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SEARS STUDIO PERFORMING ARTS

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

2025-2026
Monday - Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church

8505 113th St. Seminole, Fl 33772 

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Welcome to Sears Studio After School Programs, a premier arts education initiative in Pinellas County. Recognized as one of the top programs in the county, we offer students unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and shine in the performing arts. Our students have the opportunity to grace the stage at the prestigious Mahaffey Theatre for Pinellas County School events through the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts and have made their mark in film, television, commercials, and professional theatre venues.

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Whether you are a beginner exploring your passion or you are an advanced student seeking professional training, Sears Studio provides a supportive and enriching environment. Our program is designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and personal development, equipping students with skills that extend beyond the arts. Join us at Sears Studio and become part of a vibrant community that celebrates the transformative power of the arts.​​

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Early Drop/Homework Assistance Program

Students enrolled in the Early Drop program can be dropped off as early as

3:30 PM to get a head start on their homework. This allows us to support your child's

academic responsibilities while fostering their artistic growth.​

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After-School Van Pick-Up Service:
We currently accept students from all schools for early drop-off. However, our van pick-up service is exclusively available for

Country Day School students at this time. We are also collecting names of interested students

from other schools for a potential pick-up service, provided there is sufficient interest.

 

Schedule Follows the Public Pinellas County School Calendar

*No Rehearsal when the Public School is on Holiday

Winter Break: December 22 - Jan 4 --- Spring Break: March 16 - March 20

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Monday Production Class 2025–2026
Featuring: The Lightning Thief
– The Percy Jackson Musical

​We’re excited to announce that this season’s Monday class will be based on the thrilling Broadway musical The Lightning Thief, inspired by Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series. This high-energy production follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he’s a demigod, and embarks on an epic quest to prevent a war among the Greek gods. With powerful music, rich storytelling, and dynamic characters, this show is perfect for passionate young performers ready to bring myth and magic to life on stage.

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Students in Grades 6th–12th: 4:30-6:30 pm 

*Roles are reserved for students who are interested in participating in All-Star Cast, Monday through Thursday-

  • All-Star students are the only students invited to perform in The Lightning Thief at the Mahaffey Theater.

  • This will be an exciting, high-level experience for performers looking to grow their skills and take the stage in a Broadway-style production.

​College and Adult Professionals: 6:00 pm -9:00 pm

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Rehearsal Commitment Policy

Theatre is a team effort. All Cast Members must prioritize rehearsals in their weekly schedules. Missing more than two unexpected rehearsals per semester may result in loss or reassignment of roles.

We cannot emphasize this enough: past seasons have shown that inconsistent attendance creates unnecessary stress for the entire cast and creative team. It becomes nearly impossible to teach, rehearse, or polish scenes without the full cast present. We ask that cast members submit known conflicts in advance and understand that mandatory rehearsals are non-negotiable. Casting decisions may be adjusted if commitment is not upheld. Be sure to look over your schedule and clear your calendar before committing.

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Auditions - 6th - 12th Grade 

*Students who did not audition in Summer Camp will audition in class on Monday, August 18th, with possible call-backs on August 25th

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Auditions - College and Professional Adults

Auditions 6:30-9:00 pm Monday, August 18th Call backs Monday, August 28th

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*Link to the music for the practice page will be posted shortly

Prepare: 16 measures from The Lightning Thief and expect to read from the script.

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​​​​​Rehearsal Schedule 

Mondays, August 18, 2025 – April 13, 2026  (*All Star after-school students will have rehearsals on Mondays through May 11th)

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Mandatory Rehearsal Dates- non-negotiable

October 13 *No public school- various cast members will be called to rehearsal (TBD) *Private School Students and Adults by Availability

  • Saturday, February 7 – 10:00 am–6:00 pm (All Cast)

  • Saturday, March 28 – 10:00 am 6:00 pm (All Cast)

  • Monday, March 31 – 4:30–7:30 pm, (All Cast *Adults as available until 9 pm)

  • *Saturday, April 4 – 10:00 am–6:00 pm- (All Cast)

  • *(Note: This is the Saturday before Easter. Please ensure you're in town and available prior to auditioning.

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Performance Dates

Mahaffey Theater Performances

  • Monday, April 6 – 11:00 am  and Tuesday, April 7 – 11:00 am

 * (These are weekday morning performances. Students will miss two school days.)

Sears Studio Home Performances (Seminole)

  • Friday, April 10 – 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 11 – 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM

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Registration Tuition & Payment Options  *No fees for College and Adult Professionals

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(Grades 6 –10 ) -  

Grade 6th-10th must be All-Star Cast Members- Read information and check dates for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Classes and Register at the bottom of the web page for All-Star Cast.

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Students in Grades 11 and 12 may participate in this class separately- 

Monthly Payments (Aug–May): $95
(Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

Two Semester Payments: $455
(Set up 2 payments- August and January via Zelle, or bring in Cash or Check)

Total Fee (Paid in Full): $870​​

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Grade 6-10 Register as All-Stars Scroll Down to the  Bottom of The Web Page

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Tuesday Show Choir 2025–2026

Featuring Our Competitive Team – “The Little Mermaid”

Grades 1st - 4th - Show Choir and Solo and Monologue Competition

Grades 5th - 12th - Audition for Competitive Team

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Tuesday Show Choir will include our competitive team, which will perform a 20-minute Broadway-inspired show choir number based on The Little Mermaid at the NYTE Kentucky Festival!

About the Program

  • Competitive Team (Grade 5th – 12th)
    Students must audition for a role in the competitive team performance. Auditions will be held during class for those who did not audition in our summer camps. Those selected will travel to Kentucky in March to perform in a professionally staged group number. Those not selected will be invited to participate in our Regular Show Choir and may choose to attend the conference to participate in workshops and/or audition for a Monologue or solo for the conference.

  • All Students Participate (Grades 1st – 4th )

    • Students will participate in regular show choir training and can choose to attend the NYTE Festival workshops and/or audition to compete with a solo or monologue performance.

    • Students selected for solos/monologues will pay an additional $50 conference fee.

  • Conference Participation Details

    • A one-time $285 conference fee is required for all Tuesday Show Choir students (due with the first payment).

    • The conference fee covers group and individual entry into the NYTE Festival.

    • Families are responsible for transportation, housing, and meals.

    • No conference refunds will be issued for non-attendance.

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Rehearsal Commitment Policy

Theatre is a team effort. All cast members must prioritize rehearsals in their weekly schedules. Missing more than two unexpected rehearsals per semester may result in loss or reassignment of roles.

We cannot emphasize this enough: past seasons have shown that inconsistent attendance creates unnecessary stress for the entire cast and creative team. It becomes nearly impossible to teach, rehearse, or polish scenes without the full cast present. We ask that cast members submit known conflicts in advance and understand that mandatory rehearsals are non-negotiable. Casting decisions may be adjusted if commitment is not upheld.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays, August 19 – May 12

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Important Dates

  • Tuesday, September 30 – Parent Meeting re: NYTE Conference at 6:00 PM

  • Friday, December 12 – *Christmas Extravaganza at 7:30 PM (Call Time: 5:30 PM)

  • Tuesday, December 16 – *Botanical Gardens Performance

  • Feb.13 or 14- Florida State Fair Performance TBA

  • Friday, February 20 – 3:30–6:30 PM – Rehearsal slots to be scheduled for solo/monologue performers

  • Friday, February 27 – 3:30–6:30 PM – Rehearsal slots to be scheduled for solo/monologue performers

  • Saturday, February 28th, 12:30 pm- 6 pm – Mandatory rehearsal for all Little Mermaid performers- non-negotiable

  • Thursday, March 5 – 4:30–6:00 rehearsal and 6:00 PM – Final Meeting for all families attending the conference *No Honk Rehearsal

  • March 6–8 – NYTE Conference in Kentucky

  • Monday, May 11 Show Choir Rehearsal with Ms Young​

  • Tuesday, May 12 Show Choir Final Performance

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Tuition (Includes One-Time $285 NYTE Conference Fee)

  • One-Time Fee (Due with Registration and First Payment): $285

  • Students selected for solo or monologue performances will pay an additional $50 conference fee.

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Standard Class (4:30–6:30 PM) Fees:

  • $285 due with Registration and first payment

  • 10 Monthly Payments (Aug–May): $95
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $455
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off a check or cash to class)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $870​

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Extended Care Option: Early Drop-Off & Homework Assistance

(Includes van ride from Country Day School (3:30–6:30 PM) Fees:

  • $285 is due with registration and the first payment.

  • Monthly Payments (10 total): $145
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $700
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off a check or cash to class)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $1,375​

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Wednesday & Thursday Musical Theatre Class 2025–2026

4:30-6:30

August 20 - May 14

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Fall Production: High School Musical Jr.

Spring Production: Honk Jr. (featuring a special performance at the Mahaffey Theater!)

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Join us for a dynamic year of musical theatre as we bring two beloved shows to life on stage! Students will rehearse and perform High School Musical Jr. in the fall, followed by Honk Jr. in the spring. We're proud to announce that the Sears Studio Musical Theatre Production Class has once again been invited to perform at the prestigious Mahaffey Theater with Honk Jr as part of their Class Acts series!

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Auditions: Held in class. Song tracks will be posted on the cast practice pages. Access will be provided following registration.

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Rehearsal Commitment Policy

Musical theatre is a team effort. All students must prioritize rehearsals in their weekly schedules. Missing more than three rehearsals per semester may result in loss or reassignment of roles. We cannot emphasize this enough: past seasons have shown that inconsistent attendance creates unnecessary stress for the entire cast and creative team. It becomes nearly impossible to teach, rehearse, or polish scenes without the full cast present. We ask that families submit known conflicts in advance and understand that mandatory rehearsals are non-negotiable. Casting decisions may be adjusted if commitment is not upheld.

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Important Dates

Fall Production – High School Musical Jr. Mandatory Rehearsal Dates

  • Saturday, September 6 – Rehearsal for various leads (TBD), 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • Saturday, October 4 – Rehearsal for various leads (TBD), 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • Saturday, November 15 – Non-negotiable Full Cast Rehearsal, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • Dress Rehearsals: Non-negotiable Full Cast Rehearsals November 17–20, 4:30–7:00 PM

  • Performances:

    • Friday, November 21 at 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM

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Spring Production – Honk Jr.- Mandatory Rehearsal Dates

  • Rehearsals Begin: Wednesday, December 3 (auditions in class)

  • Monday, April 20 – Honk leads called as needed, 4:30–7:30 PM

  • Saturday, April 25 – Non-negotiable Full Cast Rehearsal, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • Monday, April 27 – Non-negotiable Full Cast Rehearsal

    • 11:00 AM–6:30 PM (no public school – private school students, please check your schedule)

  • Tuesday-Thursday: Non-negotiable Full Cast Rehearsals April 28–30, 4:30–7:00 PM

  • Performances:

    • Friday, May 1 at 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM

  • Pick-Up Rehearsal: Monday, May 4, 4:30–6:30 PM

  • Mahaffey Theater Performance: Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 AM

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Tuition

Standard Class (4:30–6:30 PM)

  • Monthly Payments (Aug–May): $185
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $885
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off Cash or Check)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $1690.00

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Extended Care Option: Early Drop-Off & Homework Assistance

(Includes van ride from Country Day School - 3:30–6:30 PM)

  • Monthly Payments (10 total): $280
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $1375
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off Cash or Check)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $2700​

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All-Stars Best Deal 

Monday–Thursday, August 18 – May 12

Save on Tuition & Be a Part of Something Big!

 

 

Sears Studio’s All Stars is the ultimate opportunity for serious and committed performers! Students registered for all four days (Monday through Thursday) are eligible for exclusive All-Star status, with special access to a highly professional, fully staged production of The Lightning Thief to be presented at the Mahaffey Theater this season!

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What Makes All-Stars Special?

  • All-Star students are the only students invited to perform in The Lightning Thief at the Mahaffey Theater.

  • This will be an exciting, high-level experience for performers looking to grow their skills and take the stage in a Broadway-style production.

  • Only students enrolled in the full Monday–Thursday weekly program will be eligible.

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Eligibility & Audition Information

  • All Stars must be entering 6th grade or above in Fall 2025.

  • Auditions are required for All-Star participation.

    • You will be contacted about audition opportunities after registration is submitted.

    • No payment will be required until after auditions are complete and your student is accepted into the All Stars program.

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Standard Class (4:30–6:30 PM)

  • All Stars must include one one-time $285 Conference Fee

  • Monthly Payments (Aug–May): $315
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $1560
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off Cash or Check)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $2990

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Extended Care Option: Early Drop-Off & Homework Assistance

(Includes van ride from Country Day School | 3:30–6:30 PM)

  • All Stars must include a one-time $285 Conference Fee

  • Monthly Payments (10 total): $490
    (Set up 10 repeating payments via Zelle)

  • Two Semester Payments: $2415
    (Set up 2 repeating payments via Zelle, August and Jan, or drop off Cash or Check)

  • Total Fee (Paid in Full): $4800

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/qJoxxwQVA1jzqAATA

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