🎭 Charlie's Theatre Watch

Youth auditions, classes & camps near Verona/Madison · for a 10‑year‑old going into 4th grade

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🎤 Voice lessons — Shelton Private Voice Studio

Dr. J. Adam Shelton · 6441 Enterprise Ln, Madison, WI 53719
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Heads up: Booking opens ONE MONTH AT A TIME, on the LAST SUNDAY of the previous month at 12:00 noon. Card required to hold the slot; only charged if you cancel inside 24h. — next slots unlock in 3 days (Sun, Aug 30, noon)
Mon-Wed 2-8pm · Thu 2:30-7:30pm · Fri 2-7pm · Sun 12-6pm
📞 (865) 898-7384 ✉️ email site ↗
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⏰ Upcoming deadlines

2026-08-30 3d
WHP Fall Youth Program - Auditions
Wisconsin Heights Players · audition

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Children's Theater of Madison

Madison · 22 min · tier 1
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  • 🎬 PIGEON…EXTRAVAGANZA Youth Callbacks callback · invite only
    ages 8-18
    Invite-only callback audition held July 18, 2026 (past date).
    callback 2026-07-18 past
  • 🎬 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Youth Callbacks callback · invite only
    ages 8-18
    Invite-only callback audition held July 18, 2026 (past date).
    callback 2026-07-18 past
  • 🎭 Something Rotten Jr. Performance auditions closed
    Ticket purchase for Something Rotten Jr. musical performances (Aug 14-15, 2026). [from email]
    register by 2026-08-15 past
  • 🎬 THE LIGHTNING THIEF Youth Callbacks callback · invite only
    ages 8-18
    Invite-only callback audition held August 16, 2026 (past date).
    callback 2026-08-16 past
  • 🎬 CHARLOTTE'S WEB Youth Callbacks callback · invite only
    ages 8-18
    Invite-only callback audition scheduled for September 12, 2026.
    callback 2026-09-12 16d
  • 🎬 YOUTH ACTOR AUDITIONS FOR CTM'S 2026-2027 SEASON auditions closed
    ages 8-18
    General youth auditions for 2026-2027 season were held in June 2026; callbacks in process by show.
  • ⛺ Summer Stage unknown
    Nine-week summer program with one, two, and three-week sessions in creative drama, musical theater, acting, improv, and performance.
    register ↗
  • ⛺ Spring Break Classes unknown
    2-4 day theater programs during school breaks featuring theater games, character creation, and story building.
    register ↗
  • 🎬 Mainstage Auditions unknown
    Ages 8-18
    Open auditions for CTM mainstage productions welcoming actors of all experience levels.
    register ↗
  • ⛺ Best of Broadway C open
    Grades 3, 4, 5
    Summer theater camp for grades 3-5, July 27-31, 9am-3:30pm [from email]
    starts 2026-07-27
    register ↗
  • ⛺ A Year with Frog & Toad KIDS auditions closed
    grades 3-12
    Summer Stage camp with final performance on Friday, June 26, 6pm-8pm. [from email]
    starts 2026-06-15
  • ⛺ Improv Troupe auditions closed
    grades 3-12
    Summer Stage improv camp running June 15-26. [from email]
    starts 2026-06-15
  • ⛺ Summer Stagecraft: A Tech Theater Camp auditions closed
    grades 3-12
    Summer Stage tech theater camp running June 15-26. [from email]
    starts 2026-06-15
  • ⛺ Costume Creators open
    Grades 3, 4, 5
    Summer theater camp for grades 3-5, July 20-24, 9am-4pm [from email]
    starts 2026-07-20
    register ↗
  • 📚 Fall Singing Class at CTM ✓ signed up (fall class)
    Singing class at Children's Theater of Madison for fall session [from email]
    register ↗
  • ⛺ Summer Stage education programs unknown
    Summer Stage education programs beginning in June 2026 [from email]
    starts 2026-06-01
  • 🎭 2026-27 season upcoming
    Tickets available beginning August 17, 2026 for upcoming 2026-27 season [from email]
    opens 2026-08-17
  • 🎭 2026-2027 Season Ticket Sale upcoming
    Season ticket sale begins Monday, August 17th for 2026-2027 lineup. [from email]
    opens 2026-08-17
    register ↗

Verona Area Community Theater

Verona · 0 min · tier 1
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  • ⛺ VACT Musical Camp 1: How I Became a Pirate Younger@Part ✓ registered (camp)
    Grades 3-5
    One-week musical theater camp with auditions on first day (July 6); registration already closed as campers are pre-enrolled. [from email]
    audition 2026-07-06 past · starts 2026-07-06
  • 🎬 VACT 101 Dalmatians KIDS Auditions ✓ CAST — Sergeant Tibbs (Thunderbolts cast)
    Open auditions for 101 Dalmatians KIDS production at VACT Building on August 22, 2026. [from email]
    audition 2026-08-22 past
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    🎭 CAST: Charlie is SERGEANT TIBBS, Thunderbolts cast. One of 29 named roles in a company of 60. Role reference: https://charlie-acting.pages.dev/audition/
    Casting: 120 cast from a pool allowed up to 300, split into two casts of 60 (Kanine Krunchies / Thunderbolts). Charlie CAST as Sergeant Tibbs in Thunderbolts. Note: he was NOT among the 4 of 14 in his singing group called back to read lines, and still got a named featured role — reading was the screen for the dialogue/comedy parts, while Tibbs is cast on vocal strength and projection alone. No cast transfers permitted for any reason.
    Rehearsals: Sundays 11:00am-1:20pm, Aug 30 -> Nov 15 at VACT (Verona). No rehearsal Sun Sep 6 (Labor Day). Nov 8 + Nov 15 rehearsals are MANDATORY. Call times vary weekly — read the weekly email. MAX 2 ABSENCES all season; conflicts had to be listed on the online registration form and cannot be added after casting.
    Performances: Charlie (Thunderbolts) performs TWO shows: Fri Nov 20 6:00pm and Sat Nov 21 4:00pm, Badger Ridge MS PAC. Kanine Krunchies has Thu Nov 19 6:00pm and Sat Nov 21 12:00pm. Dress rehearsals Mon Nov 16 + Wed Nov 18, 4:00-6:30pm.
    📄 full audition packet ↗
  • 🎭 101 Dalmatians KIDS ✓ CAST — Sergeant Tibbs (Thunderbolts cast)
    ~8-12 (fits 4th grade)
    Cast rehearsals and performances for 101 Dalmatians KIDS (auditions already held; this is a cast welcome/rehearsal email for already-cast members) [from email]
    register by 2026-08-28 1d · starts 2026-08-30
    🎭 CAST: Charlie is SERGEANT TIBBS, Thunderbolts cast. One of 29 named roles in a company of 60. Role reference: https://charlie-acting.pages.dev/audition/
    Casting: 120 cast from a pool allowed up to 300, split into two casts of 60 (Kanine Krunchies / Thunderbolts). Charlie CAST as Sergeant Tibbs in Thunderbolts. Note: he was NOT among the 4 of 14 in his singing group called back to read lines, and still got a named featured role — reading was the screen for the dialogue/comedy parts, while Tibbs is cast on vocal strength and projection alone. No cast transfers permitted for any reason.
    Rehearsals: Sundays 11:00am-1:20pm, Aug 30 -> Nov 15 at VACT (Verona). No rehearsal Sun Sep 6 (Labor Day). Nov 8 + Nov 15 rehearsals are MANDATORY. Call times vary weekly — read the weekly email. MAX 2 ABSENCES all season; conflicts had to be listed on the online registration form and cannot be added after casting.
    Performances: Charlie (Thunderbolts) performs TWO shows: Fri Nov 20 6:00pm and Sat Nov 21 4:00pm, Badger Ridge MS PAC. Kanine Krunchies has Thu Nov 19 6:00pm and Sat Nov 21 12:00pm. Dress rehearsals Mon Nov 16 + Wed Nov 18, 4:00-6:30pm.
    📄 full audition packet ↗
  • 🎬 Willy Wonka Kids upcoming
    Grades 2-5
    Fall youth musical for grades 2-5 with auditions in August and performances in November.
    register ↗
  • 📚 Fall 2026 Drama & Music Classes unknown
    Drama and music classes for fall 2026 with registrations now open
    register ↗
  • 📚 2026-27 Verona Youth Dance Classes unknown
    Youth dance classes for 2026-27 school year with registrations now open
    register ↗
  • ⛺ How I Became a Pirate Younger@Part ✓ registered (camp)
    Younger
    Two-week theatre camp with cast already assigned; camp in progress. [from email]
    starts 2026-07-07
  • ⛺ Cinderella Youth Edition auditions closed
    Two-week theatre camp with cast already assigned; camp in progress. [from email]
    starts 2026-07-07
  • 📚 Theatre Electives (Costumes, Scenic Design, Choreography, Fiber Arts, Musical Theatre Dance Styles, Improv, Unconventional Music) auditions closed
    Elective classes exploring theatre, music, and dance; part of ongoing camp. [from email]
    starts 2026-07-08
  • ⛺ Cinderella/Pirate Camp auditions closed
    3rd-8th Grade
    Theater camp with Cinderella and Pirate productions; currently in progress (Day 6), final performances Friday 7/17 [from email]
    starts 2026-07-13

First Act Children's Theatre

Fitchburg · 18 min · tier 1 posts on social first
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  • 📚 Stage Right – The Reluctant Dragon (Grades 1-5) open
    Grades 1-5
    Fall production class performing The Reluctant Dragon; meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays Oct-Dec.
    starts 2026-10-20
  • ⛺ Stage Right Play: Puss in Boots auditions closed
    Grades 2nd – 5th
    Summer camp (July 20-24) performing Puss in Boots for grades 2-5; already occurred.
    starts 2026-07-20
  • ⛺ Stage Left Play: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader auditions closed
    Grades 4th – 10th
    Summer camp (August 3-7) performing Narnia's Dawn Treader for grades 4-10; already occurred.
    starts 2026-08-03

Monkey Business Institute

Madison · 20 min · tier 1 posts on social first
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No current youth listings auto-detected.

Wisconsin Heights Players

Mazomanie · 32 min · tier 2
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  • ⛺ WHP Elementary Summer Theater Program auditions closed
    Grades 3-5
    Summer theater camp for grades 3-5 with weekly Sunday rehearsals, auditions, and performances July 24-26; registration deadline has passed.
    register by 2026-03-15 past · audition 2026-05-17 past · starts 2026-05-03
  • 🎬 WHP Fall Youth Program - Auditions ✓ REGISTERED + PAID ($100, non-refundable)
    Grades 4-8
    Open auditions for fall youth theater program (grades 4-8) with guaranteed roles for all who register; $100 fee.
    register by 2026-07-15 past · audition 2026-08-30 3d · starts 2026-09-02
    register ↗
    Wisconsin Heights Players — Fall Youth Play (grades 4-8). All events at Mazomanie Community Building, 9 Brodhead St, Mazomanie WI 53560
    Prepare:
    • Play is chosen AFTER registration closes, based on headcount — everyone who registers gets a role, no one is cut
    • Bring a CONFLICT CALENDAR to auditions Sun Aug 30 — auditions start 1:00 or 1:30pm (per the Aug 16 family meeting; the website's '11am' contradicts its own 'Sunday afternoon'). Families wanting SMALLER roles are asked to arrive EARLY.
    • A parent must volunteer for one committee — this is required, not optional
    Casting: No cuts — every registered child gets a part. Role size depends on auditions + conflict calendar.
    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30-6pm AND Sundays 11am-3pm, Sep 2 -> Nov 4. Which ones he attends depends on his role/scenes.
    Performances: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15 (all mandatory). Dress rehearsal Sun Nov 8 11am-3pm. Tech week Mon Nov 9 - Thu Nov 12, 4:30-6pm (all mandatory).
    📄 full audition packet ↗

Madison Youth Arts (MYArts) Center

Madison · 22 min · tier 2
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No current youth listings auto-detected.

Stoughton Youth Players

Stoughton · 28 min · tier 2
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Four Seasons Theatre

Madison · 22 min · tier 2
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No current youth listings auto-detected.

Sun Prairie Civic Theatre

Sun Prairie · 35 min · tier 3 posts on social first
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Verona Parks & Recreation (drama camps)

Verona · 0 min · tier 3
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Middleton Parks & Rec (Theatre)

Middleton · 20 min · tier 3
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MSCR Youth Arts (Madison schools rec)

Madison · 22 min · tier 3
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