Performing Arts Academy

Every student that auditions will be cast in the production, provided they are able to attend all performances and have minimal rehearsal conflicts.  The initial audition takes place in front of the creative team (director, musical director, choreographer), where the student will be asked to sing approximately one minute of an age-appropriate song.  This could be any song the student knows, including anything from a previous show they have been in.  It is important that the student brings sheet music so the musical director can play for their audition.

After initial auditions take place, students are invited to participate in callbacks.  This is a more specific audition, where students are placed into groups and asked to sing/read excerpts from the show.  We strive to make this experience educational and supportive, rather than a source of competition among students. 

Returning Students: $450.00 (includes digital download of the performance and a souvenir script (for Elementary and Middle School students only)

New Students: $495.00 (includes digital download of the performance and a souvenir script (for Elementary and Middle School students only)

Sibling Discount: A 10% discount will be applied to the second sibling’s participation fee.

Payment is due in full at the first scheduled rehearsal.

Most rehearsals will take place at the Sunrise Studio, located at 34 Forest Ave. in Lynbrook.  The standard rehearsal schedule is as follows:

Elementary: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 PM

Middle School: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM

High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 PM

During the week the performances take place, dress rehearsals will be held at Lynbrook High School, located at 9 Union Ave. in Lynbrook.  These rehearsal times may be different than the standard schedule.  For more information, please refer to your student's specific production calendar, included above. 

Performance venues vary each season, but typically rotate between Lynbrook High School, St. Raymond's School, Bellmore Movies and Showplace, and Sunrise Studios (high school  groups only).

There are three easy ways to purchase tickets to any of our student performances:

1) Call the box office at (516) 218-2782 between 10 AM and 6 PM.

2) Arrange to pick up in person from a Sunrise representative during designated times, typically right before or right after your student's rehearsal.

3) Order from our online ticketing platform using the link provided - we will send it via email approximately two weeks prior to the performance.  Additional fees apply.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day of the event, however we cannot guarantee seat availability.    

Ticket Prices:

Elementary School (Grades 3-5): $10.00 online, $12.00 at the door

Middle School (Grades 6-8): $10.00 online, $12.00 at the door

High School (Grades 9-12): $15.00 online, $17.00 at the door

Students may be asked to provide basic clothing items, such as shirts, shoes, etc.  All additional costuming needs are included in the participation fee and will be provided by Sunrise.

• We are not able to give out scripts to students until we receive the participation fee and contact/release form.
• On some occasions, scripts are rented from a licensing company and are not the property of Sunrise.  In this case, we require a $30.00 script deposit from each student.  Once the script is returned in good condition (fully erased), we will return the deposit.
• We do not offer refunds or credits for missed rehearsals or for any students who withdraw from the program at any time.
• Sessions missed due to inclement weather, student illness, or teacher illness will not be made up.
• Sunrise is not responsible for the loss of any personal items.
• Sunrise reserves the right to combine, cancel or close classes. In the unlikely event of a production being canceled,  pro-rated tuition will be refunded.
• Parents, siblings, and friends are not permitted to attend rehearsals.
• Standard rehearsal attire is comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and jazz shoes or lightweight sneakers.
• If desired, students may bring their own marked water bottles.  Food or drink is not permitted in our performance spaces, excepting Studio Series productions.