Fall 2026 Musical Productions at Community Through Song and Stage
At CTSS, students receive high-quality performing arts training in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both artistic excellence and personal growth. Our programs are intentionally designed with small class and cast sizes, ensuring that every student receives individualized attention and meaningful performance opportunities. Led by experienced educators and industry professionals, students build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills that extends far beyond the stage. Whether a child is new to the performing arts or an experienced performer, CTSS provides a welcoming community where every student is challenged, supported, and celebrated.
All performances, with the tentative exception of Little Shop of Horrors, will take place in the CTSS Black Box Theater in Paoli.
The Addams Family
Musical
young@part
Sundays 2-4:30 PM
Ages 6-12 | 9/8-11/14
Ages: 6-12
Capacity: 18
Program Fee: $395
Rehearsals and Performances:
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, 9/8, 6 - 8 PM
All other rehearsals: Sundays 2 - 4:30 PM
Meeting Dates: 9/8 (Tuesday) and 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 (Sundays)
Tech Rehearsals: Tuesday, 11/10 and Wednesday, 11/11: 5 - 9 PM
Performances: Friday, November 13th at 7 PM , Saturday, November 14th at 2 PM and 7 PM
Legally
Blonde Jr.
Sundays and Wednesday
Ages 10-15 | 9/27-12/13
Ages: 10-15
Capacity: 18
Program Fee: $695
Rehearsals:
Sundays 9 AM - 12 PM and Wednesdays 5 - 8 PM
Rehearsal Dates: 9/27, 9/30, 10/4, 10/7, 10/11, 10/14, 10/18, 10/21, 10/25, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15, 11/18, 11/22, 12/2 (No rehearsals 11/25 and 11/29)
Tech Week: 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/9 (5 - 9 PM)
Performances: Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM , Friday, December 11th at 7 PM, Saturday, December 12th at 2 PM and 7 PM, Sunday, December 13 at 2 PM
Little
Shop
of Horrors
Sundays and Thursdays
Ages 14-18 | 9/27-1/22
Ages: 14-18
Capacity: 18 or 27 (Two or Three casts depending on Enrollment)
Program Fee: $595
Rehearsals:
Sundays 5 - 9 PM and Thursday 5 - 9 PM
Rehearsal Dates: 9/27, 10/1, 10/4, 10/8, 10/11, 10/15, 10/18, 10/22, 10/25, 10/29, 11/1, 11/5, 11/8, 11/12, 11/15, 11/19, 11/22, 12/2 (No rehearsals 11/26 and 11/29), 12/3, 12/6, 12/10, 12/13, 12/17 (No Rehearsals 12/20, 12/24, 12/27, 12/31) , 1/3, 1/7
Not every performer will be called to every rehearsal, nor will they be required for the full duration of each rehearsal. A conflict form will be distributed at the beginning of September. Following the read-through on October 1, a master rehearsal schedule will be shared outlining anticipated rehearsal calls. Please note that rehearsal schedules are subject to change as the production progresses, particularly as we approach tech week and performances.
Performers are allowed to miss up to 2 rehearsal days or 8 hours of rehearsal time.
Tech Week: Sunday, 1/10 (9 AM - 9 PM), 1/11, 1/12, 1/13 (5 - 10 PM)
Performances: Thursday, January 14th @ 7 PM , Friday, January 15th @ 7 PM, Saturday, January 16th @ 2 PM and 7 PM, Sunday, January 17th @ 2 PM and 7 PM.
In the event we get enough interest for 3 full casts, there will be a 2nd weekend of shows added on Friday, January 22nd at 7 pm and Saturday, January 23rd at 2 pm and 7 pm. Each cast will receive 3 performances.
Little Shop of Horrors Prescreen Requirement
Little Shop of Horrors is designed as a pre-professional training and performance experience in a small-cast setting. The original Off-Broadway production featured a cast of just nine performers, and our production will also cast approximately nine performers per cast. Our goal is to build two to three casts for this production.
Because of the limited cast size and performance demands of the show, all students must submit a video prescreen before registering. The purpose of the prescreen is to ensure that performers are comfortable and capable of carrying a role through song and storytelling in this intimate rehearsal environment.
We are not looking for perfection, but rather an eagerness to learn, grow, and collaborate. We simply want to see each student's best and most authentic work so we can determine whether this program is the right fit for their current skill level and experience.
This is not an auditioned production, and performers are not competing against one another for spots. Once enrollment reaches 27 performers, registration will close and a waitlist will be established. We are not selecting the "best" 27 submissions. Instead, we are looking for performers who can confidently tell a story through singing and thrive in a small-cast, pre-professional rehearsal environment.
Our goal is to create casts of approximately nine performers each, with every student receiving meaningful performance opportunities and individualized artistic attention.
The tuition for the program is $595. If we determine that a student is not a good fit for the production, any deposit and tuition payments made will be refunded in full.
CTSS Afternoon Production Labs
Fully staged musicals for Home School and Cyber School Students part of our CTSS Performing Arts POD Program
CTSS Production Lab gives students the opportunity to rehearse and perform a fully staged musical in CTSS’s intimate black box theatre. This process-based performance class is designed for students who want the experience of being part of a full production while receiving meaningful training along the way.
With each production capped at just 16 performers, students receive individualized attention, ample stage time, and the chance to grow as both performers and ensemble members. Throughout the semester, students will develop acting, singing, movement, collaboration, and rehearsal skills while working toward a final staged performance.
Program Details
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM Wednesday or Thursday for 16 weeks and two full day tech rehearsals (64 Hours)
Ages:
10-15 (Descendants)
13-18 (Godspell)
Led by: 2-3 professional teaching artists
Focus: Fully staged musical production
Environment: Small-cast, ensemble-centered rehearsal process
Class Size: Capped at 16 performers per cohort
This is a 17-week commitment.
Payment
A non-refundable $195 Deposit is required at registration, or 25% of the program fee
The remaining payment of $585 is due before the first rehearsal
It’s important that all families registering for our Daytime Production Lab classes familiarize themselves with our production lab policies found HERE
CTSS offers a robust Performing Arts Supplement Program for cyber school and homeschool students.
What is
CTSS
Conservatory?
Students receive high-quality performing arts training in voice, acting, movement, musicianship, and stage presence through engaging, age-appropriate instruction. This skills-based class is designed to build confident, versatile young performers in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Mondays 12 - 3 PM (Ages 13-18)
Tuesdays 12-3 PM (Ages 10-15)
What is
Cyber
Academic
Studio?
CTSS offers a robust Performing Arts Supplement Program for cyber school students. In addition to high-quality performing arts instruction, students have access to a quiet, structured learning environment Monday through Thursday mornings, where they can complete their cyber school coursework, attend live lessons, receive light academic support. The program is supervised by a Pennsylvania-certified teacher, providing families with a safe, supportive, and productive space for both academic and artistic growth.
Enrolling in Conservatory and/or Cyber Academic Studio in addition to Descendants or Godspell Production Labs
If your child is enrolled in both the Conservatory Program and Descendants or Godspell Production Labs, an automatic payment plan of four installments of $345 will be established. If you prefer to pay in full, the total tuition for the Fall Semester is $1,380, which includes 72 hours of instruction.
If your child is enrolled in the Conservatory Program, Descendants or Godspell Productions Labs, and Academic Morning Academic Studio (two mornings per week for cyber students), an automatic payment plan of four installments of $550 will be established. If you prefer to pay in full, the total tuition for all three programs is $2,200 for the Fall Semester.
Descendants
The Musical
Thursdays 12-3 PM
Ages 10-15 | 9/10-1/23
Ages: 10-15
Capacity: 16
Program Fee: $780
Rehearsals:
Thursdays 12-3 pm
Rehearsal Dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 (No Rehearsal 11/26), 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (No Rehearsals 12/24 and 31), 1/7, and 1/14
Tech Week: Tuesday, 1/19: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Thursday, 1/21: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Performances: Thursday, 1/21: 7 PM and Saturday, 1/23: 2 PM and 7 PM
Godspell
The Musical
Wednesdays 12-3 PM
Ages 13-18 | 9/9-1/24
Ages: 13-18
Capacity: 16
Program Fee: $780
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays 12-3 pm
Rehearsal Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/1`, 11/18 (No Rehearsal 11/25), 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (No Rehearsals 12/23 and 12/30), 1/6, and 1/13
Tech Week: Monday, 1/18: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Wednesday, 1/20: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Performances: Friday 1/20: 7 PM and Sunday, 1/24: 2 PM and 7 PM