ELIGIBILITY
Moana Jr. is presented by Kidz Act Up (KAU) and is open to grades 2-9. (Studio enrollment is not required.) This Registration Form must be completed in order to audition for a role. Please note that Moana Jr. is a KAU Conservatory production and casting is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions
August 17th 12-2pm
[Call back list posted August 17th by 5pm]
Callbacks/First Rehearsal
August 24th 9-2pm
[Cast list posted August 29th by 5pm]
Rehearsals
Aug 24 - Oct 19; Sundays 9-2pm
Saturday, Oct 18th from 11:15-2:30pm (mandatory rehearsal)
Tech & Dress Rehearsals
Wed, Oct 22 - Thurs, Oct 23; 5:30-8:30pm
Performances
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm Call / 7pm Show
Sat, Oct 25, 12:30pm Call / 2pm Show
Sat, Oct 25, 5:30pm Call / 7pm Show
CONFLICTS
It is very important that you list ALL conflicts on the audition form. This includes studio dance classes, school events, sports, appointments, vacations, etc. Any conflicts that arise that were not listed prior to casting may not be approved or may result in student being dismissed from the production.
Students cannot have any conflicts during Saturday mandatory rehearsals, Tech or Dress Rehearsals, or for any performance dates, to be eligible for casting.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please arrive at least 15 mins early. Make sure you have completed the online
Registration Form and bring a current headshot. Students should prepare a 1 minute cut of a song and perform to a backing track. (Karaoke tracks are often available on Youtube.) Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in to both Auditions and Callbacks. All auditions and rehearsals will be held at MP Dance (8674 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942).
PRODUCTION FEE
There is a $425 production fee per performer. All auditionees that are cast in Moana Jr. will be notified on Sunday, August 17th by 5pm with an invitation to attend callbacks. Auditionees must pay their production fee deposit, or establish their payment plan, by August 23rd in order to confirm their casting. Late production fee deposits may result in the forfeit of casting. All fees should be made through our parent portal, Jackrabbit. Accounts will be updated and emails sent after auditions - please contact the studio with any questions.
$150 - Production Fee Deposit due by August 23, 2025
$275 - Production Fee Balance due by September 14, 2025
- OR-
$400 - Full Production Fee paid in full by August 23, 2025
*Payment plans, financial assistance & sibling discounts available. Please contact the office for more information.
Additional Fees
- Lost or damaged script - $25 replacement fee
- Garment bag/Storage bin - $30 fee (only for performers new to MPD/KAU)
- Additional production t-shirts - $25 each
- Other items that performers may need such as; tights, shoes, leotards, etc. will be shared at a later date if they need to be purchased.
All Payments/Fees are non-refundable and subject to additional late fees if payments are not made by their due date.
SPECIAL DEALS
Accepted cast members are offered the following discounts on MPD/KAU Merch!
- Water bottle w/ name = $15
- MPD duffle bag = $25
- MPD t-shirt (black with white logo) = $20