The Studio Company is the apex of our musical theatre curriculum, an intensive and passionate performance group centred around our regular full cast productions. We are a vibrant, sociable group who share a love for musical theatre and performance.
Over a nine week rehearsal period, you will work with a Director, a Musical Director and a Choreographer, all with extensive experience in professional theatre, to produce a show you will be incredibly proud of. Each production features an extensively trained cast and takes place at a central London theatre. Move through rehearsals, dress rehearsals and finally, an invaluable taste of the London stage.
Our Musical Theatre Studio Company is a vibrant, passionate group with a rich history of producing blockbuster shows. Previous productions include Chicago, In the Heights, Lend me a Tenor, Sweeney Todd, Urinetown, Into The Woods, Company, Avenue Q and The Producers, all of which have played to sold-out audiences and rave reviews. When you join the company you become part of a supportive family, who support each other through the process all the way to the stage.
The Studio Company is currently open for auditions for their production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Bridewell Theatre, London
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.
Book your audition for the Studio Company today.
Every Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening from Thursday 23rd March until Friday 19th May.
22nd May through to 27th May
The Studio Company is strictly by audition only, with new auditions held to form a new company for every production, rather than for an ongoing group.
Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning musical tells the story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady and is widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time.
Our Current Creative Team:
Director: Alanna Stone
Musical Director: Robert Hazle
Choreographer: Philip Michael Thomas
Our next production will be Little Shop of Horrors.
AUDITION VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11TH JULY AT 5PM
Recall auditions: 26th and 27th July
Rehearsal and Show Dates
Rehearsals begin: Thursday 17th August 2023.
Weekly rehearsals: Thursdays and Fridays 7pm - 9:30pm and Sundays 6pm - 8:30pm.
Rehearsal Timetable
Show Timetable
Monday 16th October - Saturday 21st October
The group rehearses and performs in prestigious London theatre spaces. Rehearsals take place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings over nine weeks to produce shows of the highest calibre possible. The Studio Company is strictly by audition only, with new auditions held to form a new company for every production, rather than for an ongoing group.
Step 1: Audition - £5
To audition, book a £5 slot here. Once you have booked your audition, you will be sent a link with your audition material and Information on how to submit your video audition. You will then choose a song and scene to upload. The Deadline to submit your audition is Wednesday 8th February by 5pm.
Step 2: Callbacks - Free
If you are successful after our creative team has reviewed your audition, we will be in touch to give you information about attending our callbacks. There is no cost at this stage. Our recalls will be held on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd of March 2023 in the evening.
If you have not been selected, we will be in touch to suggest how you can continue your journey. We encourage students to further develop their skills in our Musical Theatre Improvers course, even if this is for the second or third time.
Step 3: Casting - Lead or Ensemble
After our callback process has ended, you will be notified within a week as to whether you have been selected as a lead role or an ensemble role. The number of leads and ensembles depend on the production we are running, and they are both integral to the success of the show.
After being successfully cast you will be either a Lead (£775) or Ensemble (£675) member. In order to secure your role on the production, you must book your spot on the course within a week of being offered a role. We offer two separate payment structures, full-price payment or instalment options.
Full Price Lead: £775
Payment Plan Lead: An initial deposit of £250. Then three payments of £175 over the course of three months.
Full Price Ensemble: £675
Payment Plan Ensemble: an initial deposit of £225. Then three payments of £150 over the course of three months.
In order to ensure the production is of the highest quality, you are strongly encouraged to be available for all rehearsals. Studio rehearsals take place every Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening beginning Thursday 23rd March until Friday 19th May
Sunday 15th October: Get In to the Theatre
Monday 16th October: All day tech/dress/first show (you will need the whole day for this).
Performances will be held at the Bridewell Theatre as follows:
Monday 16th October: Evening Performance
Tuesday 17th October: Evening Performance
Wednesday 18th October: Evening Performance
Thursday 19th October: Evening Performance
Friday 20th October: Evening Performance
Saturday 21st October: Matinee & Evening Performance
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
To become a member of The Studio Company you need to have successfully auditioned for a part.
After being successfully cast you will be either a lead or an ensemble member.
The payment options for leads are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £695 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £250 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £150 over the course of three months.
The payment options for ensemble are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £595 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £225 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £125 over the course of three months.
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
Please see Membership Subscription Details (above) for information on when and how you can cancel your ongoing subscription, once you have already started the Musical Theatre Company.
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