This program culminates in a fully staged live production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition, by way of multiple performances at both The Bushnell and the Warner Theatre.
The Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars
Announcing Season 2!
Youth ages eight to 16 are invited to audition for this extraordinary theatrical experience. Whether they are seasoned performers or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, all young artists are encouraged to audition, and no prior performance experience is required.
Download or print a flyer with all the information you need here!
IMPORTANT DATES:
- September 20, 2026 at 8AM - Form Opens to Submit Virtual Audition
- September 22, 2026 at 5PM - Deadline to Submit Virtual Audition
- September 25, 2026 - Audition Appointments Confirmed
- November 16, 2026 - Cast Announced
- December 4, 2026 - Program Participation Deposit Due
- December 8, 2026 – April 24, 2027 - Rehearsals on Tuesdays & Sundays
- April 26 - 30, 2027 - Mandatory Tech Week
- April 30 - May 2; June 1 & 6, 2027 - Performances
Audition Information
The audition portal for Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars is closed.
Audition/In Person Callbacks will be confirmed via email on or before Monday, Oct. 12th 2026, after 5:00PM.
Auditions will take place on the following dates and times, by appointment only:
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5-8:30pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5-8:30pm
Friday, October 30, 2026, 5-9pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11am-5pm
How to Prepare for Your Audition
Students interested in auditioning should prepare the following materials before the submission portal opens:
Vocal Selection
Prepare a 60-second vocal selection (approximately one verse and one chorus) from any song in the style of classical Broadway, Disney, or Cinderella.
Monologue
Prepare and record one monologue selected from the provided audition monologue options. Please use the link below to access Audition Monologues!
Submission Guidelines
When the submission portal opens, students will be asked to submit:
- A video recording of their vocal selection
- A video recording of their monologue
- A shareable Google Drive or YouTube link for each recording (Please ensure that sharing settings are set to "Anyone with the link can view.")
- File Naming Format: StudentFirstName_LastName_Audition
Submission Portal Dates
The Virtual Audition Submission Portal is now closed.
Tuition & Casting
Cast lists will be distributed electronically (via email) on or before Monday, November 16, 2026. Program tuition is $800 for the full course, (December 8, 2026 - May 2, 2026).
An initial $200 participation fee deposit is required on or before December 4, 2026. Remaining payment due dates are January 29, 2027, March 5, 2027, and April 23, 2027 - $200 each. (A one-time payment option is also available. Families who submit the full program tuition by December 4, 2026, will receive the discounted rate of $750 (regular tuition: $800)
Rehearsals
Upon notification of confirmed program placement/performance casting, masterclasses and rehearsals will take place as follows at the West Harford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford, CT.
Tuesdays and Sundays: December 8, 2026 – April 24, 2027 (no convening on Sunday, December 20, 2026)
Tuesdays : 5-8pm
Sundays: 2:00pm-7:30pm
TECH WEEK: MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 26-30, 2027
ALL TECH WEEK REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY, AND WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BUSHNELL, 166 CAPITOL AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT.
Performances
Friday, April 30, 2027 – 12pm: School/Daytime Performance – @ The Bushnell Curtain Call Cast
Friday, April 30, 2027 – 6:30pm: Public Performance @ The Bushnell Curtain Call Cast
Saturday, May 1, 2027 – 2pm: Public Performance – @ The Bushnell Encore Cast
Saturday, May 1, 2027 – 6:30pm: Public Performance – @ The Bushnell Encore Cast
Sunday, May 2, 2027 – 2pm: Public Performance – @ The Bushnell Curtain Call Cast
Sunday, May 2, 2027 – 6:30pm: Public Performance – @ The Bushnell Encore Cast
Tuesday, June 1, 2027 – 12pm: School/Daytime Performance – @ The Warner Theatre, Torrington, Encore Cast
Sunday, June 6, 2027 – 2pm: Public Performance @ The Warner Theatre, Torrington, CT – Curtain Call Cast
ALL TECH WEEK REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY, AND WILL TAKE PLACE, MONDAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 26-30, 2027 AT THE BUSHNELL, 166 CAPITOL AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT.
