The Academy of Music

Academy Youth Theatre Productions

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Classes

September – October 2025

Ages 6 – 9

Music and Lyrics by
Mel Leven, Randy Rogel, Richard Gibbs, Brian Smith, Martin Lee Fuller, Dan Root

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by
Marcy Heisler

Music Adapted and Arranged by
Bryan Louiselle

Based on the Screenplay by
Bill Peet

Based on the Novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

Registration opens July 11th, 2025
Ages 6 – 9
Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays 5pm – 6:30pm (90 minutes)
September 2ndd – October 24th
Performance October 24th, 2025
$425 Total for Registration

ABOUT THE SHOW

All of London is barking about this 30 minute musical version of the classic Disney animated feature 101 Dalmatians. Join Roger, Anita, Pongo, Perdita, and their pups as they race their way through madcap adventures and thwart the villainous Cruella De Vil. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Disney songs including “Cruella De Vil” and “Dalmatian Vacation.”

This production is open to kids ages 6 – 9 of any level of experience in performing arts. This process is focused towards younger ages to have an introductory experience in the joys and development of skills that come with being in a musical theatre production.

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AGES

Kids ages 6 – 9
Must be at least the age of 6 prior to the start of the program.

REHEARSALS

Tuesdays & Thursdays
September 2nd – October 23rd, 2025
5:00pm – 6:30pm (90 minutes)
Performance October 24th, 2025 at the Academy of Music Theatre
Most rehearsals are located at the Academy of Music in Northampton with some rehearsals being held at Down Right Studios in Florence.
Everyone who registers should be available for at least the majority of rehearsals, and MUST be able to attend all rehearsals in the final two weeks and the performance itself.
Missing rehearsals may result in not being in certain songs and scenes. We want everyone to have as much stage-time as possible, but there isn’t enough time in the process to always be able to re-teach material that was missed. Thank you for understanding.

PERFORMANCE

October 24th, 2025
Kids called @5:00pm
Show starts @6:00pm

AUDITIONS

September 2nd – In rehearsal the kids will all learn a group dance and a short singing solo (A specific audition cut will be shared prior to the program starting).
September 4th – All of the kids will perform the dance learned on the 2nd and sing the audition cut in small groups.

Kids will be invited to step forward and sing the audition cut on their own.
Not everyone needs to sing the audition cut alone – it is to hear who is comfortable with having a solo singing role.
Roles will be decided by the directing team after this rehearsal and shared to the cast via email before the next rehearsal that takes place on September 9th.

Everyone who is registered will be cast in the show.

FINANCIAL INFO

Tuition of $410 + $15 Registration Fee = $425 total cost for the program.
Tuition helps cover costs of props and costume pieces, and also in hiring professional theatre artists and teachers to direct and design for this show.
Cost of a show cast T-Shirt is included in tuition. All cast members will receive and perform the show in their show T-Shirt.
$15 Registration Fee covers Academy of Music administration and production costs prior to rehearsals, as well as any processing and convenience provided by Dance Studio Pro.
Full tuition is due at the time of registration through Dance Studio Pro.
Refund Policy: The $15 registration fee in addition to 50% of tuition ($205) is considered a deposit to claim your spot and is non-refundable.