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
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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
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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
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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.
Acting Track/Improv Troupe
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Made for students entering grades 6-8
Take between 3-5 acting and/or improv classes per semester
Membership in Improv Troupe (counts as 2 classes)
Perform in two Improv shows per year (fall and spring)
Individual meetings twice per year with the PPC Manager to discuss growth and plan for progress
Participation in the Annual Christmas Stroll Parade in Georgetown
Participation in the Annual Red Poppy Festival Parade in Georgetown
Discounted private lessons available (not required)
Junior Company t-shirt and Improv Troupe t-shirt
Potential for spontaneous extra Improv performances/events
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Made for students entering grades 8-12
Take between 4-6 classes per semester
Perform in three shows per year (Fall and Spring Improv Shows and the Spring Play)
Rehearsals for the Spring Play are on Wednesdays and Saturdays, times scheduled based on student availability
Optional 4th show if space availible (Fall Musical)
Individual meetings twice per year with the PPC Manager to discuss growth and plan for progress
College application guidance and pre-screen assistance
Participation in the Annual Christmas Stroll Parade in Georgetown
Participation in the Annual Red Poppy Festival Parade in Georgetown
Discounted private lessons available (not required)
Volunteer usher opportunities at all Palace venues
Senior Company t-shirt and Improv Troupe t-shirt
Professional headshot by a high quality photographer
Potential for spontaneous extra Improv Performances/Events
New for 2026-2027: Senior members receive a Flex Pass with four tickets to any show of the 2026 season.
Audition Information
Announcing Auditions for the 2026-2027 Palace Performance Company
PPC KIDS Auditions
Grades 2-5 (current and prospective members)
Choose One:
Saturday, July 18 (9-10:30 am)
Saturday, Aug. 1 (9-10:30 am)
Auditioners learn a short dance combination and perform it with a small group. After the dance portion, each auditioner sings a 32 bar cut of music (about 1 minute) - this can be any song from a musical or your favorite song! Please email your accompaniment track to ppc@georgetownpalace.org 24 hours prior to your audition. A live piano player is not provided. Those planning to audition should be prepared to chat with the team during their audition - they can tell us a story or just talk to us - our goal with this age group is to learn a little more about their personality during the audition.
PPC JUNIOR Auditions
Grades 5-8 (current and prospective members)
Choose One:
Saturday, July 18 (10:30 am-noon)
Sunday, July 19 (9-10:30 am)
Saturday, Aug. 1 (10:30 am-noon)
Auditioners learn a dance combination and are asked to sing a 32 bar cut of music (about 1 minute) and perform a 45-60 second monologue of their choosing or using one provided. Monologues do not need to be memorized, but should be prepared. Please email your accompaniment track to ppc@georgetownpalace.org, 24 hours prior to your audition. A live piano player is not be provided.
PPC SENIOR Auditions
Grades 8-12 (current and prospective members)
Choose One:
Sunday, July 19 (10:30 am-noon)
Saturday, Aug. 1 (noon-2 pm)
Sunday, Aug. 2 (5:30-8 pm)
PPC ACTING TRACK/IMPROV TROUPE
Junior - Grades 6-8
Senior - Grades 8-12
Saturday, August 1 (3-5 pm)
3-4:15 pm - Group Audition (Auditioners only. Parents/Guardians may wait in the lobby or leave and return.)
4:15-5 pm - Parent/Guardian Informational Meeting
Auditioners learn a dance combination and are asked to sing a 32 bar cut of music (about 1 minute) and perform a 45-60 second monologue of their choosing or using one provided. Monologues do not need to be memorized, but should be prepared. Please email your accompaniment track to ppc@georgetownpalace.org, 24 hours prior to your audition. A live piano player is not be provided.
Auditioners will all be in the audition room together for a group warm-up activity. They will then engage in several acting exercises and improv games. AUDITIONERS DO NOT NEED TO PREPARE ANY MATERIAL FOR THE AUDITION! Just arrive ready to have fun! Directors are looking for students that are ready to be a part of a team, make strong choices and have solid performance skills. Following the audition, parents/guardians will be welcomed in the room for an informational meeting and Q&A session.