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The NMU Wildcat Performing Arts Academy offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure in various arts disciplines such as dance, acting, vocal training, and theatre production. By providing a nurturing environment for artistic development, we aim to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for success in the performing arts and beyond.

Addams Family Musical Young@Part Auditions
Audition Information

A CHRISTMAS STORY YOUTH AUDITIONS!

We are excited to announce auditions for youth roles in A Christmas Story! 

Calling all young performers in age 10 through 12th grade! Mark your calendars. 

 

AUDITIONS:

September 1st - 6pm-8pm (combined with Addams Family auditions) | Jamrich 1100

September 2nd - 6pm-8pm (combined with Addams Family auditions) | Jamrich 1100

September 3rd - 3pm-5:15pm (A Christmas Story only) | Jamrich 1100

 

CALLBACKS:

September 4th - 4pm-6pm| McClintock 106

 

DANCE CALL:

September 5th - 10:30am-12:30pm | Dance Studio (McClintock 125Q)

 

PERFORMANCES:

December 3-5 & 10-12, 2026 at the Forest Roberts Theatre

 

Find all audition information, requirements, and registration details at nmu.edu/sayt

Questions? Email sayt@nmu.edu

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A Christams Story Youth Auditions

WPAA Programming offered throughout the year:

  • Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Intensive workshops and classes geared toward middle and high school students*
    • These opportunities will have varying time commitments, from an hour long class to classes spanning a full day or full weekends as well as week-long intensive experiences.
  • NMU TD Kids Pre-performance workshops geared toward youth ages 12 and younger
    • An opportunity to engage with the company prior to the show, immersing yourself in the world of theater, dance, and music through interactive activities!
  • Education Expeditions (School Outreach/Run-Outs)
    • WPAA comes to your community: school, library, community center, theatre, find a space for us to join you!
      • Doing a performance of a dance or theatre work with our students
      • Providing 2-6 workshops encompassing theatre arts: dance, movement, voice, acting, production and more!
        • Workshops can host up to 30 students per classroom/space
  • Talk-back opportunities after select NMU Theatre and Dance productions
    • Enjoy an after performance Q&A with the company and get to know the ins and outs of what went into a production!

Questions?

Email us at wpaa@nmu.edu

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