Spring 2026 Show Classes

  • A promotional poster for Broadway Finishing School, presented by Rising Stars Performing Arts, featuring a stage with red curtains, imitation marquee lights, and information about class schedules for grades 8-12, Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with a showcase in May TBA.

    Broadway Finishing School 2026

    Grades: 8-12
    Tuition: $495
    Schedule: Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Showcase: TBA (May likely)

    *This is a Company mandatory course

    Ready to take center stage? Whether you’re auditioning for your school musical, community theatre, or college program, this class will give you the tools and confidence to stand out. In RSPA’s annual audition prep course, students will refine their audition songs, monologues, and movement skills while learning what makes a truly unforgettable performance.

    Throughout the session, participants will receive personalized coaching on material selection, acting through song, and presentation - plus professional tips to help you walk into any audition with confidence. The class also includes a resume workshop to help you create or polish your theatrical résumé and an opportunity for updated headshots.

    Taught by Joe Santaniello of Santaniello Vocal Studios, whose students have gone on to attend top musical theatre and classical voice programs nationwide, this course is a must for any aspiring performer ready to level up their craft. The session culminates in a showcase performance, where students can strut their stuff and show off their progress!

    Recommended for: Students currently studying voice or audition repertoire who are ready for individualized coaching and real-world audition experience.

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  • A promotional poster with a purple starry background for a performance of Beetlejuice Jr. by Rising Stars Performing Arts. It includes show details for grades 7-12, on Saturdays from 12:45 to 3:45, with performances on May 16 and 17, featuring the title 'Beetlejuice Jr.' in bold, black-and-white lettering with a green bug icon, and a green border.

    Beetlejuice Jr

    **REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**
    GRADES: 7-12
    TUITION: $495
    SCHEDULE: Saturdays 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
    FIRST REHEARSAL: January 3rd
    SHOWS: 5/16 & 5/17

    Click here for full rehearsal schedule

    It’s showtime! Step into the hilarious, spooky, and heart-filled world of Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the Broadway smash hit and beloved Tim Burton classic. When strange and unusual teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house, she quickly discovers she’s not alone, there’s a recently deceased couple and one mischievous demon with a flair for the dramatic! 

    Together, they unleash a world of chaos, comedy, and surprisingly touching moments about family, grief, and being seen for who you really are.

    With high-energy songs, larger-than-life characters, and over-the-top dance numbers, Beetlejuice JR. is the perfect mix of spooky fun and Broadway spectacle. Students will bring this “dead-funny” story to life while learning to blend bold character work, comedic timing, and emotional depth onstage.

    Join us for a theatrical experience that’s weird, wild, and wonderfully unforgettable, because life’s too short to be normal!

  • Poster for 'Matilda the Musical Jr.' presented by Rising Stars Performing Arts with a silhouette of a girl standing in front of a bright light against a starry background, and event details including grades, days, and times.

    Matilda Jr

    **REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**
    Grades: 2-8
    Tuition: $495
    Schedule: Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM* (*Rehearsals in the month of April will be extended to 7:30)
    Shows: Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM

    Click here for full rehearsal schedule

    Rebellion is nigh! Step into the magical, mischievous world of Matilda JR., the delightfully witty musical that celebrates the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Meet Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant little girl armed with sharp wit, big dreams, and a few extraordinary powers. With courage and cleverness, she takes a stand against her neglectful parents and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, inspiring her classmates to rise up and prove that even the smallest voices can spark the biggest changes.

    Packed with high-energy dance numbers, clever humor, and unforgettable songs like “Naughty” and “Revolting Children,” this production is a joyful, empowering celebration of creativity, resilience, and girl power. Students will dive into bold character work, learn precision choreography, and master expressive storytelling through song and movement.

    Join us as our cast of “revolting children” takes over the stage, because sometimes, being a little bit naughty is exactly what the world needs!