FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11th, 2025
Please be reminded that tuition is charged on the 1st of each month (Aug - Dec)

HERE is the link to the Aristocats, Kids Google Drive,
this includes the music tracks and choreo videos.
Please download the music tracks in this drive to a device that your child has access to so that they can begin listening to and learning the music. There are 2 sets of music tracks, one has guide vocals to assist in learning the lyrics and one set of Performance tracks to rehearse with once they learn the lyrics.

NTS will be closed for the following holidays:
Labor Day - Monday, Sept 1st
Fall Break - Wednesday, Oct 15th.- Sunday, Oct 19th
Thanksgiving - Monday, Nov 24th - Sunday, Nov 30th
Winter Holiday - Monday, Dec 22nd - Monday, Jan 5th

*Please remember that production tuition is spread out over 5 months and will charge on the first of each month August - December. All Aristocats, Kids performances will take place at the LMG Black Box Theatre at NTS

AUDITION INFORMATION
Your child will have the opportunity to audition for a role in Artistocats, Kids the week of August 18th during their class time.  This is not optional, but is required if your child would like to sing or speak alone (solo). We will go over EVERYTHING in class this week, so they should come home with some knowledge of this.

There are 3 parts to the auditions.

1) SLATE
They will say "Hi, my name is _________ and I would like to be considered for the roles of _______, ________, ______, etc.  (There is a cast breakdown in the script and while the movie is different than this musical version and not all characters are in the musical, it will give them an idea of the characters.  They can also say, I would like to sing with the group.  I am or am not comfortable singing or speaking by myself.

2) SING
They will sing the audition cut of "Prologue / Ariostocats".  THe cut starts at the top of page 6 at measure 186 "Some cats end up...." through the end of the song.

We are doing a shorter version of the song and this will be the first song they work on once the show is cast.  Please have them start learning the "Olivia Edit" version of this song.  I have linked the tracks below since you are learning to navigate the Google Drive, etc...but they are in the google drive on the website as well (at the bottom of the song list).  Please have them rehearse WITH and WITHOUT guide vocals.  They will use the Performance Track for the audition.

Prologue / Aristocats (OLIVIA EDIT) Rehearsal Track (with guide vocals)
Prologue / Aristocats (OLIVIA EDIT) Performance Track (without guide vocals)

3) ACTING
Your child should memorize ONE of  the following lines.  They are just saying these lines, it doesn't not indicate that they are auditioning for this part.

p.13
ROQUEFORT: I've never had creme de la creme a la achoo! Edgar - I wonder how it tastes? (TASTES THE MILK) Oh, this is delicious, it's double delicious, it's triple delicious....triple delicious plus one.
OR
p.19
DUCHESS: Is it my fault that I have an owner that takes such good care of me?

MONDAY CAST
Monday, August 18th 4-5:30PM
AUDITIONS!
Nina Suszanski - OUT

Monday, August 25th 4-5:30PM
pp. 1-6 Stage / Choreo for Prologue, The Aristocats (PLEASE USE THE OLIVIA EDIT)
PP.6-8 PLEASE be sure that your child has their lines memorized. It is important that they know the line before theirs so they know WHEN to say their line.
pp.8-12 Scales and Arpeggios (Please note: there are some complicated “rounds” (kids singing different melodies at the same time), we will sing in unison and learn this in the class. Just have your child listening and learning what their ear picks up and we will get them all singing together! :)

Monday, October 13th 4-5:30PM
Juliet and Charlotte Pardue, Remy Rodriguez - OUT for Fall Break

Saturday, November 22nd -PERFORMANCE
10:15AM Call
11AM - Performance #1
11:45AM Performance #2

TUESDAY CAST.
Tuesday, August 19th 4-5:30PM
AUDITIONS!

Tuesday, August 26th 4-5:30PM
pp. 1-6 Stage / Choreo for Prologue, The Aristocats (PLEASE USE THE OLIVIA EDIT)
PP.6-8 PLEASE be sure that your child has their lines memorized. It is important that they know the line before theirs so they know WHEN to say their line.
pp.8-12 Scales and Arpeggios (Please note: there are some complicated “rounds” (kids singing different melodies at the same time), we will sing in unison and learn this in the class. Just have your child listening and learning what their ear picks up and we will get them all singing together! :)

Tuesday, October 14th 4-5:30PM
Amelia Timmons OUT for Fall Break

Saturday, November 22nd - PERFORMANCE
1PM CALL
1:45 PM Performance #1
2:30 PM Performance #2

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is extremely important as we add new material to the show each week. If you know your child has an unavoidable conflict, please let us know ASAP via email to Ms. Vanessa so that we can work the rehearsal schedule around that. We would hate to schedule your child's BIG number only to find out that they won't be attending that day. Each student and every rehearsal are important. The expectation is that they are working on lines and music at home always, but that in no way replaces what is done with the full cast in rehearsal.

GENERAL NTS INFO…..
DROP OFF / PICK UP
We are located at 106 Page Road, behind the Shell Station.  We open the doors at your class / rehearsal time. 

DROP OFF...Please ALWAYS PARK IN A PARKING SPACE, we do not have a hook up line.  Once you have parked you may walk your child to the door, or they may walk themselves if you feel they are capable and safe.

PICK UP...Please ALWAYS PARK IN A PARKING SPACE, we do not have a hook up line.  Once you have parked you may meet your child on the front porch.  We do not want children running into a dark parking lot to meet parents.  Older students may walk to their cars, but most students will need a parent to meet them on the porch.

WHAT TO BRING?  ALWAYS.... :)  
Everyone should have a designated "theatre bag".  If you already have a dance bag, you may use that!
*Dance shoes  (for dance classes and productions).  Ladies - Jazz or Ballet Shoes, Gentlemen - A converse Style shoe. 
These shoes should NEVER be worn outside, you will change when you arrive.  
*Your script, if you have one
*Pencils / highlighter
*Water bottle with your name on it
*Extra hair bands are a good idea too!

WHAT TO WEAR?
Ladies:
A leotard or form fitting athletic shirt, no large, baggie shirts with leggings or dance shorts
(NO RUNNING SHORTS, PLEASE)
Jazz Shoes (tan preferred).  Sweatshirts are welcome as needed!

Hair should be pulled back BEFORE you enter the room.

Gentlemen: Athletic short or pants and a t-shirt. Black converse style shoes.

*Please remember that production tuition is spread out over 5 months and will charge on the first of each month August - Dec.

Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel your registration for a production, you may do so with 30 days notice, until October 1st.  After October 1st, you will be required to finish payment for the semester. All classes and productions require a 30 day notice for cancellation.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Each student will receive 2 tickets for EACH performance (a total of 4 tickets). Tickets are $12 each and will be charged to your NTS account. Un-ticketed children may sit on the floor or laps so that you do not have to use one of your tickets for them. Once all ticketed patrons are seated and children are on the floor, we will allow any other guests to come in, based on floor seating availability.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR PERFORMANCES…

Ladies:

1) All ladies will wear the NTS standard Base Layer
BASE LAYER = Capezio Light Suntan Tights and a Suntan Leotard.
You can purchase these on Amazon or at Spell’s across the street from St. Thomas Hospital on Harding Road.
We know deliver times are uncertain, please plan ahead and be SURE your child has these by dress rehearsal! Black or tan jazz shoes or ballet shoes.

Students should arrive for dress rehearsal and performances in their Base Layer and hair and make up.
They should wear a button down or zip up shirt or jacket over their Base Layer.

NO jewelry or Nail Polish, Hair Bands should be the color of their hair, or neutral..no pink, green, etc…

HAIR: Should be slicked back into a neat hairstyle. 2 high ponytails, 2 braids, 1 ponytail or bun, but NO whispies. Starting with wet hair and using gel or a TON of hairspray will achieve this look!

MAKE UP: Brown eyeshadow, bright blush, mascara and L’Oreal Red Lipstick (you can purchase this at Walgreens or Kroger).

Gentlemen: Tight fitting / compression short and shirt to wear under their costume. Below are links of ideas for compression shorts and shirts that work well.
UNDERSHIRT. SHORTS
We have communal dressing areas, so please be sure they have on “underclothes” that will fit under their costume. Black converse style shoe.

HAIR: Hair should be neatly slicked back with gel or other products.

Make up: We will apply powder as needed.