PERFORMANCE BLOCK 2026
2025-2026
2nd-3rd Grade Performance Block Musical: NEWSIES JR.
Auditions: Monday, February 9th from 6-9 pm
MANDATORY PARENT ORIENTATION: Monday, February 9th from 6-6:30 pm
Tuition: $225
Staging Rehearsals*
February 16 – March 6
Monday/Friday, 6-9pm
February 21, 3-6pm
Run Through Rehearsals*
March 9-13
M/T/W/Th/F 6-9 pm
Technical Rehearsals*
March 16-17
Monday/Tuesday 6-9pm
Performances*
Friday, March 20th
at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 21st
at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 22nd
at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule PDF coming soon!
2nd - 3rd Grade Musical Pre-Requisites
Performance Block 2-12 Musical: NEWSIES JR.
MUST take any GRCT CORE Musical Class (24/25 or 25/26), PLUS one other choice from below:
1 Year of Summer Camp (2025)
Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (24/25 or 25/26)
Any GRCT ELECTIVE Class (24/25 or 25/26)
2nd and 3rd grade students have the opportunity to join the 4th through 12th grade students in putting together a 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway production Newsies on Civic Theatre’s Mainstage for a paying audience! Students in second and third grades have a reduced rehearsal schedule for the first three weeks, as they will be cast in the larger ensemble numbers as Newsies! Beginning the fourth week of rehearsals, all students will attend staging rehearsals five days a week to run the show! This fast-paced production is a fantastic opportunity to practice your singing, dancing, and acting skills in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone who registers will be cast – do not miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity!
*Absences from Technical Rehearsals and Performances will not be allowed. A single absence during stage rehearsals is permissible, but highly discouraged; this may have an impact on a student’s casting in the program.
Registration deadline for the Performance Block is Friday, January 30th. Sorry, NO refunds will be given after the registration deadline.

4th-12th Grade Performance Block Musical: NEWSIES JR.
Auditions: Monday, February 9th from 6-9 pm
MANDATORY PARENT ORIENTATION: Monday, February 9th from 6-6:30 pm
Tuition: $300
Staging Rehearsals*
February 16 – March 13
M/T/W/Th/F, 6-9 pm
Sat February 21, 3-6pm
Technical Rehearsals*
March 16 – 17
Mon/Tue 6-9 pm
Dress Rehearsals*
March 18 -19
Wed/Thu 6-9:30pm
Performances*
Friday, March 20th
at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 21st
at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 22nd
at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule PDF coming soon!
4th - 12th Grade Musical Pre-Requisites
Performance Block 2-12 Musical: NEWSIES JR.
MUST take any GRCT CORE Musical Class (23/24 OR 24/25), PLUS one other choice from below:
1 Year of Summer Camp (2025)
Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (24/25 or 25/26)
Any GRCT ELECTIVE Class (24/25 or 25/26)
We do NOT make exceptions to these pre-requisites.
Students will perform a 60 minute adaptation of the Broadway production Newsies on Civic Theatre’s Mainstage for a paying audience! This fast-paced production is a fantastic opportunity to practice your singing, dancing, and acting skills in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone who registers will be cast – do not miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity!
*Absences from Technical Rehearsals and Performances will not be allowed. A single absence during stage rehearsals is permissible, but highly discouraged; this may have an impact on a student’s casting in the program.
Registration deadline for the Performance Block is Friday, January 30th. Sorry, NO refunds will be given after the registration deadline.

2025-26 TERM DATES
FALL TERM:
Saturday October 4 -
Thursday November 13 2025
WINTER TERM:
Saturday January 10 -
Thursday February 19 2026
SPRING TERM:
Saturday April 11 -
Tuesday May 19 2026
PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 9 - March 22
(Performances: March 20-22)
Contact Us:
grctschool@grct.org
616-222-6661