

Curtain Call Studios presents CCS Showstoppers!
CCS Showstoppers is an auditioned performance troupe working with intermediate to advanced students ready to pursue the various elements of performance within the Contemporary/Pop music genre. Troupe members will learn how to give top of the line live performances with training in stage presence, microphone technique, pop vocal technique, and stage movement. Troupe members will also be learning repertoire and choreography to present during various different performance opportunities within the community. (ages 10+)
AUDITIONS:
Spring 2023 Audition
Sunday, January 8th from 12-3pm at Curtain Call Studios
*Video submissions must be sent by Saturday, January 7th
Audition Requirements:
Please bring/submit a resume & headshot (optional)
Prepare 32 bar cut of a pop song or Disney song (approx. 90 seconds or verse + chorus)
REHEARSALS:
Attendance is highly prioritized for this group’s success and should be considered a priority by our members as well. If there are scheduling conflicts, please let Ms Kelly know at least 2 weeks prior to the rehearsal conflict. If you have a conflict with a rehearsal day prior to a performance, you may not be able to perform with the group for that specific performance unless otherwise approved.
*If a rehearsal is canceled, you will be notified well in advance and a new rehearsal will be scheduled. Missing a rescheduled rehearsal will not count against you.
Weekly rehearsals begin Friday, January 13th until May 26th from 5:30-7pm.
Rehearsal schedule will change for the Summer Season- details TBD
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
All showstoppers must be enrolled in classes that provide specific training related to performance in order to join the Showstoppers Performance Troupe. Training can include but is not limited to: Private Voice Lessons, Dance Classes, or Triple Threat Classes. If you are taking classes outside of CCS, we ask that you provide us with proof of continuous training.
FEES:
Spring Season Membership fee is $75/month which includes:
Weekly Rehearsals within the season- season runs from January 9th - June 2nd
1 Group T-shirt (required for casual community performances)
1 Showstoppers Costume (costume pieces will be decided after auditions and purchased by the studio)
3 workshops offered throughout the season- it is mandatory for Showstoppers to attend 2 out of 3 workshops
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME ADD’L FEES MAY OCCUR WHEN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRE TRAVEL.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPRING: Current performance schedule, additional performances may be added. The Showstoppers often perform at smaller community events throughout the season.
Learning for Life Talent Show- March 11th at 2:30pm at Ft. Myers Senior High School (rehearsal on March 9th)
Annual Spring Recital- DATE TBD