Rising Stars
The 2025 Rising Stars program is sponsored by
Rising Stars 2025 / Freaky Friday
Singing Auditions / APR 28 & 29 / 5:30 - 8:30
Dance Audition / APR 30 / 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Callbacks / MAY 1 (By Invitation Only)
Performances / JUN 25-27
Director & Choreographer / Anne McAlexander
Music Director / Sherri Angelotti
Assistant Director / Carly Christie
Assistant Music Director & Accompanist / Indigo Dudley
Book by Bridget Carpenter / Music by Tom Kitt / Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
About Rising Stars / Every summer, Midland Center for the Arts searches for the top talent in the Great Lakes Bay Region for an intensive, professional-level experience and training from a creative team of industry professionals. Incoming and current High School students - including current 8th through 12th graders - will work through an intensive, professional-like rehearsal process in a truncated amount of time.
About the Show / When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Please read the Audition Packet here for more details/to prepare for your audition & sign up using the Audition Form here!
Youth Honor Choirs Auditions
The Youth Honor Choirs Program is dedicated to nurturing the development of young singers through education and performance while encouraging a lifelong appreciation for participation in and enjoyment of music. We're excited to start the 2024/25 season with Vocalise, for grades 3-8.
Auditions:
THU, MAY 8 / 4 - 5:30 PM
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6 PM
Spring / JAN 14 - APR 22
Concerts:
Spring Dress Rehearsal / Mon, APR 28, 2025
Spring Concert / Tue, APR 29, 2025
Spring Chorale 2025
Rehearsals: 5/05, 5/12, 5/19, 6/02, 6/09, 6/16, 6/20 / 5:30 PM
In Rehearsal Room A at Midland Center for the Arts
Do you like to sing, but your routine makes it difficult to attend? We have a Spring option for you. Join members of Chorale for a six meeting-rehearsal experience, plus a dress rehearsal and concert, and get a taste of what it is like to sing in a choir! If you are a member of another choir during the Fall and Winter, you are also welcome to join us for this brief period while your choir is on break! Friendly auditions will take place during the first rehearsal, and all that you have to do it to come and rehearse with us!
Questions? Contact Dr. Grützmann at grutzmann@midlandcenter.org.
Men of Music
Men of Music, the Center's all-male adult ensemble, performs a holiday concert and Spring concert annually, rehearsing on Tuesday's from 7 - 10 PM. No audition is required, for more information on joining the Men of Music, please contact Grace Marra. Directed by Grace Marra
Performance Opportunities
Golden Guild
Golden Guild performs in area senior activity centers, residences, and care facilities in May, June, October, November, and December each year. Performances are approximately 35-45 minutes in length. Please contact Jennifer Kanyo at kanyo@midlandcenter.org. for more information on booking a performance.
Auditions
Youth Theatre
Youth Theatre provides a learning experience for those who enjoy performing onstage as well as for those who enjoy working backstage with makeup, props, scenery, and costumes. The rehearsal process is structured to also include education opportunities for youth to develop and build skills in acting, singing, dancing, and technical theatre through special workshops, activities, and exercises.
Thank you to everyone who participated in MATILDA JR auditions!