PERFORMANCE BLOCK

2024-2025

Performance Block 2025

Performance Block Pre-Requisites

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a Civic Mainstage production? Now you can find out! Our Performance Block classes for grades 2+ mimic the experience of a Civic Mainstage process – from audition to performance – in a condensed block of time! A professional staff of directors, stage managers, music director, choreographer, designers and technicians will take students through the entire process, culminating in three public performances for a paying audience on Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Meijer Majestic Stage.

Performance Block classes are intended to be an opportunity for active students to apply the skills they have been learning in classes and camps to their work as a performer. In order to ensure students are prepared for the rigor of the program, certain prerequisites are required in order for a student to participate in Performance Block productions.

**Previous participation in the Performance Block does not count as a prerequisite**

Please see the chart below to determine if your child has met the prerequisite requirements. If you have any questions about their eligibility, please call the office at 616-222-6653, ext. 2. Performance Block Productions fill quickly – so do not wait to register!

    Performance Block Interest Form

    View the Performance Block Interest Form here »

    We do NOT make exceptions to these pre-requisites.

    NEW THIS YEAR!

    Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, there is an ALL NEW Performance Block registration process. 

    • All students interested in participating in the Performance Block can complete a Performance Block Interest Form. This form will be available beginning Tuesday, September 3rd at 12:00pm noon.
    • Education Staff will review each form to make sure the student has the required pre-requisites. If they do not, an Education Staff Member will communicate this information to families.
    • Education Staff will contact families in the order they completed their Performance Block Interest Form beginning Monday, October 14 with a link to register for the Performance Block.

    Pre-requisites

    2nd - 5th Grade: 2 Pre-Requisites

    One-Act Performance Block: A Mixed-Up Fairy Tale

    MUST take any GRCT CORE Acting Class (23/24 OR 24/25), PLUS one other choice from below:

    1 Year of Summer Camp (2024)

    Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    Any GRCT Elective Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    2nd - 3rd Grade: 2 Pre-Requisites

    Musical Theatre Performance Block: Annie Jr.

    MUST take any GRCT CORE Musical Class (23/24 OR 24/25), PLUS one other choice from below:

    1 Year of Summer Camp (2024)

    Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    Any GRCT Elective Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    6th - 12th Grade: 2 Pre-Requisites

    One-Act Performance Block: Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue

    MUST take any GRCT CORE Acting Class (23/24 OR 24/25), PLUS one other choice from below:

    1 Year of Summer Camp (2024)

    Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    Any GRCT Elective Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    4th - 12th Grade: 2 Pre-Requisites

    Musical Theatre Performance Block: Annie Jr.

    MUST take any GRCT CORE Musical Class (23/24 OR 24/25), PLUS one other choice from below:

    1 Year of Summer Camp (2024)

    Any GRCT CORE Acting Theatre Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    Any GRCT Elective Class (23/24 OR 24/25)

    **Previous participation in the Performance Block does not qualify as a pre-requisite.

    2024-25 School Terms:

    FALL TERM: 
    October 5 – November 21
    (No class on Halloween)

    WINTER TERM:
    January 11 – February 20

    SPRING TERM:
    April 12 – May 22

    PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
    February 15 - March 23

    Actors

    If you have questions, please call the Education Office at 616-222-6650