FALL MAINSTAGE

SWEENEY TODD

Grades 4-12

Our Mainstage program is a rigorous, professional training program. Over eight 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 within building a strong, supportive community.

SEEKING

Grades 4-12

(please note that Sweeney Todd is a horror musical that deals with themes of murder)

AUDITIONS AND CALLBACKS

9/9-9/14

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. Info TBA!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsals begin 9/16

Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm-9pm

Saturdays from 11:30am-7:30pm

There will be an added rehearsal on Thursday, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30

NO REHEARSAL on 10/31

TECH REHEARSAL

Monday, November 3rd from 4:30-9:30pm Tech Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 4th from 4:30-9:30pm Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 5th from 4:00-10:00pm Dress Rehearsal

PERFORMANCES

Thursday, November 6th at 7:00pm

Friday, November 7th at 7:00pm

Saturday, November 8th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE LOCATION

Rehearsals will be at AMDA Studios (54th St)

Performances are at the Center at West Park on 86th St. (The CWP has moved to the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew Sanctuary at 263 W. 86th)

TUITION

$1250. Scholarships are available if you apply by 9/6. Email to apply!

Questions? Email Artistic Director, Kristen Caesar

SIGN UPS WILL BEGIN IN EARLY AUGUST!

WINTER INTENSIVE

ANNIE JUNIOR

GRADES 2-12

Our intensive productions 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!

Live Auditions for Grades 2-8: 

Early/mid November

Video Auditions for Grades 9-12 (and Grades 2-8 with 11/12 conflicts): 

Will be due in early/mid November

The entire process (rehearsals and performances) runs December 2-December 20th! CLICK HERE for a complete rehearsal schedule!

Rehearsal and Performance Location:

Rehearsals will be in midtown Manhattan. Performances are at the Center at West Park on 86th Street.

TUITION ENTERING GRADES 2-8 IN FALL 2025

$1250. Scholarships are available. Email for more information!

TUITION ENTERING GRADES 9 AND UP IN FALL 2025- 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 2025- NEW PERFORMERS

$625! In exchange for mentoring younger performers New Performers in grades 9 and up get 50% off tuition! Scholarships are available. Email for more information!

Questions? Email Artistic Director, Kristen Caesar

SIGN UPS BEGIN IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER!