This clinic is being offered on May 7 & 8 from 4:30 – 6:00pm. Please sign up only ONCE, as the clinic is the same each day.

We are delighted to welcome new students to our production classes, but for those who have had no prior experience on stage in a theatrical production, the audition process and the first few weeks of rehearsals can be overwhelming. To alleviate this, we are offering a FREE theatre clinic for children ages 8-14 who have never participated in a theatre production before and think they might want to give it a try.

Attendance is REQUIRED for any child wishing to participate in Beetlejuice Jr. who has no previous theatre experience.

Students with prior experience will be required to list their most recent/relevant experience in their registration.

Not sure if their prior experience is enough? If in doubt – attend the clinic!

Neither prior experience nor participating in this clinic will guarantee a spot in the production class.

Submit one registration form for EACH student that you wish to enter into the lottery.
NOTE: You are REQUIRED to list either the date your child attended the Youth on Stage audition clinic (if they have no previous theatre experience) OR list their most recent/relevant stage experience.

All lottery winners will be notified on June 1st via email of acceptance into the class.  All others will be notified via email that they are on the waitlist.

On July 1 – 3 all winners will be sent a registration link via email and given 48 hours to complete their registration using a code.  This link is non-transferable. After that 48 hour window has passed, any seats that have not been claimed are opened back up and another name will be drawn.  This process will continue until the roster is full.

Once the production class is full the waitlist will be maintained until Sunday, August 17, and the process above will be followed for any seats that open back up. The waitlist will be taken down and the roster will officially close on Tuesday, August 19.

REQUIREMENTS

• Age: This program is for students 8 years old and up. Student must be 8 by the date of the first class on August 19, 2025 to participate
• EITHER/OR: Theatre Audition Clinic Workshop, OR Prior Experience

EXPECTATIONS
Students registering to participate in this production of Beetlejuice Jr. are making a commitment to put their energy and focus into creating a magical experience for all cast and crew members as well as the audience. All registrants will be cast in a role in the show, whether lead, supporting or ensemble, and will go through an audition process to select the correct roles for each actor. Parents should prepare their children that ALL members of a cast are important and work together to tell the story on stage.

A successful production relies on actors being available for scheduled rehearsals and learning their lines, music, and dances. Only three absences will be accepted. It’s important to note that absences also include arriving late or leaving early, except in rare circumstances, as these can be disruptive and may cause students to miss important scenes.

Please indicate any conflicts on the registration form when you register your child. We will do our best to accommodate conflicts when possible. However, significant conflicts may lead to your child being replaced in the cast or having reduced stage appearances

AUDITIONS

• Location: Grosse Pointe Theatre Rehearsal Studio – 315 Fisher Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
• Thursday, August 14, 6-7 p.m. Mandatory Parent Meeting
• Tuesday 8/19 & Wednesday 8/20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meet your Beetlejuice Teammates and Audition Workshop for all registered students (materials will be available in advance)
• Saturday, August 23
  • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Rising Star Auditions – Ages 8 & 9 (Parents will sign their child up for an audition time slot)
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Show Stoppers Auditions – Ages 10-14 (Parents will sign their child up for an audition time slot)

REHEARSALS
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals for the 2025-26 year will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (In previous years, they were held on Mondays and Wednesdays.) Saturday morning rehearsals remain the same.

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, August 26, 2024 and will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Students may not be called to all rehearsals. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be available after auditions.

Tech and dress rehearsals will be Sunday, November 8—Wednesday, November 12. Shows will be Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at 1 p.m. (Sensory), Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 16 at 1 p.m. Attendance at all tech week rehearsals and the performances is mandatory.

If you have questions prior to registering your child, please email [email protected].

CANCELLATIONS

• The last day to cancel for this program is by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 and you must do so by calling the Grosse Pointe Theatre Ticket Office at (313) 881-4004, or emailing [email protected].
• All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
• $15 Registration Fee is non-refundable.