Showtime Musical Series!
Level up your triple-threat skills with professional training — and shine in a full-scale production on the iconic bergenPAC MainStage!
Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big role, we’ve got something for every age:
🎠Kids Series (Ages 6–9)
🎠Junior Series (Ages 9–14)
🎠High School Series (Ages 14+)
Performers start by learning the basics of dance, acting, singing, and audition techniques to prepare to audition in mid-fall for their roles in that year's production. After being cast, students participate in weekly rehearsals while honing their acting, singing, and dance skills.
Students explore all aspects of theater production, including performance, props, costumes, make-up, and design. This experience helps build self-confidence, improve literacy, nurture empathy, encourage imagination, teamwork, critical thinking, self-discipline, and community awareness.
Additionally, students enjoy a unique opportunity to collaborate with bergenPAC’s professional technical crew, providing an invaluable experience to work alongside industry experts and deepening their understanding of the theatrical arts.
Showtime welcomes students of all skill levels and serves as an outstanding launching pad for those aspiring to pursue a professional performance career.
Not a singer? No problem!
Our bergenPAC Players Series is perfect for students who want to act without the music. Join us this fall and spring for powerful straight plays performed in our intimate black box studio at the Performing Arts School.
No child interested in participating will be turned away. Financial aid scholarships are available.
Showtime Kids | Fall Semester (Seussical)
Kids Fall Semester – Seussical KIDS
Directed by Ashley Tobias
Music Direction by Samantha Colon
Join us this fall as our youngest performers (ages 6–9) dive into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss with Seussical KIDS! From Horton the Elephant to the Cat in the Hat, your child will sing, dance, and act their way through a musical adventure that celebrates imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.
This beginner-friendly production provides the perfect opportunity for young artists to shine on the bergenPAC MainStage, all while building confidence, creativity, and community.
Performance Date
December 8th @ 6:00 PM
30 Minute Length
Showtime Jr. | Fall Semester (Frozen)
Junior Showtime Series: Fall Semester – Frozen JR.
Directed by Aurie Ceylon
Music Direction by Samantha Colon
Let it go and step into the spotlight!
In this magical musical adventure, performers ages 9–14 will bring the beloved story of Frozen JR. to life with powerful songs, heartfelt moments, and dazzling wintery fun. Students will build their triple-threat skills (acting, singing, and dancing) as they journey through Arendelle, learning about love, courage, and what it truly means to be yourself.
The semester ends with a fully staged production on the bergenPAC MainStage—an unforgettable performance experience for cast and audience alike!
Performance Date
December 8th | 7:30 PM
60 Minute Length
Showtime HS | Fall Semester (Little Shop)
High School Showtime Series: Fall Semester – Little Shop of Horrors
Directed by Aurie Ceylon
Music Direction TBD
Choreography by Lillie Reising
Feed the need to perform! This fall, our high school performers (ages 14+) will sink their teeth into the darkly comedic cult classic Little Shop of Horrors. With catchy doo-wop-inspired songs, quirky characters, and just the right amount of spooky fun, students will push their performance skills to the next level while exploring themes of ambition, morality, and identity.
This advanced-level production culminates in a full-scale performance on the bergenPAC MainStage, offering a thrilling opportunity for serious young artists to grow, shine, and wow an audience.
Performance Dates
May 16th & May 17th | 7:30 PM
2 Hour Length with a 15 minute Intermission
bergenPAC Players | Fall Semester (Clue)
bergenPAC Players: Fall Semester – Clue: A Dinner Theater Experience
Directed by Anthony Caiola
It’s a classic whodunit—with a twist! This fall, our bergenPAC Players (non-musical theater students ages 13+) will take on the hilarious and mysterious world of Clue, presented as an interactive dinner theater experience. With quick wit, sharp timing, and larger-than-life characters, students will sharpen their acting chops and explore immersive performance techniques in an intimate black box setting.
Was it Professor Plum in the Study? Miss Scarlet in the Lounge? You’ll have to join us to find out...
Performance Date
TBD
Showtime Kids | Winter/Spring Semester (The Jungle Book)
Kids Showtime Series: Winter/Spring Semester – The Jungle Book KIDS
Directed by Ashley Tobias
Music Direction by Samantha Colon
Get ready to go wild! In this fun-filled musical adventure, our youngest performers (ages 6–9) will bring the jungle to life in The Jungle Book KIDS. With toe-tapping songs and lovable characters like Baloo, Bagheera, and Mowgli, students will explore teamwork, bravery, and the magic of performance.
Perfect for budding stars, this beginner-level program builds confidence and stage skills, all leading up to a performance on the bergenPAC MainStage that’s sure to make you howl with joy!
Performance Dates
May 16th & May 17th | 11:00 AM
30 Minute Length
Showtime Jr. | Winter/Spring Semester (Matilda)
Junior Showtime Series: Winter/Spring Semester – Matilda JR.
Directed by Aurie Ceylon
Music Direction by Samantha Colon
"Even if you're little, you can do a lot!"
This winter/spring, performers ages 9–14 take center stage in Matilda JR., the inspiring musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book. With unforgettable songs, larger-than-life characters, and a story that celebrates bravery, creativity, and standing up for what’s right, students will strengthen their skills in acting, singing, and dancing—all while having an absolute blast.
The semester culminates in a full-scale performance on the bergenPAC MainStage, where every performer gets to shine.
Performance Dates
May 16th & May 17th | 3:00 PM
60 Minute Length
Showtime HS | Winter/Spring Semester (Mean Girls)
High School Showtime Series: Winter/Spring Semester – Mean Girls: HS Version
Directed by Aurie Ceylon
Music Direction TBD
Choreography by Lillie Reising
Get in, performer—we’re going to Broadway! This winter/spring, high school students (ages 14+) will take the stage in the fiercely funny, totally fetch Mean Girls: High School Version. With show-stopping songs and iconic characters, students will explore themes of friendship, identity, and self-worth while building serious triple-threat skills.
This advanced production wraps with a full-scale performance on the bergenPAC MainStage, where every performer gets their moment to slay. Because in this cast? We wear confidence.
Performance Date
May 16th & May 17th | 7:30 PM
2 Hour Length with a 15 minute Intermission
bergenPAC Players | Winter/Spring Semester (Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream")
bergenPAC Players: Winter/Spring Semester – Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Directed by Anthony Caiola
Magic, mischief, and mayhem take the stage this spring as the bergenPAC Players present one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, lovers, and mistaken identities, this timeless tale invites students (ages 13+) to explore classical text, character work, and physical storytelling in an accessible, actor-focused setting.
Performed in our intimate black box studio, this production offers a unique opportunity for young actors to dive into the world of Shakespeare—and make it their own.
Performance Date
TBD