Music Theater FAQs

here are the most frequently asked questions

1. Will any rehearsal conflicts be accepted?

Yes - Cast Members can miss up to two rehearsals without their role being changed or modified. They cannot miss any rehearsals that are within 1 (one) month of the actual performance for any reason.

Friday Fun Theatre Students can miss rehearsal - please let the director know in advance!

2. What are the fees and costs associated with being a cast member?

Tuition for the Theater Jr Program (Ages 8 - 18) is $185 per month. This rate includes the costume rentals/purchases, professional videography of the shows, venue and technical labor costs, etc. It does not include tickets purchased to attend the show (ticket costs range from $17.50 - $25 per ticket).

Tuition for the Fun Friday Theatre (Kinder - 3rd grade) is $150/month. This rate includes the rehearsals costumes, and parents can video these shows. Tickets are $5 - $8 per seat and seating is limited to only 50 attendees per show.

3. Age requirement/range?

For Theater Jr - ages 8 - 18 (2nd grade to Seniors)

For Fun Friday Theatre - it is Kinder - 3rd grade (typically 5 - 8, but 3rd graders who are 9 may also participate)

4. when are auditions?

Check under the “Musical Theater” drop-down of our website for links to specific shows and auditions.

Fun Friday Theatre does not have auditions or call-backs, it is open enrollment.

5. WHAT DO CALLBACKS ENTAIL?

Callbacks typically will be immediately after individual auditions on the SAME DAY. We will start with a simple dance audition followed by additional reading and singing from the script and score. We strive to cast every individual that attends auditions and call-backs.

Callbacks are not applicable for Fun Friday Theatre. Everyone is welcome to join (provided they meet the age/grade requirement).

6. where are rehearsals held?

When we contract with a school to run an after-school theater program - then rehearsals are held at that school’s location immediately following dismissal. We are currently at Del Sur the Design39 Campus. Students who attend that school can be a part of these casts. ALL students from any school can participate in The Music Pillars MainStage cast which rehearses at our 4S/Del Sur location at 10710 Thornmint Rd, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92127. We also have a Thursday Early-Release Cast that is also at our Studio on Thursdays from 2pm - 4:30pm.

Fun Friday Theatre rehearsals are held at 10710 Thornmint Rd, Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92127. They are on Fridays from 4pm - 5:30pm.

7. where/WHEN WILL THE PERFORMANCES BE?

For our Theater Jr shows, we typically perform at the Del Norte Theater or Design 39 Campus depending on availability. See your exact show details for any changes to that venue. The Del Norte Theater is located at 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127. For our summer camps, and workshops. For Fun Friday Theater shows, - we typically hold those performances at our studio location or another smaller theater space.

9. Have more questions?

Feel free to call us at 858-999-8584 or email our Stage Manager Melissa at coordinator@musicpillars.com

For more questions about the Fun Friday Theatre Program - please email the Director Scott scott@musicpillars.com