Palace Performance Company
Train. Perform. Excel.
Program Director: Kristen Rogers | Company Manager: Jesee Smart |
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Please email Company Manager Jesee Smart at ppc@georgetownpalace.com for more info.
The Palace Performance Company is a dedicated group of young artists looking to commit to a higher level of training and performance, with individualized guidance through their personal growth and development, and who want to be a part of a true ensemble. These students might be considering studying the arts at the collegiate level or pursuing a professional career. Students will work with professional artists to hone their crafts, build their skills and confidence, and find their voices and identity as artists. Palace Performance Company members will serve as ambassadors for the Palace in and around Georgetown.
Once the audition is completed, the student may be offered a spot in the company. Students and families will further work with our faculty to construct a specific series of classes and performance opportunities that will both challenge and excite.
Company Members
After the initial audition, students may be invited to join the program in one of three levels (Senior, Junior, or Kids). As this is a training program, placement is determined annually during the audition process. All members of all levels are required to attend the auditions every year. Students that remain in good financial and behavioral standing will not be removed from the program.
KIDS
PPC KIDS:
- Company Members in grades 2nd through 5th grades placed after the audition.
- Participate in Education Productions typically in Fall and Spring. Shows for this level are usually 30-45 minutes in length.
- Should take 2-3 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (4:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC KIDS commitment is two to three nights per week. Rehearsals take place either on a weeknight or Sunday.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Perform at December Stroll (December 3-5) and Poppy Fest (end of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC KIDS is $210 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
JUNIOR
PPC JUNIOR:
- Company Members in grades 5th through 8th grades placed after the audition.
- Participate in Education Productions typically in Fall and Spring. Shows for this level are usually 45-60 minutes in length.
- Should take 4-5 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (4:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC JUNIOR commitment is two to four nights per week. Rehearsals take place either on a weeknight or Sunday.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Perform at December Stroll (December 3-5) and Poppy Fest (end of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC JUNIOR is $240 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
SENIOR
PPC SENIOR:
- Company Members in grades 8th through 12th grades placed after the audition.
- Attend ensemble and rep meetings on Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
- May participate in at least two PPC Senior Exclusive productions. Shows for this level are usually 60-90 minutes in length.
- Should take 5-8 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (5:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC SENIOR commitment is five to six nights per week. Rehearsals will typically take place on Friday evenings and/or Sunday afternoons.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Participate in the Senior PPC Showcase (May), December Stroll (December 3-5), and Poppy Fest (End of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC SENIOR is $295 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
Unparalleled Performing Arts Training
Saturday mornings beginning in September the PPC SENIORS will meet at the Palace from 9:00 or 10:00 am until 12:00. During this time we will work on dance and vocal rep, build our ensemble through acting games and exercises, work advanced group vocal skills, relax with some yoga, and prep for auditions and the end-of-the-year showcase.
All Company members will participate in specialty events through-out the year. These events are all lead by industry professionals. Past workshops have included a voice master class with Broadway actor Ray McCleod, an audition workshop with Jill Leiberknight, MFA, a creativity workshop with Jess Pillmore, MFA, a talent agent meet and greet with agents from Collier Talent, a mock audition with casting director Donise Hardy, a class with two members of National Tour of Waitress, as well as several additional dance and vocal master classes.
December Stroll – Georgetown Community Event (December)
Poppy Fest – Georgetown Community Event (April)
Senior PPC Showcase (May)
Through their Academy classes, students will gain the skills and materials necessary for upcoming BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) auditions. The PPC is designed to be a multiple-year program, and by the time students reach the 11th grade they will be armed with vocal rep and monologues as well as crucial warm-up, interview, and audition skills.