FALL 2026
Registration forms will be processed in the order they are received.
You will receive an email confirmation either confirming registration or a spot on the waiting list.
Each class has a Maximum registration limit.
If there are not enough students to fill a class SOTA will cancel and issue a refund.
SOTA Classes are ideal for both seasoned performers and newcomers exploring the performing arts.
DISCOUNTS: $15 per sibling, $50 for a student registered in 2 or more classes
All classes take place at Village Church of Gurnee (1319 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL) unless otherwise noted.
Interested in a class that's currently full? Please join the waitlist at the same registration link below.
Grades listed are suggested. If your student falls outside of the grade range listed for a particular class they are interested in,
please email us at StandingOBoard@gmail.com for guidance!
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YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
GRADES 6th-12th / FEE $250 / MAX 30 Students
Saturdays, August 22*-October 17 / 8:30am-10:30am
*August 22 will consist of auditions and students will receive audition materials prior.
October 18 4:00pm-8:00pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 19 6:00pm-9:00pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 21 6:00pm-9:00pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 23 Mandatory Performance (Call 5:30pm/Performance 7:00pm)
October 24 Mandatory Performance (Call 12:30pm/Performance 2:00pm)
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown was nominated for 3 Tony Awards, winning 2 Tony's in 1999. All students receive an onstage role with a line or solo and participate in 2 mandatory performances for audiences. Tickets are $8 pre-sale and will go on sale in October.
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ALADDIN KIDS
GRADES 2nd-5th / FEE $250 / MAX 25 Students
Saturdays, August 22*-October 17 / 8:30am-10:30am
*August 22 will consist of auditions and students will receive audition materials prior.
October 18 2:00pm-4:00pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 19 4:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 21 4:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
October 22 Mandatory Performance (Call 5:30pm/Performance 7:00pm)
October 24 Mandatory Performance (Call 9:00am/Performance 10:00am)
When the street urchin Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney's Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. All students receive an onstage role with a line or solo and participate in 2 mandatory performances for audiences. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale in October.
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VOCAL ACADEMY
GRADES 2nd-12th / FEE $225 / MAX 20 Students
Saturdays, August 22-October 31 10:30am-12:00pm (NO CLASS October 24)
November 7 9:00am-10:15am Mandatory Tech
November 7 10:30am-11:30am Mandatory Performance
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES IN ADDITION TO CLASS TIMES:
September 19 - Music Video Recording Day* at Cellar Studio 39 in Kenosha
(*Students will receive call times between 1:30pm-6:00pm)
October 10 - Music Video Filming Day immediately following class (Location TBD)
Students are split into groups based on age and experience as well as participating in an all student number that will also be the class music video. To see examples of past performances, please visit 
SOTA's Youtube Channel. Each week, students will learn proper vocal technique, harmonization and stage presence in a group format. No previous experience is required. New students in Grades 4-12 should send a short clip of themselves singing a verse and/or chorus of any song not to exceed 45 seconds. This may be a clip of a previous vocal performance but treat this as an audition as it will effect vocal placement in class. Students may submit the clip as a video file to StandingOBoard@gmail.com.
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SCRIPT TO SCREEN
GRADES 5th-12th / FEE $200
MIN 5 / MAX 15 Students
October 31, 9am-10:30am
November 7, 11:30am-1:00pm
November 14, 9:00am-12:00pm
November 21, 9:00am-12:00pm
Students work with instructors to craft a story line and script for their very own short film! Professionally filmed, all students receive on camera speaking roles and gain an understanding of what goes on both on and off camera. Students receive a copy of their short film which is also hosted on SOTA's Youtube Channel. This 4 week class is a fast paced introduction to the exciting world of filmmaking and screen performance. Students are expected to spend appropriate time at home preparing for each week's class.
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The Thing in the Classroom
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