Important Class Information

Please read over the class information below to better prepare your family.

• See How to Register for information about how to register and audition.
  
• Full and partial scholarships are available to qualifying students for all classes.
• Please review the 2011-2012 School of Theatre Training and OnStage Key Dates.

• The 2011-2012 SOTT handbook can be found online.
• Maximum teacher-student ratio is 1 teacher per 14 students

Showcase Week

At the end of the SOTT program, students participate in “Showcase Week,” an exciting culminating demonstration of the students’ work and growth over the course of the year. Students who participate in the 2011-2012 School of Theatre Training are invited to audition for the 2012 OnStage project.

Level Exemptions

Students with outside experience or previous professional training can request an exemption from a class level. To propose an exemption, students must prepare one monologue if auditioning for Acting; one monologue and 16 bars of a song to be sung a capella if auditioning for Musical Theatre. Audition selections should not exceed 60 seconds total. Students must also submit a résumé and attend a short interview during the audition. All Exemption Auditions occur at ImaginOn.

Click here to schedule a Level Exemption Audition.

Class Waitlists
To be waitlisted for a class simply fill out an online registration form and select your desired class from the regular drop down menus. Although a form of payment is required, you will only be charged if you receive a call
from Children's Theatre and accept an open space.

Satellite Locations

CLICK HERE for addresses and detailed maps to our satellite class locations.

Class Refunds

Please be aware of our refund policy.

2011-2012 School of Theatre Training

School of Theatre Training (SOTT) classes are geared toward students who are dedicated to studying the skills and techniques of theatre. Classes meet once a week October 3-March 8. Students build theatre skills and techniques by moving through the levels of programming. Level I Foundation classes are designed to broaden students’ knowledge as performers and introduce them to the requirements of auditioning. As students move into Level II Core classes, they deepen their understanding of theatre concepts while learning how to audition, create a headshot and build a résumé. Level III Focus Areas are designed to introduce students to advanced acting and performing theories. All Level IV Intensive and Specialty classes, as well as the Level V Ensemble, immerse students in the application of theatre disciplines.

Students who participate in the School of Theatre Training are invited to audition for OnStage.

OnStage Registration - Click Here for OnStage Registration
Note: OnStage is a performance project for students enrolled in the School of Theatre Training.
Only current School of Theatre Training students may register for OnStage

LEVEL I FOUNDATION CLASSES
Level I Foundation classes are designed for students in grades 3-12 entering the School of Theatre Training program. Classes are for students who are looking to develop principle skills in the areas of Acting or Musical Theatre. Students and parents are required to attend the mandatory orientation meeting the first day of class. All students entering the School of Theatre Training Program must take a Level I Foundation class. Students with prior professional training may audition for a Level exemption. View the left column for information about how to register, Level exemptions, Showcase Week, OnStage, financial assistance and class locations.  

Tuition is $325 for the 20-week program.

Level I Grades 3-4/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

Level I Grades 5-7/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

Level I Grades 8-12/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

LEVEL II CORE CLASSES
Level II Core classes are designed for students in grades 4-12 who have taken a Level I class or a previous SOTT Core class and are looking to gain experience and build technique in the areas of Acting or Musical Theatre. Students will register in an area of interest and then attend an audition and mandatory orientation meeting with a parent the first day of class. View the left column for information about how to register, Level exemptions, Showcase Week, OnStage, financial assistance and class locations.  

Tuition is $325 for the 20-week program.

Level II Grades 4-5/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

Level II Grades 6-7/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

Level II Grades 8-12/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

LEVEL III FOCUS AREAS
Level III Focus Areas are designed for students in grades 5-12 who have completed classes in Levels I and II. Students should demonstrate advanced skills in theatre techniques and seek a demanding and concentrated course of study. With new areas of study offered each year, students are expected to take Level III courses for two or three years in preparation for the Level IV Intensive program. Students will register in an area of interest and then attend an audition and mandatory orientation meeting with a parent the first day of class. View the left column for information about how to register, Level exemptions, Showcase Week, OnStage, financial assistance and class locations.  

Tuition is $350 for the 20-week program.

Level III Grades 5-7/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

Level III Grades 8-12/ Oct. 3, 2011-March 8, 2012

LEVEL IV INTENSIVE and SPECIALTY CLASSES
Level IV Intensive and Specialty Classes are for students in grades 8-12 who have completed Level III Focus Area classes and demonstrate a commitment and desire to complete an in-depth course of study in theatre. Students are assigned to an Intensive or Specialty class based on their audition; class concentrations are determined by students' talents and abilities. Students and parents are required to attend the mandatory orientation meeting the first day of class. View the left column for information about how to register, Level exemptions, Showcase Week, OnStage, financial assistance and class locations.  Intensive classes meet once a week for 2 hours, Specialty classes meet once a week for 2 ½ hours.

Tuition is $425-$525 for the 20-week program.

Intensive and Specialty classes will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights 7:00-9:00 pm or 6:30-9:00 pm, October 3, 2011-March 10, 2012. All Level IV classes will be held at ImaginOn. Classes will be scheduled following the Level IV placement auditions on August 27, 2011. Students interested in Level IV or V who missed the August 27th auditions should register for a Level Exemption audition on September 20th. Click here to schedule a Level Exemption Audition.

LEVEL V ENSEMBLE COMPANY

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte provides a comprehensive pre-professional training program for actors in grades 10-12 who possess evident theatrical talent and a strong commitment to theatre work. Selected by a competitive audition, this intense training is solely intended for serious and dedicated young actors. This season, the Company will produce a full-scale production of Rhinoceros.

Ensemble meets for 3 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 10, 2011-March 18, 2012. Production rehearsals and performances occur March 19 through May 12, 2012.

Tuition is $725 for the 9-month program.

We encourage any student, grades 10-12, with a serious interest in theatre to audition. Merit and need-based scholarships are available. Students seeking a merit or need-based scholarship must contact the Scholarship Coordinator at 704-973-2836 before registering for an audition. Auditions will be held by appointment only on August 27, 2011. See below for information about how to audition. Students interested in Level IV or V who missed the August 27th auditions should register for a Level Exemption audition on September 20th. Click here to schedule a Level Exemption Audition.

How To Register For Level I Foundation classes

1. Register for a class online.
   

2. Attend the mandatory orientation meeting with a parent or guardian on the first day of class.
   
   

How To Register and Audition For Level II Core or Level III Focus Area classes

1. Register for a class online. (Please note completion of the prior level class or an exemption is required.)
   
2. Attend the mandatory orientation and audition with a parent or guardian on the first day of class. Students will attend the orientation with their parent or guardian before the audition.
3. Prepare one monologue if auditioning for Acting; one monologue and 16 bars of a song to be sung with a pianist if auditioning for Musical Theatre. Students auditioning for Musical Theatre must provide the pianist with pre-marked sheet music. Auditions should not exceed 60 seconds. Level III students must provide a headshot and résumé at the audition.

How to Audition For Level IV Intensive/Specialty classes or Level V Ensemble

1. Sign up for an audition online. Students seeking a merit or need-based scholarship must contact the Scholarship Coordinator at 704-973-2836 before registering for an audition. All auditions will occur August 27, 2011. Students must sign up for an audition slot online in advance. Students interested in Level IV or V who missed the August 27th auditions should register for a Level Exemption audition on September 20th. Click here to schedule a Level Exemption Audition.
2. Attend the audition. Prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue and 16 bars of a song to be sung with a pianist. Students auditioning with a song must provide the pianist with pre-marked sheet music. Auditions should not exceed 90 seconds. A résumé and headshot are required for Level IV and V auditions.
3. Receive placement letter and register.  Students will receive a placement letter in the mail following the auditions with class placement information and instructions on how to register.

4. Attend the mandatory orientation meeting.  Orientation dates and times will be provided in the placement letters. Students should attend the orientation with their parent or guardian.

ONSTAGE - School of Theatre Training Performance Project
Students who participate in the School of Theatre Training are invited to audition for OnStage, a unique performance opportunity. Students selected through the audition process will rehearse a production Monday-Thursday over a five-week rehearsal period and will perform in the McColl Family Theatre or WellsFargo Playhouse at ImaginOn.

OnStage Registration - Click Here for OnStage Registration
Note: OnStage is a performance project for students enrolled in the School of Theatre Training.
Only current School of Theatre Training students may register for OnStage.

Tuition is $110.

• Students may register for an OnStage audition online (www.ctcharlotte.org) beginning January 16, 2012.
• Auditions for OnStage will be held on March 14-16, 2012.
• Students will be cast based on their audition, class attendance and dedication to their studies during the 2011-2012 SOTT program.
• Auditioning does not guarantee placement in an OnStage production.
• Mandatory callbacks for students cast in OnStage will occur March 19, 6:00-8:00 pm.
• A mandatory orientation meeting will be held April 10, 6:00-7:00 pm.
• Rehearsals will occur Monday-Thursday, April 16-May 17, 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, May 11, 5:00-9:00 pm, and
  Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am-6:00 pm.
• Performances will occur May 18-20, 2012.

Only students who participate in the 2011-2012 School of Theatre Training will be eligible to audition for the 2012 OnStage project!

2011-2012 School of Theatre Training and OnStage Key Dates

• Aug. 27, 2011 SOTT Level IV and V class auditions
• Oct. 3-6, 2011 Mandatory orientations and Level II-III auditions
• Oct. 3-6, 2011 SOTT classes begin
• Nov. 21-24, 2011 No classes
• Dec. 19-29, 2011 No classes
• Jan. 2, 2012 SOTT classes resume
• Jan. 16, 2012 No classes
• Jan. 16, 2012 OnStage registration begins
• March 5-8, 2012 SOTT Showcase Week
• March 14-16, 2012 OnStage auditions
• March 19, 2012 OnStage callbacks
• April 10, 2012 OnStage mandatory orientation
• April 16-May 17, 2012 OnStage rehearsals
• May 18-20, 2012 OnStage performances