TRAIN. PERFORM. EXCEL.

Program Director: Stephanie Smith  Company Manager: Jesee Smart

Unparalleled Performing Arts TrainiNG.

The Palace Performance Company (PPC) is a dedicated group of young artists, ages 7-18, who want to engage in a more comprehensive, higher level of training and performance, with individualized guidance through their personal growth and development, and who want to be a part of a true ensemble. 

These students might aspire to study performing arts in college and/or might pursue a professional career. PPC members work with professional artists to hone their crafts, build their skills and confidence, and find their voices and identities as artists. They also serve as ambassadors for the Palace Theatre in and around Georgetown. Audition required. Scholarships may be available. 

WHAT TO
EXPECT.

After the initial audition, students may be invited to join at one of three levels - Senior, Junior, or Kids. Placement is determined annually during the audition process. All members of all levels are required to attend auditions every year. Students that remain in good financial and behavioral standing will not be removed from the program.

Kids 2nd-5th Grade

    • Made for students entering grades 2-5

    • Take between 2-4 classes per semester

    • Perform in two shows per year (fall and spring)

    • Rehearsals are on either Wednesdays (5-7:30 pm) or Saturdays (11 am-1:30 pm)

    • Individual meetings twice per year with the PPC Manager to determine specific class schedules

    • Participation in the Annual Christmas Stroll in Georgetown (parade only)

    • Participation in the Annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown (parade and performance)

    • Discounted private lessons available (not required)

    • Kids Company t-shirt

    • Opportunity to perform at the annual gala benefiting Palace Education. Members will be selected by the Director of Education and PPC Manager.

Junior 5th-8th Grade

    • Made for students entering grades 5-8

    • Take between 4-6 classes per semester

    • Perform in two shows per year (fall and spring)

    • Rehearsals are on either Wednesdays (5- 8 pm) or Saturdays (11 am- 2 pm)

    • Individual meetings twice per year with the PPC Manager to determine specific class schedules

    • Participation in the Annual Christmas Stroll in Georgetown (parade only)

    • Participation in the Annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown (parade and performance)

    • Discounted private lessons available (not required)

    • Junior Company t-shirt

    • Opportunity to perform at the annual gala benefiting Palace Education. Members will be selected by the Director of Education and PPC Manager.

Senior 8th-12th Grade

    • Made for students entering grades 8-12

    • Take between 5-8 classes per semester

    • Perform in up to three shows per year (fall musical, spring play, and spring Senior Showcase)

    • Rehearsals are on Wednesdays and Saturdays, times scheduled based on student availability

    • Attend weekly Rep/Ensemble rehearsals on Saturdays from late August through mid-May

    • Individual meetings twice per year with the PPC Manager to determine specific class schedules

    • College application guidance and pre-screen assistance  

    • Participation in the Annual Christmas Stroll in Georgetown (parade only)

    • Participation in the Annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown (parade and performance)

    • Discounted private lessons available (not required)

    • Volunteer usher opportunities at all Palace venues

    • Guaranteed ensemble role in a Springer musical (restrictions apply)

    • Senior Company t-shirt 

    • Opportunity to perform at the annual gala benefiting Palace Education. Members will be selected by the Director of Education and PPC Manager.

    • New for 2026-2027: Senior members receive a Flex Pass with four tickets to any show of the 2026 season.

Audition Information

Auditions for our 2025-2026 season are complete. Information to audition for the 2026-2027 Company will be posted in June 2026.