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Everyone
At Inspiration Stage, we believe in the potential of every voice to be heard and every story to be told.
Our auditions are open to performers of all ages and experience levels, creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can shine.
NOTE - Get more information about the show, cast list, songs and more on www.mtishows.com
Upcoming Auditions
AUDITIONS Sunday, August 9 from 2:30-8:30PM
Actors will rotate through a series of auditions for a panel of adjudicators including Music, Acting, Dance, and Ensemble. Score Cards will be available after company casting.
Prepare a musical theater song 60 seconds long. Bring backtracks on smart device.
Prepare a one-minute monologue from a published play. Must bring a print out of the monologue for review.
Dress to Dance. Bring jazz shoes.
Stay for the entire SIX hours.
Ages 8-18
JTF Company Requirements
1 - Each company member must participate in at least one main stage show during 2026 at Inspiration Stage.
2 - Each company member must participate in an ADVANCED ACTING CLASS before auditions.
Spring - Mondays April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 18 $225
5:30-7PM Ages 8-11
7-8:30PM Ages 12-17
or Summer - July 14-16 5:30-8:30PM Ages 8-17 $225
JTF WEST REHEARSALS
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30PM
added rehearsals closer to festival TBA
JTF WEST February 5-7, 2027 in Sacramento, California
JTF ATLANTA REHEARSALS
Sundays 2:30-8:30PM
added rehearsals closer to festival TBA
JTF Atlanta January 15-17, 2027
For more information including tuition and festival registration please read all info when you sign up for auditions.
Questions? Please email mandy@inspirationstage.com or call/text 713-302-5329
Director/Choreographer: Shannon Nichols
Stage Manager: Emma Grace Denton
Music Director: Nicole Peach
ABOUT THE SHOW
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks. Filled with all of their favorite characters, Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a favorite for children to perform. There is ample opportunity for adding a large ensemble and filling your stage with as many creatures of the Hundred Acre Wood as possible.
AGES
5-12 years old
AUDITIONS IN-PERSON
Tuesday, August 11th from 5:30-8:30pm
WHAT TO PREP
Please prepare 16-32 bars from a musical song (about 60-90 seconds). Bring accompaniment track on a smart phone / tablet / MP3 player. No piano accompanist is provided. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a dance audition. For the last portion of auditions, we will sing music and read scenes from the show. Actors should stay for the duration of auditions. Auditions are closed to parents and anyone not auditioning. Must register on the Airtable and include a headshot.
REHEARSALS: 40 HOURS
Tuesdays from 5:30-8pm: August 18th, 25th. September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, October 6th, 13th
Saturday from 2:30-7:30pm: August 29th
TECH
OCTOBER 17th 2:30-7:30pm
October 20th-22nd from 5:30-8:30pm
4 SHOWS
October 23rd at 7:30pm
October 24th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
October 25th at 2:30pm
TUITION
$400, is due after casting on or before the first rehearsal. There is no fee or registration required to audition. Tuition payment plans are available. Tuition is calculated as $10 per rehearsal hour. For more information, email shannon@inspirationstage.com
Director/ Choreographer: Mandy Seymore-Sensat
Stage Manager: TBA
Music Director: TBA
ABOUT THE SHOW
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas brings the beloved Jim Henson television special to life, live on stage. Hailed by The New York Times for its “superb score” by Academy Award–winning songwriter Paul Williams, this nostalgic tale takes us to Frogtown Hollow, where Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true. This very merry musical is a heartwarming celebration perfect for the entire family.
It’s three days before Christmas and Mayor Fox has just announced a Christmas talent contest with a grand prize of fifty dollars! Meanwhile, times are tough for Ma and Emmet Otter since Pa passed away, and winning that prize money would allow them to secretly buy each other a Christmas gift. Emmet considers forming a jug-band with his friends, but in order to do that he’ll have to put a hole in Ma’s washtub. The problem is, Ma earns money by doing other folks’ laundry in the washtub. Ma thinks about hocking Pa’s old toolbox so she can make a costume for the contest, but Emmet uses those tools to do odd jobs. As Christmas Eve and the talent contest quickly approach, will Ma and Emmet sacrifice what little they have, or will their Christmas wishes come true?
AGES
10-18 years old
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS
Due by July 15th at 11:59PM
WHAT TO PREP & ACCEPT
Please prepare 16-32 bars from a musical song (about 60-90 seconds). If you are a member of our 2026 JTF Atlanta Company you do not need to attach a video audition. Please include a headshot and resume.
REHEARSALS
Mondays from 5:30-8:30pm: August 17th, 24th, 31st, September 14th, 21st, 28th, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 9th, 16th
Friday from 5-10pm: August 21st
Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm: November 10th and 17th
NYC WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE
November 22nd-25th
Performance at Actors Temple on November 24th
NYC TRIP DETAILS
Actors are responsible for air and hotel. Must be in NYC November 22-24th. Tuesday, November 24 9am-5pm Workshop and Invited Dress with the creators at Actors Temple Theater on 42nd Street. Trip includes 2 Broadway shows, workshop, Broadway Museum, Gayles Broadway Rose and John Pizza.
TECH
November 30th, December 2nd and 3rd from 5-9pm
4 SHOWS
December 4th at 7:30pm
December 5th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
December 6th at 2:30pm
TUITION
$630, is due after casting on or before the first rehearsal. There is no fee or registration required to audition. Tuition payment plans are available. Tuition is calculated as $10 per rehearsal hour. For more information, email mandy@inspirationstage.com
NYC PAYMENT
$385 per person (student and chaperone) Due August 10th. Includes two dinners, Broadway Museum ticket, Workshop, Off-Broadway Emmet Otter Theater workshop. Broadway show tickets will be paid individually by parents.
PLEASE NOTE:
All those auditioning must now sign up online prior to attending in-person auditions. Look for the "SIGN UP" section of each show above and click the appropriate button to proceed.
