​Musical Theater Dance Classes with Michele Schmidt

Mondays from 8:15-9:00

January 19th- April 6th

Enrolling students ages 8 and Up

Cost $200​

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This once a week 45 minute class focuses on real musical theater dance training from an industry choreographer. Students will learn all of the "go to" musical theater steps, how to pick up choreography quickly, the difference between several popular musical theater styles, how to emote while dancing and SO much more. This has been one of our most requested classes, and we are so excited to offer this again in the spring!

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Small Group Voice Lessons

Mondays OR Thursdays from 4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15, or 6:15-7:00

January 19th-April 9th with a Recital on April 9th at 7:45pm

Enrolling students ages 7 and Up

Cost $265​

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Our MOST requested class. This once a week 45 minute class is the perfect introduction to musical theater singing for young performers! Students will learn how to use their voices in a healthy way, sing with confidence, match pitch, and perform with expression and energy. Through fun group songs and games, they'll build a strong foundation. With no more than FOUR students registered for group lessons, your student will receive individualized attention that will help them grow as a performer at a price point you can't beat for voice training! 

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Acting Classes: Triple Threat 

Mondays OR Thursdays from 4:30-5:30

January 19th-April 9th

Enrolling students ages 8 and Up

Cost $230

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This exciting once-a-week, 60-minute class is designed for young performers ready to build skills in the three core areas of musical theatre: acting, singing, and dancing.

Students will explore foundational techniques through fun games, ensemble work, character-building activities, beginner choreography, and guided vocal practice.

Throughout the session, students will strengthen stage presence, musicality, and storytelling while learning how to combine movement, speech, and song with confidence. Focus areas will include learning simple choreography and musical theatre terminology, developing vocal strength and clarity, practicing facial expression and emotion, and performing in front of peers. Each student will receive individualized support as they learn age-appropriate musical theatre songs and scenes. By the end of the program, students will feel more confident on stage and will showcase their skills in a short in-class presentation. This class is the perfect foundation for performers who want to shine as a true “triple threat” on stage!

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Acting Classes: Advanced Acting Technique with Nikki Wheaton

Thursdays from 8:15-9:00pm

January 19th-April 9th

Enrolling Spotlights and Intermediate Students Ages 10 and up

Cost $200

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This once-a-week, 60-minute class is designed for older performers who are ready to take their acting skills to the next level. Students will dive deeper into technique through advanced theater games, ensemble exercises, scene study, and character-driven work.

Throughout the session, actors will strengthen stage presence, emotional connection, and storytelling while learning how to make bold, truthful choices onstage. Focus areas will include script and character analysis, vocal clarity and projection, physicality and movement, and performing with intention and authenticity. Students will explore more challenging material and practice skills such as cold reading, audition slating, and responding to direction.

Each performer will receive individualized coaching as they work on age-appropriate monologues and scenes chosen to support their growth. By the end of the program, students will feel more confident tackling complex roles and will showcase their progress in a short, informal in-class presentation. This class is ideal for more advanced actors who are passionate about their craft and eager to grow as skilled, confident performers.

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Shrek Kids- Beginners Program

January 19th-April 25th

Mondays 4:00-5:30 OR Thursdays 4:00-5:30 

*Black or Tan Jazz Shoes Required for this production*

Enrolling students ages 6-11 

Cost: $425 (*price includes a SistersAct rehearsal t-shirt and rehearsal bag) Sibling Discount: $35 OFF 

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This once a week 90 minute program focuses on putting together a full musical with lights, sounds, sets, costumes, props, and your child as the star! Every participant who enrolls will be cast as a part in our show on Saturday, April 25th. This 30 minute production is tailored specifically for beginner actors. We will rehearse every week except for Spring Break (March 16 and 19). 

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 $135 due now, and two remaining payments of $145 due December 1st and January 1st. Additional payment plans available if needed, please reach out.

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Duloc Cast (Mondays) will take place on Monday, April 13th from 3:45-6:00pm and Monday, April 20th from 6:00-8:15pm. These are mandatory to perform so please write them down now!

Performance on Saturday, April 25th at 11:00am

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Dragon's Lair Cast (Mondays) will take place on Monday, April 13th  from 6:00-8:15 and Monday, April 20th from 3:45-6:00. Performance on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Far Far Away Cast (Thursdays) will take place on Tuesday, April 14th from 3:45-6:00 and Tuesday, April 21st from 6:00-8:15.

Performance on Saturday, April 25th at 3:30pm

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Shrek's Swamp Cast (Thursdays) will take place on Tuesday, April 14th from 6:00-8:15 and Tuesday, April 22nd from 3:45-6:00pm. 

Performance on Saturday, April 25th at 5:30pm

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Auditions for all casts will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 9:00am-12:00pm. This workshop is AFTER the first rehearsal. Students will know their roles by the second rehearsal. 

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Shrek Jr- Intermediate Program

January 19th- April 24th

Mondays 5:45-8:00 OR Thursdays 5:45-8:00

Enrolling students of intermediate level ages 8 and up. (Recommended for students with prior stage experience OR students who are 10 and up and want to try theater)

Cost: $515 (*price includes a SistersAct rehearsal t-shirt and rehearsal bag) Sibling Discount: $35 OFF

*Black or Tan Jazz Shoes Required for this production*

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This once a week 135 minute program focuses on putting together a full musical with lights, sounds, sets, costumes, props, and your child as the star! Every participant who enrolls will be cast in Shrek Jr. This program culminates in a 60 minute production featuring all of the songs and scenes from Shrek Jr. We will rehearse every week except for Spring Break (March 16 and 19).  $135 deposit due now, and then two payments of $190 due December 1st and January 1st. Additional payment plans available if needed, please reach out.​

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Big Bright Beautiful World Cast (Monday Cast) will take place on Wednesday, April 15th from 4:30-6:45, and Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:45-9:00pm. 

Performance on Friday, April 24th at 5:00pm

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Story of My Life (Thursday Cast) will take place on Wednesday, April 15th from 6:45-9:00pm, and Wednesday, April 22nd from 4:30-6:45pm. 

Performance on Friday, April 24th at 7:30pm. 

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Auditions for all casts will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00-4:00. This workshop is AFTER the first rehearsal. Students will know their roles by the second rehearsal. ​

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Homeschool- Shrek Jr

Fridays from 9:30-11:45am

Enrolling students ages 7 and up

January 23rd-April 24th

Cost: $515 (*price includes a SistersAct rehearsal t-shirt and rehearsal bag) Sibling Discount: $35 Off

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This once a week 135 minute program focuses on putting together a full musical with lights, sounds, sets, costumes, props, and your child as the star! Every participant who enrolls will be cast in Shrek Jr. This program culminates in a 60 minute production featuring all of the songs and scenes from Shrek Jr. 

 $135 deposit due now, and then two payments of $190 due August 1st and August 15th. Additional payment plans available if needed, please reach out.​

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Morning Person Cast (Homeschool Friday Cast) will take place on Friday, April 17th from 9:30-12:00pm and Friday, April 24th from 9:00-11:15am.

Performance for the Morning Person Cast will be on Friday, April 24th at 12pm following dress rehearsal. 

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Auditions for this cast will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00-4:00. This workshop is AFTER the first rehearsal. Students will know their roles by the second rehearsal.

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Descendants- Advanced Spotlights Program

January 22nd-May 9th

Mondays 5:45-8:15 OR Thursdays 5:45-8:15

Cost: $525 (*price includes a SistersAct rehearsal t-shirt and rehearsal bag) Sibling Discount: $35 OFF

*Black or Tan Jazz Shoes Required for this production*

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Please Note: The rehearsal process for this cast will be start differently than our typical schedule. We will have rehearsals on Thursday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 29th from 5:45-8:15 for ALL cast members (No Monday rehearsals due to JTF, so both Monday and Thursday casts will be called on Thursdays only for January). We will have NO rehearsal the first week of February as our competition team travels to Sacramento. Normal Monday cast rehearsals will begin on Monday, February 9th. We will rehearse weekly except for Spring Break (March 16 and 19). Rehearsals on April 20th/23rd and April 27th/30th will be extended to 4:30-8:30. 

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Enrolling students by audition only ages 10 and up.

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Please expect casts to go on waitlists. We WILL be reaching out to move students off of waitlists based on auditions and spots available.

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Currently Enrolled Spotlights (Newsies Casts)- Your spot is secure. Please claim your spot by signing up for Descendants on Uplifter prior to 5pm on Wednesday, November 5th. This program is available to register ONLY for students who are currently enrolled in Newsies. If you miss the 5pm enrollment window, you will need to join a waitlist when spots open on November 5th at 8pm.

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Former Spotlights (not currently enrolled in Newsies) will need to join the Newsies waitlist on November 5th at 8pm. We will reach out with availability. You do NOT need to re-submit an audition, but unfortunately your spot is not guaranteed. IMPORTANT- If Shrek Jr is a back up option for you, we urge you to sign up for Shrek Jr at 8pm on November 5th. If you are offered a spot in Descendants, it will be easy to switch you to Descendants. If Shrek Jr fills up and you are not accepted into Descendants, you will unfortunately not have a spot this spring. 

 

NEW AUDITIONERS- You must submit a video audition before November 5th to be considered for a spot (this information is below). Please email a video of yourself singing 30-60 seconds of a musical theater song to sistersactaustin@gmail.com. Optional: you may also submit a monologue video. We urge interested students to submit your audition as soon as possible. Interested students should sign up for the Descendants waitlist on Wednesday, November 5th at 8pm. We will reach out with availability. IMPORTANT- If Shrek Jr is a back up option for you, we urge you to sign up for Shrek Jr at 8pm on November 5th. If you are offered a spot in Descendants, it will be easy to switch you to Descendants. If Shrek Jr fills up and you are not accepted into Descendants, you will unfortunately not have a spot this spring. 

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This once a week 150 minute program focuses on putting together a full musical with lights, sounds, sets, costumes, props, and your child as the star! Every participant who is invited to enroll will be cast in Descendants. This program culminates in a 90 minute production featuring all of the songs and scenes from Descendants. We will rehearse every week except Spring Break (March 16 and 19).  $135 deposit due now, and then two payments of $195 due December 1st and January 1st. Additional payment plans available if needed, please reach out.​

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Renegades (Monday Cast) will take place on Monday, May 4th from 4:30-9:00 and Wednesday, May 6th from 6:45-9:00pm. 

Performances on Friday, May 8th at 5:00pm and Saturday, May 9th at 3:00pm

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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals for the Royals Cast (Thursday Cast) will take place on Tuesday, May 5th from 4:30-9:00 and Wednesday, May 6th from 4:30-6:45pm. 

Performances on Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 9th at 12:00pm.

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Auditions for both casts will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 5:00-8:30. This is AFTER the first rehearsal. 

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Fun with Lion King: Minis Program

Mondays 3:45-4:30 OR Thursdays 3:45-4:30

January 19th- April 9th

Enrolling students ages 4-5 

Cost: $250 (*price includes a SistersAct rehearsal t-shirt and rehearsal bag)

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This once a week 45 minute program focuses on learning the basics of theatre for our youngest performers! We will explore singing, acting, and dancing through The Lion King! Students will perform a "Sharecase" with a Lion King theme on the last day of class to show off what they have learned. This Sharecase will take place on Upstreet's Warehouse Stage (located in the back of Northpoint).

 $110 due now and then two remaining payments of $75 due on December 1st and January 1st.

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​Scholarships and financial aid available for all programs. Please email us for an application.

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