Spring 2025 Classes

Does your child love being the center of attention? Do they love to sing and act? Are they shy but want to make new friends and learn more about being on a stage? Then our Musical Theater classes will be a great fit. Over the past 19 years, the students in our Musical Theater programs have performed over 100 performances for our community.

VERY IMPORTANT

Before you register, please confirm with your child’s school and/or any after school activities for possible conflicts with rehearsal times and show dates. The most important week for our team and actors is tech and show week (the week of the show). When students are absent that week, it can be difficult to run things smoothly. However, if we know in advance, we will try our best to be flexible and plan ahead.

THERE WILL ALSO BE A MANDATORY PARENT MEETING AT THE END OF EACH OF OUR FIRST CLASSES FOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASSES END. DETAILS TO COME

Our students range in age from preschool to high school, and everything in between. We are proud to have had many of our students who have been a part of our program continuing their theater training in community theaters, landing leads in their school productions, and continuing their theater education at the college level and beyond.

As part of our program, students are taught all aspects of being a part of a full musical theater production. At the beginning of the session, we take them through the audition process so they know what may be expected of them when they audition for us and other theater opportunities. They are then cast in a role in our current production and learn theater terminology, acting skills, characterization, and even Improv techniques that will be helpful for them in their performance.

Along with acting, children also learn choreography for musical numbers that are crowd-pleasing and FUN! Most importantly, by participating in our program our students understand the importance of working as a team and build their self-confidence along the way to help them blossom into the person they were born to be!

We look forward to welcoming you (or welcoming you back!) to our theater family!

VPK Musical Theater. (Ages 4 – 7) through 1st Grade

Monday’s (4:30-5:30)

Bada Bing, It’s Spring!

Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. While the children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped up but the flowers remain hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why and bring about the first blossoms of the season! Running time 25 minutes. Click HERE for a sample of the music

Tuition: The season and pay-in-full balance is $300 (13 weeks). This does NOT include the $75 registration fee. There is also an option to split the tuition into 4 monthly payments ($75). Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply.
NOTE: All classes are conveniently broken into monthly payments per the total season cost. Some months are shorter than others, but it is based on the season, not the individual months. This makes it easier for parents to budget.
Mondays (4:30-5:30 p.m.) – January 13th – April 11th, which may include extra class time the week of the performance.
Note: We will NOT have class on Monday, March 10th for Spring Break (Lake County Schools)
Performance Dates- Thursday, April 10th (7:00) and Fri, April 11th (7:00) at our Blackbox Theater in Minneola. This is a ticketed event and details will be emailed to parents during the season.

Shrek The Musical, Jr -Grades 6-8(Middle School Only)

Tuesdays (6:00-8:00) – January 14th-June 3rd

Note: Students currently entering 5th grade and have participated in AT LEAST 2 productions in the elementary group can AUDITION to be in the middle school group. Admission will be based on readiness and where we feel they would best flourish. If your child fits these parameters, please e-mail us at [email protected] for audition instructions. If you are chosen to participate in the middle school group as a 5th grader, you will NOT be able to participate in the elementary group.

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Click HERE for samples of the music and characters. Scroll down to where it says songs and audition central.

Tuition: The Season and Pay in Full balance is $500 (17 weeks and extra rehearsal time for tech week). This does NOT include the $75 registration fee. There is also an option to split the tuition into 5 monthly payments ($100). Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply.

NOTE: All classes are conveniently broken into monthly payments per the total season cost. Some months are shorter than others, but it is based on the season, not the individual months plus additional rehearsal time the week of the production. This makes it easier for parents to budget.

Tuesdays – Grades 6-8 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) – January 14th – June 3rd, which will include extra rehearsal time the week of the show (Monday, June 2nd -Wednesday, June 4th from 5:30-8:30-Times Subject to Change).
Note: No Class on No class on March 10th (Spring Break) and May 20th. No tuition is due in June.
May 6th and May 13th classes relocated to TBA.
Performance Dates are on Thursday, June 5th (7:00 pm), Friday, June 6th (7:00), and Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 & 7:00. This is a ticketed event, and details will be emailed to parents during the season.
VERY IMPORTANT: Before you register, please confirm with your child’s school and/or any after-school activities, possible conflicts with rehearsal times and show dates. The most important week for our team and actors is tech and show week. When students are absent that week, it can be difficult to run things smoothly. However, if we know in advance, we will try our best to be flexible and plan.
ALSO, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SHOW IS IN JUNE
ONCE AGAIN, MANDATORY ADDED TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF THE SHOW. SEE DATES ABOVE.
Please Note: For students who miss Mandatory Tech and Dress rehearsals or have multiple absences, parts may be released to their understudy and your child’s role may be switched to another. We understand being ill or if there is a family emergency, absences will be excused.

Peter Pan, Jr. Grades 2nd – 5th

(Wednesdays OR Thursday Class)

Wednesday Class (6:00-8:00) January 15-May 14th
Thursday Class ( 6:00 8:00- January 16th- May 8th

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Click HERE for samples of the music and characters. Scroll down to where it says songs and audition central.

Tuition: The Season and Pay in Full balance is $500 (17 weeks and extra rehearsal time). This does NOT include the $75 registration fee. There is also an option to split the tuition into 5 monthly payments ($100). Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply.

Wednesday, Class Details- Grades 2-5 (6:00-8:00 PM)

January 15th – May 14th, which will include extra rehearsal time the week of the show (Tuesday, May 13^th, and Thursday, May 15^th
May 7^th class relocated at TBA.
Note: No Class on Wednesday, March 12th for Spring Break Holidays
Performance Dates are on Friday, May 16th (7:00) and Saturday, May 17th at 1:00 & 7:00. This is a ticketed event, and details will be emailed to parents during the season.

Thursday Class Details Grades 2-5-(6:00-8:00)

January 9th – May 8th, which will include extra rehearsal time the week of the show (Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th from 5:30-8:30-Times Subject to Change).
Note: No Class on Thursday, March 13th for the Spring Break Holidays
Also, no class on Thursday, April 10th for our studio will be occupied with our Pre-K production. For April, classes will be extended until 8:30.
Performance Dates are on Friday, May 9th (7:00) and Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 & 7:00. This is a ticketed event, and details will be emailed to parents during the season.

BOTH GROUPS

MANDATORY ADDED TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF THE SHOW. SEE DATES ABOVE.
Please Note: For students who miss Mandatory Tech and Dress rehearsals or have multiple absences, parts may be released to their understudy and your child’s role may be switched to another. We understand being ill or if there is a family emergency, absences will be excused.
VERY IMPORTANT- Before you register, please confirm with your child’s school and/or any after-school activities, possible conflicts with rehearsal times and show dates. The most important week for our team and actors is tech and show week. When students are absent that week, it can be difficult to run things smoothly. However, if we know in advance, we will try our best to be flexible and plan ahead.

Caponi’s Conservatory Program/Beetljuice Jr. Grades 9th – 12th Only

It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

Very Important. We are casting for ENSEMBLE roles only!

We are currently casting for ensemble roles only. All lead roles have already been cast from our Conservatory students this past Fall. The ensemble will sing and dance in various numbers in the show. Only 10 spots are available so a registration fee guarantees a spot.

Audition requirements: Those auditioning for the ensemble must submit a 1 minute vocal audition video. Exact requirements for the video to be provided. This will help our team to assign ensemble vocal solos.

Information will be sent out in mid-December for those who register.

In addition, there will be a dance audition on the first day of class.

Mondays (6:00-8:00) – January 13th- May 19th

Tuition: The Season and Pay in Full balance for Beetlejuice is $500 (17 weeks and extra rehearsal time). This does NOT include the one-time $75 registration fee. There is also an option to split the tuition into 5 monthly payments ($100 per month). If you wish to pay in full, there will be a $100 discount for the entire season. Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply.

NOTE: All classes are conveniently broken into monthly payments per the total season cost. Some months are shorter than others, but it is based on the season, not the individual months. This makes it easier for parents to budget.

Mondays (6:00-8:00 p.m.) – January 13th- May 19th, which will include mandatory extra rehearsal time Tuesday, May 20th – Thursday, May 22nd (Times TBA)
Note: No Class on Monday, March 10th for the Spring Break Holiday
Performance Dates-Subject to Change (NOTE- THIS WILL BE A 2 WEEKEND PERFORMANCE)-Friday, May 23rd (7:00) and Sat, May 24th (1:00 & 7:00) as well as Friday, May 30th (7:00) and Sat, May 31st (1:00 & 7:00).
This is a ticketed event, and details will be emailed to parents during the season. NOTE!!!! The weekend show of May 23rd is Memorial Day Weekend, so if you have plans, please consider that before enrolling.
Also, in the spring, classes may be extended to 8:30 on a case-by-case basis. We will always let parents know ahead of time.
Registration fee guarantees your child’s spot for ALL classes.
Please Note: For students who miss Mandatory Tech and Dress rehearsals or have multiple absences, parts may be released to their understudy and your child’s role may be switched to another. We understand being ill or if there is a family emergency, absences will be excused.

NOTE FOR ALL CLASSES

Before registering for ANY classes, please be aware that if your child is involved in other activities with their elementary, middle & high school during our tech week or important rehearsals prior, for if they miss more than three unexcused absences, their part may be released to another cast member, or they could be removed from a musical number. It is very difficult for the other students when their team members are not present during not only tech rehearsals, but each week, as well. (We know we have said this multiple times, but it is just super important to help our classes run smoothly- all students and their individual roles are important to the flow of the show, and when just one child is missing and we are working on choreography or blocking, it can be hard for them to make up with after repeated absences.)

Tuition/Registration Rates

REGISTRATION FEE: Seasonal non-refundable registration fee is $75 ($10 off for registered sibling). Registration includes purchasing show materials, rights to perform music, costume fees, and show t-shirts).
COSTUME FEES: Includes all costumes, headpieces, and rental props. Studio handles all sizing, ordering, & any necessary alterations.
TUITION– Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply. Tuition can be paid by check or credit card at the studio, on the website via credit card, or check by mail
NOTE: All classes are conveniently broken into monthly payments per the total season cost. Some months are shorter than others, but it is based on the season, not the individual months. This makes it easier for parents to budget

Go To Our Registration Page to sign your child up for classes.

(No class during Spring Break, Thanksgiving Week, and Christmas Break). All other days will have class even if Lake County Schools are off. If there is a personal reason to be off or if your child is not attending, please email or text us using Remind Texting
If there are any changes, parents will be notified.
We are located at 303 North US Highway 27 Unit 2C-Minneola, 34715 at the Minneola Plaza. We are next to the barbershop. Click HERE to view the location