Any submissions received after Tuesday, January 6th will be charged a $10 late fee.

 

• If you are in varying levels of dance class throughout the week, you will be required to attend the lowest level audition group and may be asked to stay for the higher level audition group
• If you would like to be considered for a Main Character, you must attend BOTH the Vocal and Dance Auditions.   

Delinquent MSA accounts will NOT be eligible for ensemble participation.

 Dance Ensemble Audition Schedule

 

The full audition schedule will be announced after the registration deadline. Students will be grouped by age and dance level, with specific audition times assigned to each group. Dancers will not be required to attend all day. Approximate audition lengths by level are listed below. Evening callbacks may be held at the Director’s discretion.

For planning purposes:

9:30am–6:30pm Dance Ensemble Auditions  
6:30pm–8:30pm Main Character Callbacks (if needed)

Approximate audition length by level:

Levels 3–4: ~2 hours  
Levels 5–7: ~3–4 hours  
Levels 8+: ~3–4 hours

                             

ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTION: Participation in Metropolitan School of the Arts Spring Production Ensemble is by audition only. The Ensemble is a highly motivated and talented group of students who will perform as the main characters in the Spring Production as well as a group of dancers who carry the storyline of the show through key dance pieces. Students will be assigned as characters and/or to dance/vocal pieces based on the assignment of the directors and choreographers. Students selected to participate in the Ensemble must demonstrate a high degree of technical proficiency, exuberant stage presence, and a positive working attitude.THE ENSEMBLE PERFORMS IN ALL SIX SHOWS!
 
AUDITION EXPECTATIONS and ACCEPTANCE OF ROLES:  When you audition for the Ensemble, you are expected to remain professional and courteous during the entire audition process, especially upon the posting of the cast. As always, if you have any questions about your audition, we are happy to provide feedback. If you audition, you will be expected to participate in ALL pieces and/or character roles you are assigned. A student may not choose to decline a specific piece or role as choreographers and directors assume they are casting a finalized cast upon auditions. If you are only interested in participating in a limited number of Ensemble dances, please note your request on your audition form.

 

ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL and PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:

Ensemble Rehearsals Day/Time Options:

*Each dance will have approximately 5 hours rehearsal scheduled during one of the following slots prior to full cast run throughs in May and June:

Fridays 8:00-10:30pm

Saturdays 3:00-10:30pm

And Sundays 10:30am-5:00pm

 

PLEASE NOTE: Each dance/vocal ensemble will only need to rehearse approximately 2-3 weeks, so this is NOT every weekend commitment unless you are in multiple ensembles/a main character.  Please anticipate mandatory full cast run through rehearsals in May and June as we approach the show! Students are expected to learn, execute, and perfect dances in short periods of time; therefore, consistent attendance is imperative. All conflicts stated on the audition form will be excused. Additional conflicts may result in loss or re-casting of role/ensemble. Dancers with unexcused absences will not be eligible to perform.

 

PARTICIPATION & COSTUME FEES: Upon acceptance of a role, a participation fee, as well as applicable costume fees, will be charged to your Metropolitan account on file. Participation fees are $225 per student. Costume fees will be $100-$120 per costume for ensemble roles and $125-$300 for principal roles depending on costume needs and will be disclosed in advance.

 

FEE AGREEMENT:  I agree to have the Participation fee charged to my account on February 15, 2026, and the main character and ensemble costume fees charged on March 15, 2026. I agree to provide payment in the form of cash, check, or a valid credit card for these charges should the card on file be denied.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT: Metropolitan School of the Arts is on a mission to launch extraordinary students who change the world by reaching their fullest potential as artists, innovators, and global citizens. The artistic, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development and well-being of our students is the primary concern of the MSA faculty and staff.

The Standards of Behavior outlined below apply to all members of the school community, including students, parents and guardians, school staff, volunteers, and visitors to create a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment for everyone.

Be responsible, respectful, and kind.

Arrive on time and attend all required classes, appointments, rehearsals, and performances. 

Inform faculty and administration in a timely manner regarding absences, tardiness, and early dismissals.

Wear the proper dress-code attire.

Bring necessary materials and equipment.   

Be courteous and follow the instructions of faculty, staff, administration, and volunteers.

Communicate at all times in a positive and honest manner and avoid abusive, ridiculing, intimidating, and/or demeaning comments and behaviors.

Keep Metropolitan an environment free from alcohol and illegal or unauthorized prescription drugs both on and off-campus.

Help maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment during all MSA classes, events, and activities.

Preserve the privacy of others and their belongings in an honest and helpful manner.

Avoid negative or inappropriate comments about the school, the faculty/staff, and classmates in the public sphere.

Represent Metropolitan School of the Arts in a positive and responsible manner with their words and actions at all times.