rehearsal process and culminate in a full length production. The Junior Intensive Productions have a 1-3 week rehearsal process and culminate in a shorter “junior” length production.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
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SPRING MAINSTAGE: CAROUSEL
GRADES 2-12
Our Mainstage program is a rigorous, professional training program. Over ten weeks, students work to mount a fully staged musical production. With a focus on discipline, collaboration, and artistic growth, this program prepares young actors for high-level performance while building a strong, supportive community.
SEEKING
Grades 2-12
AUDITIONS AND CALLBACKS
3/10-3/15
Auditions for new performers will be 3/10 and will be followed by a week of callbacks!
AUDITION WORKSHOP
We will be offering a One Day Audition Workshop for performers who wish to coach their audition material with the director and music director. Workshops will be offered on 3/3 and 3/5. MORE INFORMATION & SIGN UP!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin 3/17
Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm-9pm
Saturdays from 11:30am-7:30pm
TECH REHEARSAL
Monday, May 25th from 4:30-9:30pm Tech Rehearsal (please note this is Memorial Day and this is a mandatory rehearsal!)
Tuesday, May 26th from 4:30-9:30pm Tech Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 27th from 4:00-10:00pm Dress Rehearsal
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 28th at 7:00pm
Friday, May 29th at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 30th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Rehearsals will be at Ailey Studios (55th) and AMDA Studios (54th St). Some rehearsals may be at various Ripley Grier locations.
Performances are at the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew Sanctuary on 86th St.
(Performances are through a partnership with the Center at West Park)
TUITION
$1250. Scholarships are available if you apply by 3/7. Email to apply!
Questions? Email Artistic Director, Kristen Caesar
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SUMMER MAINSTAGE TRAINING PROGRAM: Show Title TBA
GRADES TBA
(Summer is usually 7th-12th Grades but sometimes Younger grades are included depending on the title)
Our Mainstage Summer Training program is a 4 week intensive and rigorous professional training program. Over 4 weeks, students meet daily to work to mount a fully staged musical production. Through the rehearsal process, students are given intensive and specific feedback and training to deepen and develop their skills. Students leave the Summer Training Program truly transformed. With a focus on discipline, collaboration, and artistic growth, this program prepares young actors for high-level performance while building a strong, supportive community.
SEEKING
Grades TBA
AUDITIONS AND CALLBACKS
The summer mainstage program will change this year. Performers will audition by video to be selected into the training program. Once selected, performers will confirm their spots and pay tuition.
Once selected, performers will participate in live callbacks to select their role in the show.
Live callbacks will be 2-3 days between June 8 and 14 (dates TBA)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin 6/29
6/29-7/17 from 10am-6pm
no rehearsal on 7/4, 7/5, 7/12, 7/13
TECH REHEARSAL
Saturday, 7/18 from 3:00-10:00pm Tech Rehearsal
Sunday, 7/19 from 3:00-10:00pm Tech Rehearsal
Tuesday, 7/21 from 3:00-10:00pm Tech Rehearsal
PERFORMANCES
Wednesday, 7/22 at 7pm
Thursday, 7/23 at 7pm
Friday, 7/24 at 7pm
Saturday, 7/25 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, 7/26 time TBA (probably 3:00pm)
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Rehearsals will be in midtown Manhattan (location TBA)
Performances are at the Theater at St. Clements, an Off Broadway venue on 46th St
TUITION
$1450. The Summer Training Program is a focused, 4 week summer program with all day, daily rehearsal. Because of the intensive nature, tuition is slightly higher than a school year show. Scholarships are available— the deadline to apply will be in early June!
Questions? Email Artistic Director, Kristen Caesar
SIGN UPS BEGIN IN APRIL/MAY!
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SUMMER INTENSIVE: Show Title TBA
GRADES 3-12
Our summer intensives are an incredible collaborative production where performers ages 7-18 develop professional performance skills! Performers entering grades 9 and up act as mentors to the performers entering grades 3-8 and guide them through the rehearsal process!
SEEKING
Performers in Grades 3-12
AUDITIONS
All performers who sign up will be given a role, auditions are just to decide which role you will be placed in. Audition videos are due July 24th!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 15th through Tuesday, August 20th from 10am-6pm
NO REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST
TECH REHEARSAL
Thursday, August 20th TBA (keep the entire day free)
Friday, August 21st TBA (keep the entire day free)
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Sunday, August 23rd at 1:00pm
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Rehearsals and Performances will be at the Institute for American Musical Theater. We will have an entire floor with a large theater, several studios, kitchen and lounge just for us! The address is 556 W. 158th St, 2nd Floor
TUITION ENTERING GRADES 3-8 IN FALL 2026
$1250. Scholarships are available if you apply by 7/20. Email for more information!
TUITION ENTERING GRADES 9 AND UP IN FALL 2026- PAST PERFORMERS
FREE! In exchange for mentoring younger performers and new mentors, Past Performers in grades 9 and up get free tuition!
TUITION ENTERING GRADES 9 AND UP IN FALL 2026- NEW PERFORMERS
$600! In exchange for mentoring younger performers New Performers in grades 9 and up get 50% off tuition! Scholarships are available if you apply by 7/20. Email for more information!
Questions? Email Artistic Director, Kristen Caesar
SIGN UPS BEGIN IN APRIL/MAY!