Academy Youth Theatre Productions

March – May 2026

Ages 12 – 17

Registration for Legally Blonde JR will open December 19, 2025 @10:00AM. 

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical.

 This program is open to performers between the ages of 12 and 17 interested in a fast-paced rehearsal process aimed to develop and grow skills of artistic expression, self-confidence, and collaborative teamwork in theatre arts. 

NOTE: While this version of Legally Blonde has been adapted from the full-length Broadway musical for younger performers, the story of Legally Blonde still involves some more mature themes and musical numbers. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the source material and the JR adaptation of the musical before registering to decide if you and your teenager are comfortable with its content. The script will be performed as written and licensed by MTI with no further changes made by the Academy of Music.

LEGALLY BLONDE JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

• Registration Opens December 19, 2025  

• Ages 12 – 17

• March 2026 – May 2026

• $450 Total for Registration

• Important Dates –  
• Auditions March 14, 2026
• Callbacks March 15, 2026
• Rehearsals start March 24, 2026
• Rehearsals are from 5pm – 7pm 
• Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
• Tech/Dress rehearsals May 25, 26, 27, & 28
• Tech / Dress Rehearsals the week of May 25th are from 5pm – 7:30pm. 
• Performances 
• May 29 @7pm 
• May 30 @7pm 

Financial Information

• Tuition of $435 + $15 registration fee = $450 total cost for the program. 

• Tuition helps cover costs of props and costumes and hiring professional artists to direct and design for this show.

• The cost of a cast t-shirt is also included in tuition.

• The $15 registration fee covers Academy of Music administration and production costs prior to rehearsals, as well as any processing and convenience provided by Studio Pro.

• Full tuition is due at the time of registration through Dance Studio Pro.

• Refund Protocol: The $15 registration fee in addition to 50% of tuition ($217.50) is considered a deposit to claim your spot and is non-refundable.

• No refunds will be given after March 10, 2026.

Registration 

• Registration will go live on December 19,  2025, @10:00AM. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait! 

• Registration is through Studio Pro (Previously known as “Dance Studio Pro”). You will need to create an account for you and your child to register.

• All who register will be cast in the show.

• A Parent/Student Forms Packet will be emailed to you prior to rehearsals beginning. Please review, sign, and return all of its contents before the audition. 

• If registration is full you can still sign up for the wait list in case a spot opens up for you. You will be notified via email if a spot opens for you.

Auditions

• Auditions will take place on the morning of March 14, 2026. Specific times and details will be sent after registration. 

• If you are unavailable to audition in person on March 14, please contact education@aomtheatre.com immediately to set up a video audition or make other arrangements. 

• Video auditions will be due by March 13, 2026.

• In auditions, you will learn a short dance combo and perform a one minute solo vocal audition.

• **Everyone who is registered will be cast in the show!**

Vocal Audition

• Please prepare to sing a 1 minute audition cut of a Musical Theatre song in the style of the show.  

• Prepare to sing with a karaoke track that you’ve practiced with. 

• Karaoke tracks can be readily found on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. Please no tracks with voices. 

• You can bring this ready to go on your own device, or you can send it in advance to education@aomtheatre.com. 

• There will be no live pianist for this audition.

Dance Audition

• Dance auditions will happen during your audition group time. 

• You will be taught a short combination of dance and perform it for the directing team. 

• Come wearing appropriate attire  for dance with your hair pulled away from your face. 

• Come to the audition with your body warmed up and ready to move and dance.

Callbacks

• Everyone who is registered and auditions will receive a callback time as well. 

• Callbacks will take place in the morning / early afternoon of Sunday, March 15, 2026.

• Callback times are assigned at random. Let us know if there are windows of time you are not available by emailing education@aomtheatre.com.

• If you are unable to make the March 15 callbacks, please notify us in advance by emailing education@aomtheatre.com and we will make other arrangements.

• Callback material will be sent out after auditions. (This will be a short section of a song or dialogue from the show.) 

• Students are asked to learn and prepare their callback material to the best of their ability prior to their callback time. 

• Callbacks will be in short sessions with the cast member and the directing team.

• A cast list will be sent via email before the first rehearsal, but no sooner than March 22, 2026.  

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

• Most rehearsals will be at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, though some may be held at another nearby location. Specific dates will be shared in advance via email; please be sure to check your email frequently for these communications. 

• A detailed rehearsal calendar will be shared after auditions based on the conflicts you have shared prior to rehearsals starting. (Conflict calendar is part of the Parent/Student Forms Packet).

• Not everyone will be needed and called to all rehearsals. There is a weekly email with the specific schedule and other updates.

• Everyone who registers must be able to attend at least the majority of all rehearsals, and must be available for all rehearsals the last three weeks of the program (May 12 – 29, 2026).

• Missing rehearsals may result in not being in certain songs and scenes or having certain parts reassigned. We want everyone to have as much stage time as possible, but rehearsal time is very limited and there may not be enough time in the process to re-teach material that is missed. Thank you for understanding.

January – March 2026

Ages 9 – 14 

REGISTRATION IS FULL TO CAPACITY

You can join the waitlist through the registration system, and will be notified via email if a spot becomes available. 

• Registration Opens Sep 5, 2025  
• Ages 9 – 16
• Dec 29, 2025 – March 21, 2026
• $450 Total for Registration

There are 2 separate sessions/casts for Frozen JR.: a Mon/Wed Session and Tues/Thurs Session.

Both sessions rehearse January through March on different days of the week, and will each have two performances the weekend of March 19 – 21, 2026. The cast / program that you register for is the cast that you will rehearse and perform with. Swapping/trading casts/performances with other participants will not be allowed. You must commit and be available for the cast session that you register for. 

• MON / WED SESSION  
• THIS SESSION IS FULL TO CAPACITY. You can join the waitlist through Studio Pro and will be notified via email if a spot opens. 
• Important Dates –  
  • Auditions December 29, 2025 
  • Callbacks January 3, 2026
  • Rehearsals start January 5, 2026
  • Rehearsals are from 5pm – 7pm 
  • Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. 
  • Tech/Dress rehearsals March 16 & 18, 2026 
  • March 16 Rehearsal will be from 5pm – 7:30pm
  • March 18 Rehearsal will be from 4:30pm – 7pm
  • Performances 
  • March 20 @6:30pm 
  • March 21 @3:30pm   

• TUES / THURS SESSION  
• THIS SESSION IS FULL TO CAPACITY. You can join the waitlist through Studio Pro and will be notified via email if a spot opens. 
• Important Dates –  
  • Auditions December 29, 2025
  • Callbacks January 3, 2026
  • Rehearsals start January 6, 2026
    • Rehearsals are from 5pm – 7pm
    • Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.  
  • Tech/Dress rehearsals March 17 & 18
    • March 17 Rehearsal will be from 5pm – 7:30pm
    • March 18 Rehearsal will be from 6pm – 8:30pm  
  • Performances
    • March 19 @6:30pm 
    • March 21 @6:30pm

Financial Information

• Tuition of $435 + $15 registration fee = $450 total cost for the program. 
  • Tuition helps cover costs of props and costumes and hiring professional artists to direct and design for this show.
  • The cost of a cast t-shirt is also included in tuition.
  • The $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 Protocol: The $15 registration fee in addition to 50% of tuition ($217.50) is considered a deposit to claim your spot and is non-refundable.
• No refunds will be given after December 19, 2025. 

Registration 

• Registration will go live on September 5,  2025, @10:00AM. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait! 
  • Registration is through Dance Studio Pro. You will need to create an account for you and your child to register.
  • All who register will be cast in the show.
• A Parent/Student Forms Packet will be emailed to you prior to rehearsals beginning. Please review, sign, and return all of its contents before the audition. 
• If registration is full you can still sign up for the wait list in case a spot opens up for you. You will be notified via email if a spot opens for you.

Auditions

• Auditions for both casts will take place on the morning of December 29, 2025. Specific times and details will be sent after registration. 
• If you are unavailable to audition in person on December 29, please contact education@aomtheatre.com immediately to set up a video audition or make other arrangements. 
• Video auditions will be due by December 23, 2025.
• In auditions, you will learn a short dance combo and perform a one minute solo vocal audition.
• **Everyone who is registered will be cast in the show!**

Vocal Audition

• Please prepare to sing a 1 minute audition cut of a Musical Theatre song in the style of the show.  
• Prepare to sing with a karaoke track that you’ve practiced with. 
  • Karaoke tracks can be readily found on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. Please no tracks with voices. 
  • You can bring this ready to go on your own device, or you can send it in advance to education@aomtheatre.com. 
• There will be no live pianist for this audition.

Dance Audition

• Dance auditions will happen during your audition group time. 
• You will be taught a short combination of dance and perform it for the directing team. 
  • Come wearing appropriate attire  for dance with your hair pulled away from your face. 
  • Come to the audition with your body warmed up and ready to move and dance.

Callbacks

• Everyone who is registered and auditions will receive a callback time as well. 
• Callbacks will take place in the morning / early afternoon of Saturday, January 3, 2026, between 9am and 3pm.
  • Callback times are assigned at random. Let us know if there are windows of time you are not available by emailing education@aomtheatre.com.
  • If you are unable to make the January 3 callbacks, please notify us before auditions on December 29 in advance by emailing education@aomtheatre.com and we will make other arrangements.
• Callback material will be sent out after auditions. (This will be a short section of a song or dialogue from the show.) 
  • Students are asked to learn and prepare their callback material to the best of their ability prior to their callback time. 
  • Callbacks will be in short sessions with the cast member and the directing team.
• A cast list will be sent via email before the first rehearsal.  

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals will take place from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
  • Most rehearsals will be at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, though some may be held at another nearby location. Specific dates will be shared in advance via email; please be sure to check your email frequently for these communications. 
  • A detailed rehearsal calendar will be shared after auditions based on the conflicts you have shared prior to rehearsals starting. (Conflict calendar is part of the Parent/Student Forms Packet).
• Not everyone will be needed and called to all rehearsals. There is a weekly email with the specific schedule and other updates.
• Everyone who registers must be able to attend at least the majority of all rehearsals, and must be available for all rehearsals the last three weeks of the program (March 2 – 21, 2026).
  • Missing rehearsals may result in not being in certain songs and scenes or having certain parts reassigned. We want everyone to have as much stage time as possible, but rehearsal time is very limited and there may not be enough time in the process to re-teach material that is missed. Thank you for understanding.
• Swapping/trading casts/performances with other participants will not be allowed. You must commit and be available for the cast session that you register for.

DISNEY’S FROZEN JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Fall 2026

Ages 6 – 10 

• Registration Opening in Summer of 2026
• Rehearsals Sep – Oct 2026
• Performs late October 2026

More Details TBA!