FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11th, 2025
NTS will be closed for the following holidays:
Monday, January 20th - MLK
Friday, March 7th - Sunday, March 16th - Spring Break
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
Sunday, April 20th - Easter Sunday
HSA REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 2025-2026
Saturday, April 25th (Ava TBD, Annie OUT) 12-4**PM Showcase Staging, Review
- Students must bring in their showcase outfits (including shoes) on this day for approval!!
Sunday, April 26th (Ava OUT, Annie in @4:30) *MANDATORY Run/Clean Show
MAY
Sunday, May 3rd 10AM-2PM
HSA Showcase Tech / Dress Reh at Mockingbird Theater
*Please arrive in hair and makeup and bring all costume pieces
Monday, May 4th
5:30 Call Time for HSA
7PM PC Performance Begins
HSA Showcase at Mockingbird Theater
Sunday, May 10th *NO CLASS- Mother’s Day
Wednesday, May 13th 6-7:30PM at NTS
PC / HSA Awards Party
HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS / HSA
Under the Direction of Miss Emily Urbanski
AUDITIONS
We will hold auditions for PC on Thursday May 14th 4-5:30PM and Monday May 18th 4-5:45PM.
Students will make an appointment through the SIGN UP GENIUS.
PLEASE be sure to read ALL audition information below regarding what to prepare.
High School Artists (HSA) is a training program designed for high school students who are experienced in performing and have interest in growing deeper as artists. Our goal is to keep current students that are headed to high school engaged with NTS, while allowing them the flexibility to still fully participate in the high school experiences the schools in Nashville have to offer.
In the Fall, HSA Students focus on honing their audition skills through mock auditions and dance calls while learning important musical theatre history to help them choose material and prepare accordingly. In the Spring, students begin work on the HSA Showcase which is created, written, directed, choreographed, designed and performed by the students!
High School Artists offers a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth, development, and learning in all aspects of theater. In this program, young performers will build confidence and skill sets for all their future creative endeavors.
All High School Artists are required to enroll in Sunday Ballet and a weekly dance class at NTS or other approved program and are strongly encouraged to audition for NTS’s MainStage Musical. Private Voice is a nice addition, but NOT a requirement.
HSA meets for class on Sundays from 4-6PM. Please note that HSA is a year long commitment and will meet from August-May.
Tuition: $225 / Month (August - May)
HSA Students are also eligible to participate in the NYC Summer Study Trip (July), Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta (January), and NTS Cabaret (Spring).
AUDITIONS:
We will hold auditions for PC on Thursday May 14th 4-5:30PM and Monday May 18th 4-5:45PM. Students will make an appointment through the SIGN UP GENIUS.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Students interested in joining the 2026-2027 High School Artist Program should prepare two contrasting 32-bar cuts (approx. 60 seconds each), at least one of which must be musical theater. Students will perform with a provided accompanist- please bring sheet music in a binder, marked with your cut and in the correct key. Auditioning using tracks or singing a cappella is not allowed. Please also bring a copy of your headshot and resume.
NYC SUMMER TRIP!
This Summer Study trip is open to all PC and HSA Members.
Saturday, July 26th - Thursday July 31st.
I will be sending a more detailed information in the coming weeks.
Below is the approx cost breakdown of the trip.
Once I send the other information out, I am happy to have an info meeting for new students, if we need it.
NYC EXPENSES / BUDGET 2025 (2026 Expenses COMING SOON!)
Plane Ticket - $300 (on your own)
Hotel - Approx $300 TOTAL (paid by you to chaperone)
Food - Approx $60 / day, plus water, snacks, etc.
Ground Transportation - Approx $150 total
Tuition Paid to NTS: Approx $1725.00
You will make (3) $575.00 payments to NTS on the 1st of each month (May, June & July)
This tuition includes the following:
Broadway Dance Center
Rehearsal Studio / Private Instruction / Master Classes
Pianist for audition workshop
2 Broadway Shows (We will determine this before tuition is charged)