MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY
Main Stage (Spring 2026)
(ages 11-18)
Main Stage (Spring 2026)
The Main Stage (Spring) includes Conservatory Courses
in Voice, Acting, Dance and Technical Theatre
to enhance each members' skills and knowledge in Musical Theatre. Students will also
perform in a professional musical at a local professional theatre venue.
What Makes Us Different?
The Lopez Conservatory Program: Main Stage is a unique educational program that offers high quality training in all aspects of Musical Theatre and provides students with the opportunity to perform in a professional venue. This unmatched experience allows students to learn and develop skills beyond their school or community show and perform at a high level. Entrance into the program is by audition only.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW & PHILOSPHY
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ADMITTANCE & AUDITIONS
ADMITTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
We are so excited for you to audition for The LCP Main Stage! Please remember when preparing that while we are auditioning with the show in mind, we are looking for members who show a desire and willingness to grow in this program. Our decisions will be made based on student’s ability to show talent, work ethic and passion for MUSICAL THEATRE. No prior experience is required. Notifications of entry into the program will be sent out within a week following auditions. Please note that roles for our selected show WILL NOT be allocated until the Kick-Off for the program. As an educational program we prioritize the growth and development of our members and WILL NOT allocate roles until after we have selected members for the program. Auditions are open to any and everyone regardless of their enrollment status at LOPEZ.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Accepting students ages 11-18
- Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 (1:00PM-6:00PM)
- Please prepare ONE MINUTE of a Music Theater song. Songs SHOULD be sung with a track. We will have a bluetooth speaker available in order to connect mobile devices to play music tracks. A piano will not be available for accompaniment and ACAPELLA AUDITIONS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED!
- Auditions will include a vocal, acting, and movement portion. Please be aware that you must stay for the entire group audition in order to be considered for accpetance into the program.
- Please be prepared to bring a recent Head Shot as well as a recent resume.
- If you have any questions, please contact THE LCP STAFF. We are here to help!
- If you would like assistance in preparing for your audition, consider booking a few Coaching Sessions!
READY TO AUDITION? FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
- Sign Up For an Audition Time Slot
- Complete & Submit Your Audition Form
- Print, Review, and Practice the Audition Sides for reading Cold Scenes with others as well as prepare to sing any of the songs if asked. ACTING SIDES & MUSIC SIDES
- TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION
If for any reason you are not able to make the live audition date, please contact us for an alternative.
BREAK A LEG!
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CONSERVATORY COURSES
The Lopez Conservatory Program Main Stage forges triple-threat artists through an immersive, rigorous curriculum. Acting classes dismantle inhibitions, delving into character psychology and scene work with an intensity that transforms aspiring performers into compelling storytellers.
Vocal classes are laboratories for the voice, honing technique, expanding range, and refining emotional delivery, unlocking the full expressive power of each student's instrument.
Meanwhile, dance classes build the physical vocabulary essential for the stage, pushing boundaries of grace, strength, and storytelling through movement, from Jazz to contemporary and theatrical styles.
Together, these disciplines, all included within the comprehensive Lopez Conservatory Program, cultivate not just skill, but a profound understanding of the human condition, preparing artists to command the stage with authenticity and electrifying presence.
VOCAL CONDITIONING (WEDNESDAYS, 7PM-8PM)
Student members will learn intermediate-to-advanced vocal techniques to help with vocal flexibility, projection, and purity of tone. They will also work specifically on learning to express their characters through the voice while still maintaining healthy singing techniques. In any performance strong, healthy voices make for a strong, healthy show.
CHARACTERIZATION & ACTOR TRAINING (WEDNESDAYS, 8PM-9PM)
Student members will learn the basics of building a character from the script out onto the stage. We will incorporate the Stanislavski method of acting in our training to give students a strong foundation in their performance. Characterization and Actor Training will assist the student members in developing their performance. It will also provide them with a foundation of knowledge and skills that they will continue to use throughout their career.
DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE (SATURDAYS, 12PM-1PM)
Student members will learn intermediate-to-advanced dance techniques to build a strong foundation for dance in musical theatre. They will learn technique in major dance styles (Ballet and Jazz) and show specific styles (Tap, Modern, Hip Hop) if required. Students will also learn how to express their characters and feeling through dance, using their technique to enhance their performance. This course will provide students with a strong and essential foundation of dance that they will use in throughout their musical theatre journey.
*THE NEW SEASON'S COHORT OF STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED & ACCEPTED IN NOVEMBER.
*THE LCP MAIN STAGE PROGRAM & COURSES WILL BEGIN AT THE END OF EVERY JANUARY THROUGH MAY.
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TECHNICAL THEATRE REQUIREMENT & FAMILY PARTICIPATION
TECHNICAL THEATRE REQUIREMENT & FAMILY PARTICIPATION
Part of deepening your understanding of what goes into a production is exposure to the technical side of a show. All accepted company members will be required to help out with some area of tech, whether it be set building/painting, props, or costumes. This means that your student member will need to attend scheduled workdays. During the workdays we will address these areas of the production, and each student member will be required to complete these Hours.
FAMILY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT
Main Stage Member Families will be required to volunteer for at least one of our tech areas:
Front of House
Costumes
Tech Assistance (set building/props)
Marketing/Sponsorships
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REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will generally be held Saturdays, 1:30-6:30PM and select Sundays if necessary.
Attendance is key to success in the program. Availability and attendance will affect acceptance and role allocation.
*THE NEW SEASON'S COHORT OF STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED & ACCEPTED IN NOVEMBER.
*THE LCP MAIN STAGE PROGRAM & REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN AT THE END OF EVERY JANUARY THROUGH MAY.
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OUR SHOW
BEETLE JUICE JR.
The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral "sucks-yes" on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all! .
TECH WEEK: MAY 11 - 16
SHOW DATES: MAY 14 - 16
THEATRE: FRANKLIN PARK ARTS CENTER
VISIT HERE FOR CHARACTER ROLES
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(FALL 2026) FESTIVAL DIVISION CONTINUANCE
LCP Main Stage Members who opt to continue their training and participate in LCP (Fall) Festival Division & The Junior Theatre Festival will be GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE into that program but will need to audition again for role placement for participation in The Junior Theatre Festival.
Main Stage Members who opt to participate in the LCP Festival Division will also receive a 15% Discount on Festival Division Tuition Fees.
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TUITION & FEES
2026 TUITION: $2200 per student
-4 Monthly Installment Payment Plan Available- ($550/Month)
Tuition includes all Conservatory Training Courses, Rehearsals, Liscensing Fees, Performance Theatre Rental, All Live Performances, Professional Video Coverage Digital Download of shows, 4 Complimentary Tickets to final shows, All Creative & Tech Staff and Cast Shirts.
LCP MAIN STAGE is a 5 Month Educational Program (Jan - May)
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THE CREATIVE TEAM
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PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE SHOW
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OUR MAIN STAGE MEMORIES
The Little Mermaid Jr. (2025)
Aladdin the Musical Jr. (2024)
Shrek the Musical Jr. (2023)
Beauty and the Beast Jr. (2022)
VIDEO CLIP
Matilda the Musical Jr. (2021)
Suessical the Musical Jr. (2019)
Aladdin the Musical Jr. (2018)
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SPONSOR THE SHOW
Do you own a business or KNOW family, friends, neighbors and associates who do? Consider sponsoring THE SHOW with exposure to over 800+ potential customers between 4/5 shows.
