REGISTERFill out the registration form here.

GRADES 6-12

MAX of 30 students

Fee: $250

Location: Village Church of Gurnee*

*Some rehearsals may move to other local venues but will be communicated by the instructor ahead of time.

When Archer finds herself a captive audience for her dad's latest masterpiece, it seems pretty familiar for a fantasy adventure screenplay at first. Wars, in the stars. Brides, of the princess variety. This story's got such an incredibly absurd array of heroes, villains, robots, and romances, it's total chaos. But once Archer gets pulled in to the mashup tale of a princess with a secret agenda and some space wizards destined for greatness, she starts to wonder: Could this be so much chaos it's actually... genius?

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATES

Students will not be required to attend every rehearsal so please be clear on conflicts in order to create an appropriate schedule.

Tech and Performances are mandatory.

Rehearsals:

Monday 12/15, 6-8pm (Students will audition for roles)

Thursday, 12/18, 6-8pm

Saturday, 12/20, 8:30-10:30am

Sunday, 12/21, 2-4pm

Saturday, 12/27, 8:30-10:30am

Sunday, 12/28, 2-4pm

Saturday, 1/3, 8:30-10:30am

Sunday, 1/4, 2-4pm

Thursday. 1/8, 7-8:30pm

Saturday, 1/10, 8:30-10:30am

Monday, 1/12, 7-8:30pm

Monday, 1/19, 7-9pm

Saturday, 1/24, 8:30-10:30am

Mandatory Tech:

Monday, 1/26/26 from 7-9pm at Village Church of Gurnee

Thursday, 1/29/26 from 6:30-8:30pm at PM&L Theatre

Mandatory Performances at PM&L Theatre:

Friday, 1/30/26 at 7:00pm (Call time for students is 5:30pm)

Saturday, 1/31/26 at 7:00pm (Call time for students is 5:30pm)

WORKSHOPS

Musical Theatre Dance (Min. 5/Max. 25 students)

ONE WEEK WORKSHOP: Saturday, November 8th from 10:35am-12:35pm

Grades 5th-12th/ Fee: $75

To register, email StandingOBoard@gmail.com (Registration closes Friday, 11/7 at 6pm)

Come spend 2 hours in this musical theatre dance workshop learning how to put together choreography and theatrical expression that makes musical theatre numbers full of power and pizzazz! The workshop will start with a thorough physical warm-up/class and then move into learning choreography from a Broadway show for a complete modern musical dance number. (i.e. the Spongebob Musical, Mamma Mia, etc... TBD). We will examine how to perform as an ensemble to tell a story through movement, connect dance moves and gestures with musical accents, and how creatively use staging to highlight each performer's abilities. Please bring jazz shoes or sneakers and clothing for movement!

WINTER 2026 VOCAL ACADEMY PRESENTS: "K-POP PLAYLIST"- THE MUSICAL HITS OF KOREAN POP

RegisterFill out the registration form here.

Fee: $225

Grades: 2nd-12th*

*Students split into ensemble groups based on age and experience

MAX of 25 students

Location: Village Church of Gurnee

Saturdays, 1/10/26-2/28/26 @ 10:35am-12:05pm

Mandatory Tech: Saturday, 2/28/26 during regular class hours

Mandatory Performance: Saturday, 2/28/26 @ 12:30pm

Recording Day: Saturday, February 7th at Cellar Studio in Kenosha (Students will be scheduled a time between 2pm-6pm)

Filming Day: Saturday, February 21 (Location TBD)

Students gain an understanding of different musical genres through training in vocal technique, harmonization, rhythm, style, simple movement and coaching in stage presence culminating in a final concert for family and friends. Students perform as a class and in smaller ensembles based on age and ability. All students receive solos within these numbers. All students perform in a final concert as well as participating in a professionally recorded and filmed music video. K-POP PLAYLIST - THE MUSICAL HITS OF KOREAN POP will focus on K-Pop music by various artists like BTS, BlackPink, and more, as well as the Netflix animated film, KPop Demon Hunters.

Students in grades 4th-12th who are new to Vocal Academy should prepare an audition video of any song that showcases their vocal abilities and stage presence to be submitted no later than January 9th. Younger students new to Vocal Academy should expect to sing Happy Birthday a cappella and/or do some individual vocal warm ups with the instructor on the first day of class. These "auditions" are simply to give instructors an introduction to your voice and stage presence. All students will participate in a final concert at the end of the session for family and friends!

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Private Lessons

Voice

Students work on healthy vocal techniques and stage performance. Two recitals are held per year and opportunities to perform throughout the community are provided and encouraged. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

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Piano

Students interested in learning piano are embarking on a fantastic journey. We welcome students of all ages. Recitals are held twice a year. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

Acting

Work on monologues, study scenes, improve your auditions, develop a character, explore physicality, and make creative choices to bring a character to life! Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

Call or email to set up lessons.
847-752-0202
erin@standingotheatre.com

WORKSHOPS

Private Lessons

Voice

Piano

Acting

Standing Ovation Theatre Academy