Sutterville
2025
About After School Sessions
Sutterville students in grades 1–6 are invited to dive into the magical world of musical theater with our after-school production of The Little Mermaid Jr!​ This fun and rewarding program gives young performers the chance to sing, dance, and act as they prepare for a full-scale stage production. Over the course of the session, students will build confidence, make new friends, and develop valuable performance and teamwork skills — all while bringing this beloved underwater adventure to life!​
Rehearsals take place right on campus after school, making it easy and convenient for families. Every registered student plays a vital role in the ensemble, fostering collaboration and growth, while auditions offer a chance to be selected for featured roles.
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The program culminates in a professionally staged performance at the 24th Street Theater (Sierra 2 Center), where students will shine under the lights and experience the joy of live theater.​
Important Dates
​Registration Opens: August 16
Last Day to Register: September 8
Auditions/Callbacks: September 16 & 18
After School Rehearsals: Sept. 30 - Nov. 6
Tech Week & Performances: Nov. 9 - 16
Registration
Thanks to the incredible support of the Sutterville PTA, tuition for this session will be partially subsidized. Traditionally, the tuition for YAS After School Sessions is $295; however, the Sutterville PTA has brought your cost down to $155 per cast member. Thank you PTA!
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Cast Member Tuition: $155
PTA (contribution per student): $140
Last day to Register: September 8
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Registration is open to Sutterville students in 1st-6th grade.
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Registration is a 2 step process. Your completed online registration form and tuition payment must be received in order to reserve your spot. Registration closes when full or on Sept. 8, whichever comes first. Everyone registered will be cast in the ensemble. Auditions will determine specific roles.
Waitlist: If the cast is full you may request to be placed on the waitlist by completing the online registration form. No payment will be due until you have been notified of an opening.
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Refund Policy: No refund of tuition will be made after September 8. If you withdraw by September 8, your tuition will be refunded minus a $75 cancelation fee.
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Parent Commitment: By registering for this workshop session, each family agrees to complete one volunteer position. Click this Parent Committee Link for jobs and descriptions. If you are unable to commit to a parent position, you must include the $100 "opt out" fee with your tuition payment.
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Costumes: Each cast member will be responsible for providing their own costume and certain accessories.
Auditions
General Auditions
Tues, Sept 16 (3:30-6:00pm)
Location: Sutterville Multi-Purpose Room
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Audition materials and information will be emailed to registered cast members by September 6. Cast members will choose one song and one audition scene from the show.
Callbacks
Thurs, Sept 18 (2:30-5:00pm)
Location: Sutterville Multi-Purpose Room
The callback list and schedule will be emailed after the general auditions. Those called back will be asked to read sides from the script, and sing for specific roles. All registered participants will be cast in the ensemble. Auditions determine featured roles.
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Rehearsals
Dates: Sept 30 - Nov 6
Times: Tues (3:30-6:00pm) & Thurs (2:30-5:00pm)
Location: Sutterville Multi-Purpose Room​
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Rehearsal schedules may vary depending on what is being rehearsed. You may not be scheduled for every rehearsal or the entire rehearsal session. You will receive a detailed schedule once the cast list has been posted. Bring your water bottle, script, pencil, and dress to dance.
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Absences: Attendance is very important. Due to limited rehearsal time we will not be able to go back and re-teach or re-stage scenes for students who are absent. You may not miss more than 3 rehearsals. If a cast member misses a rehearsal, they may not be placed in that particular number. Include any conflicts you have on your registration form in advance. ​​
Tech Week &
Performances
Dates: November 9 - 16
Times: TBA
Location: 24th Street Theater (Sierra 2)
*We are aware of the 5th Grade field trip (Nov 12-13) and will work around it.
*Rehearsals will be scheduled Nov 11 (Veterans Day).
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Tech week is an exciting week of rehearsals at the theater when we set the technical aspects of the show, and for the first time the cast and crew start working with sets, props, costumes, lights, sound, and spacing. Each cast will be scheduled for 3 dress rehearsals and 2 performances. Cast and crew call time is 1 hour prior to each performance.
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Attendance: All tech week rehearsals and performances are mandatory. There can be no absences. Missing a mandatory rehearsal may result in being removed from the show.