Summer Program
Mean Girls Auditions
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This show took Broadway by storm and has since joined the musical in-crowd.
Directors- Erin Dugan and Julianne Thouin
Music Director- James Thacher
Choreographer- Taylor Mynahan
Audition Details
Please prepare a 16 to 32-bar cut of a song in the style of Mean Girls (about 30 seconds to a minute if you are not familiar with sheet music). We highly recommend picking a song in the same style as Mean Girls- choose a contemporary pop or pop-rock musical theatre song (post-2005 is great) that showcases your voice and matches the high-energy, character-driven style of the show. You may select a song from the show if you choose. Those auditioning should bring their own device to play an accompaniment track, or they can choose to sing a cappella. Children turning 12 years old by the show to graduating seniors in high school are encouraged to audition. (Our age range has gone up slightly for this show due to the show's content)
Vocal auditions will be held at Granby Memorial High School on March 23rd and March 25th from 5:45-8:00. You will need to sign up for a 5 minute audition slot using the link below.
Mandatory dance auditions will be on April 2nd from 5:00-6:00pm. All auditionees will need to attend the dance audition in addition to the vocal audition. Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held on April 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm.
If you cannot attend either audition date, please reach out to Erin Bakken, one of the directors, at valleystudenttheatre@gmail.com.
Music rehearsals will start in May and June, ahead of the regular camp schedule. We will announce these dates after casting later this spring. The May and June rehearsals will take place in the evening in Granby locations.
Our day rehearsals at Granby Memorial High School are as follows:
June 29, 30, July 1, 2,
July 6, 7, 8, 9
July 13, 14, 15, 16
Tech Week (MANDATORY)
July 20, 21, 22, 23
Shows
July 24th at 7:00, July 25th 2:00 and 7:00, July 26th 2:00
Come ready to have fun, work hard, and bring the energy and confidence of North Shore High—we can’t wait to see you! 💖
June-July Theatre Program
For students ages 10-18
The cost of this program is $550 per student.
We offer sibling discounts of $50 for each additional sibling.
Participants must be ages 12-18 (they MUST turn 12 years old on or before the first day of camp).
Please note- Mean Girls age range is 12 years old to students entering into their senior year of high school due to show content.
High Schooler Volunteers
(entering 9th grade or above in the fall)
We always need your help volunteering during set building or light design Fridays. This is a great way to gain more behind the scenes experience and staff can sign off on your community service forms and/or offer recommendation letters.
Music rehearsals begin in May and June, ahead of the regular camp schedule. These dates are announced in the spring after casting, and rehearsals take place in the evenings in Granby locations.
VST Plus
VST Plus is a brand-new program designed for young adults ages 18–22, bringing together many of our Valley Student Theatre alumni for a unique production experience.
Building on the skills, creativity, and community formed in our regular VST camp, this program offers the chance to take theatre training to the next level. Participants will collaborate on a full production—strengthening performance technique, growing leadership skills, and reconnecting with fellow alumni in a supportive, professional-style environment.
VST Plus celebrates the journey from student to emerging artist, giving our alumni and other aspiring artists a space to shine and continue their theatrical growth.
