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Monthly NewsletterW E L C O M E T O O U RI T ’ S S H O W T I M E !S T C A N D S T AA U G U S T 2 0 2 5Latest updates, class info, merch orders and more!In this newsletter you will find:
AugustI F Y O U R B I R T H D A Y I S I N T H E M O N T H O F A U G U S T B U T N O T O NT H E L I S T , E M A I L : M A D D I S O N @ S H O W T I M E A C A D E M Y R H . C O M S OW E C A N U P D A T E O U R R E C O R D S .8/4 Kasey Knight8/5 Liam Acevedo8/9 Millie Arledge8/9 Micah Parker8/11 Camden Maxwell8/12 Job Chevannes8/13 Alice Bzowski8/17 Myla Smith8/17 Ruby Kuhn8/18 Brinly Bolduc8/21 Ali Riggins8/26 Annie Larsen8/27 Isla-Marie Currence8/27 Carter Gail Sessoms8/27 Anna Wall8/28 Rozalyn Miller8/28 Mavry Stephenson8/28 Kaylee Felder8/30 Natalie Gozur8/31 Brenden Ortiz8/31 Lucy Warren8/31 Anna Satterwhite
S H O W T I M EA C A D E M YI M P O R T A N T D A T E SDates to RememberAugust 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28-Specialty Classes, Workshops, andMasterclasses (See more about these on Pages 7-9!)August 16th-Season 11 Movie!See page 5 for movie details. September 2nd-Fall Classes Begin!September 1 - stLabor DayPlease refer to the dates and details below forinformation on studio holidays and other closures. Studio Built in Holidays W W W . S H O W T I M E A C A D E M Y R H . C O M / C U R R E N T - S T U D E N T Sinfo@showtimeacademyrh.com 803-203-0208Looking Ahead...September 12-14 & 19-21The Secret Garden
Saturday, August 16thShowtime Academy Season 11 Year in Review!Join us to walk the red carpet and see yourself on the big screen! Wear your Red Carpet best!Space is limited! We will have 3 movie showing times,shown below. Please click the “RSVP HERE” link above toRSVP for all planning to attend, in order to save your spot. RSVP Here!Showing 1: 10:30am doors open / 11:00am movie showingShowing 2: 1:30pm doors open / 2:00pm movie showingShowing 3: 4:30pm doors open / 5:00pm movie showingWatch theSeason 11 Yearin Review MovieTrailer here!!
ADDITIONALFEES FORSEASON 12Mainstage Production FeesMean Girls due 9/15Guys and Dolls due 11/15James and the GiantPeach Jr. due 11/15$150JTF Participation Fee due9/15$150Art Fee due 10/15$35Technical Theatre Fee due10/15$35Sewing/ Costuming Fee due10/15$35
Program Access:Basic Level Students may enroll in two classes per weekImmersive Level Students may enroll in three or more classes perweek Class Schedule: View the next page for the full August class schedule.TNT pg. 6,KIDS pg. 7. Sign-ups are open!!! Space is limited in each class, class signups will be first come first served. Mandatory Classes: ALL PARENTS are required to attend one Academy ParentSuccess Meeting during the month of August.All NEW Showtime Academy students are required to attend theAcademy Student Success Meeting.View our website for class calendars and class descriptions andlinks to sign up! View Here!Pre-Season Training Classes Fall Training Schedules Start September 2 , but Starting August11 , we have a variety of Specialty classes, workshops, and guestspeakers for our students to take advantage of. ndthSign up for your options today!
S U NM O NT U EW E DT H UF R IS A T43 65 7 981110 1312 14 16151817 2019 21 23222524 2726 28 3029 21August2 0 2 531TNT & Adults5-6pm: Leadershipin Action withcongressman RalphNorman6-7pm: VocalWarmups5:30-7pm: AdultYoga 5-6pm: AcademyStudent Success6-7pm: On-CameraPresence & Actingfor the Camera6-7pm: AdultActing 5-6pm: VoiceoverTraining6-7pm: LeadingWhere You Live withMayor Gettys5-6 & 6-7pm: ParentSuccess Meeting5-6pm: The 7Habits6-7pm: NATSAuditionWorkshop5-6 & 6-7pm:Adult Sewing 5-6pm:Accompanist basics 6-7pm:Commercial Dancelevels 103/1045-6 & 6-7pm:Parent SuccessMeeting 5-6pm: SpecialEffects Make Up6-7pm: TheatreDance levels103/1045-6pm: MusicTheory & Reading6-7pm: Ballet5-6 & 6-7pm:Parent SuccessMeeting 5-6pm: Singingwith anAccompanist6-7pm: TheatreDance levels101/1025-7pm: AdultScenic Painting 5-6pm:CommercialDance levels101/1026-7pm: LightingDesign &Concepts 5-6pm:LeadershipDiscussion withRepresentativeJohn King
S U NM O NT U EW E DT H UF R IS A T43 65 7 981110 1312 14 16151817 2019 21 23222524 2726 28 3029 21August2 0 2 531Kids & Adults5-6pm: Leadershipin Action withCongressman RalphNorman6-7pm: VocalWarmups5:30-7pm: AdultYoga 5-6pm: On-CameraPresence & Actingfor the Camera6-7pm: AcademyStudent Success6-7pm: AdultActing 5-6pm: LeadingWhere You Live withMayor Gettys6-7pm: VoiceoverTraining5-6 & 6-7pm:Academy ParentSuccess Meeting5-6pm: NATSAuditionWorkshop6-7pm: The 7Habits5-6 & 6-7pm:Adult Sewing 5-6pm:Commercial Dancelevels 3/4 6-7pm:Accompanist Basics5-6 & 6-7pm:Academy ParentSuccess Meeting 5-6pm: TheatreDance levels 1/26-7pm: SpecialEffects Make Up5-6pm: Ballet6-7pm: MusicTheory & Reading5-6 & 6-7pm:Academy ParentSuccess Meeting 5-6pm: TheatreDance levels 3/46-7pm: Singingwith anAccompanist5-7pm: AdultScenic Painting 5-6pm: LightingDesign &Concepts6-7pm:CommercialDance levels 1/2 5-6pm:LeadershipDiscussion withRepresentativeJohn King
SEASON 12Are you Ready?CHECKLISTI chose my August Pre-Season Classes and Workshops (on page 8 & 9).I scheduled my time to walk the red carpet and watch the Season 11 Movie.I completed Season 12 Registration Forms and chose Season 12 Classes.I have a Signed Terms of Agreement and Waiver on file.I understand enrollment and payments for Season 12 run through July 2026, and my card on file is upto date.At least 1 guardian attended a Mandatory Parent Meeting in August (see link in Pre-Season Trainingabove, ALL parents, not just new parents).If I am a new student, I have attended a New Student Meeting (Link in Pre-Season Training Pageabove). I have all the necessary supplies for class (Showtime bag with my appropriate dance shoes, dresscode/color appropriate athletic wear, a water bottle that does not leak, deodorant, hair ties for longhair, labels in all of my shoes, on my water bottle, and personal belongings.).I have visited the current resources page at www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students andreviewed the student handbook, made a note of important dates, deadlines, details, and more. I am ready with an attitude that is excited and hungry to learn! I AM AN ARTIST! Showtime Academy
SEASON 12Happening NOW!REGISTRATIONREMINDER:ANY STUDENTPARTICIPATING IN AMAINSTAGE PRODUCTION IS REQUIRED TO BEREGISTERED FOR SEASON 12 BEFOREREHEARSALS START!! If you have not already, please visit the front desk atShowtime Academy to complete your registration for Season12! Season 12 Registration does not happen automatically, please come intothe studio to make your program and class selections for next season. Showtime Academy
MEET THE NEWTEACHER!Dearest Showtime Academy students & families,My name is Ashlyn Uribe Finster (but you can call me Mrs. Ashlyn or Mrs.Finster) and I am so honored and excited to be your next Acting & VoiceInstructor! I began my performance journey when I was in elementary/middleschool (like many of you) and went on to earn a BFA in Musical Theatre,become an independent recording artist, as well as a traveling performerwith the kids’ show Danny Go! I love what I do and I remember how powerfulthat passion for the performing arts was when I first began as an 11 year old.It’s that same passion and drive that has carried me through all seasons oflife as an artist and I cannot wait to witness & help foster that powerful giftin all of you! Parents, grandparents, guardians etc., please never feelhesitant to reach out to me with quite literally any concerns, ideas orquestions! I am here for your students just as intentionally as I am for you. Icannot wait for the year ahead and all that lies in store for us.See you soon, super stars!Sincerely,Mrs. FinsterMrs. Ashlyn Uribe FinsterWhat does she teach?Mrs. Ashlyn will be teaching Acting and Voice for all ages! She is alsoavailable for private voice lessons! info@showtimeacademyrh.com(803)203-0208A Word from Mrs. Ashlyn!
New Academy Location!2197 Dave Lyle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730ALL Academy classes and events will nowhappen at this location! See you there! = performance location
AUDITIONSSeason 12Showtime Theatre CompanyIt’s Showtime!
Show DetailsRehearsal DetailsConsiderationsSTCSTATech RehearsalsSeptember 5th 5-9PMSeptember 6 and 7th11AM-9PMthSeptember 8-11 5-donethPerformance DatesSeptember 12th 7PM,September 13 7PM,September 14 2PM,September 19 7PM(Private CorporateShowing), thththSeptember 20 7pM,Septemebr 21 2PM thstRehearsals will begin August7 , with Thursday rehearsals 7-9 and Friday rehearsals 6:30-8:30 for full cast. Additionalrehearsals on Sunday evenings7-9 will be based on specificcharacters/numbers. InSeptember, we will have techrehearsals September 5 11 . thth- thActors should be prepared for rehearsals with a no leak water bottle, script, vocal book,pencil, clothes and shoes they can move in (not open toes, sandals, slides or crocs). Actors should join the Group Me for general info and rehearsal videos.Actors should visit the Secret Garden Landing Page for access to rehearsal materials andmore. https://www.showtimeacademyrh.com/revue-show-cast-resourcesTech rehearsals are a black out period. Everyone must attend. They are longrehearsals, so be prepared for full day participation on weekends and eveningson weekdays. Actors will supply their own undergarments, dance shoes, wigsand makeup. Performance DatesRehearsalsTech Dates
Show DetailsAudition DetailsConsiderationsSTCSTAMean Girls will featureHigh School and MiddleSchool Performersenrolled in ShowtimeAcademy’s Year-RoundTraining program. Performance DatesNovember 7th-9 and 14th-16th. thMandatory Tech RehearsalsOctober 24th-26 , andNovember 1st-2nd, withfinal tech/dress November5 and 6 . thth thRehearsals will begin Monday,August 4th, 7-9, for a read/sing-thru,then continue on Tuesdays 7-9through August, and Fridays staringAugust 8 4:30-6:30 throughOctober. Additional rehearsals onSunday evenings 7-8:30 will bebased on specific characters/numbers as needed in October.thAdditionally, we will host full castSaturday Rehearsal October 18th.Content in this show is considered High School/Adult. Tech rehearsals are a black outperiod. Everyone must attend. They are long rehearsals, so be prepared for full dayparticipation and late nights, sometimes extending to 10PM weeknights. Studentswho miss tech rehearsals, or too many regular rehearsals, will be removed from theproduction. Fees are non-refundable. A production fee of $150 applies in addition totuition. Performers provide their own undergarments, dance shoes, makeup, and wigsas applicable.ActorsTech &Performance DatesRehearsalsActors will be chosen from our general student season auditions May 15th-18 th,Callbacks, if needed, will be May 20 . thNot all who audition will be cast. Cast size is limited. Do not audition if you are unprepared for rejection.Character Breakdown- https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/8900/mean-girls/characters
Show DetailsReherasal DetailsConsiderationsSTCSTAJames and the GiantPeachJr. will featureElementary School AgePerformers who areenrolled in ShowtimeAcademy’s year-roundtraining program Performance Dates January30th-February 1 andFebruary 5th-8thst(February 5 will be school dayperformances, performers willneed to miss school that day) thMandatory Tech RehearsalsJanuary 23rd-29th.Rehearsals will beginSeptember 3 , Wednesdays.There will be 2 casts. rdWe will host additionalRehearsals 10/4, 11/21,12/12Tech rehearsals are a black out period. Everyone must attend. They are longrehearsals, so be prepared for full day participation and late nights, sometimesextending to 8:30-9PM weeknights. Students who miss tech rehearsals, or toomany regular rehearsals, will be removed from the production. Fees are non-refundable. A production fee of $150 applies in addition to tuition. Performersprovide their own undergarments, dance shoes, makeup, and wigs as applicable.ActorsTech &Performance DatesRehearsalsStudents should attend rehearsals regularly, in Showtime Academy dresscode attire, with appropriate dance shoes, a no-spill water bottle, their dancebag and a pencil. Please review additional mainstage performancerequirements and details in the student handbook here:https://www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students
Show DetailsRehearsal DetailsConsiderationsSTCSTATech rehearsals beginApril 12 12-9pm(the lastday of Spring break forsome) thApril 13 5-DonethApril 14th-5-DoneApril 15 5-DonethApril 16 5- Doneth(We Aim to be done about9:30, so students can bepicked up between 9:30and 10PM. )Rehearsals will begin September4th, Tuesdays/Thursdays 7-8:30,moving to 7-9 in March. Tuesdayversus Thursday will depend oncasting. Starting in March, someactors may need to attend bothrehearsals.Additionally, we will hostRehearsals 2/27, 3/13, 3/27,Runyunland Casts 4:30-7 andFugue For Tinhorns cast 7-9:30Tech rehearsals are a black out period. Everyone must attend. They are longrehearsals, so be prepared for full day participation and late nights, sometimesextending to 10PM weeknights. Schedule spring break vacations accordingly asthe first tech rehearsal is April 12 . Students who miss tech rehearsals, or toomany regular rehearsals, will be removed from the production. Fees are non-refundable. A production fee of $150 applies in addition to tuition. Performersprovide their own undergarments, dance shoes, makeup, and wigs as applicable.th Performance DatesRehearsalsPerformances will be:Runyunland CastApril 17th 7PMApril 19 1PM thApril 25 Pick Up Reh 12pm thApril 25th 7 PMApril 26 1PM.thFugue for Tinhorns CastApril 18 11AMthApril 19 6PMthApril 23 Pick Up Reh. 6PMrdApril 24 7PMthApril 26 6PMthTech DatesStudents should attend rehearsals regularly, in Showtime Academy dress code attire,with appropriate dance shoes, a no-spill water bottle, their dance bag and a pencil.Please review additional mainstage performance requirements and details in the studenthandbook here: https://www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students
Ready to Travel?We are planning fun Showtime tripsand events! The next one is aNYC Broadway Trip Oct 2025!Trip includes 3 Broadway Shows, 3 Broadway Workshops,Radio City Music Hall Tour, Museum of Broadway andmore! Check out the details on the current students resourcespage. https://www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-studentsInitial registration has passed, but if you are interested,there is a limited time to be added to the group :).
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING PIANO LESSONS? L E S S O N SPIANODevelop Your Piano Skills With Us!LET US KNOW SO WE CAN CONNECTYOU WITH A PIANO TEACHER!803-203-0208 | info@showtimeacademyrh.com
Do you want to rock some Showtime swag?!New Designs Available!Get Your Showtime Gear!Use the link below to purchase an Academy orTheatre Company jacket, Showtime Academy t-shirts, water bottles and more! S H O W T I M E G E A R !
We are getting closer to breaking ground on our newfacility. Fingers crossed we get the go ahead soon!Here is a preview of the design for the theatre!Click here!Thank you to Hans Meier Designs and Vinyet Architecture formaking this great video for us!
Vist this page!Read thehandbook!Current StudentResourcesAccess links to the studentportal, show resources, JTF,the student handbook andmore.StudentHandbookRead about the expectationsfor our program, leadershipsfocuses, and other importantinformation! W W W . S H O W T I M E A C A D E M Y R H . C O M / C U R R E N T - S T U D E N T Sinfo@showtimeacademyrh.com 803-203-0208