2026/2027 Senior Main Stage Musical Program (Ages13-18)
REGISTER HERE FRIDAY AUGUST 7th at 10:00am
The LYTE Senior Main Stage Musical Program offers teen performers an exciting and immersive opportunity to develop advanced skills in acting, singing, dance, and performance while working toward a full-scale musical production.
Designed for performers ages 13–18 (born 2008–2013), this program combines professional-style training workshops with a full rehearsal and performance process, giving students the opportunity to grow as artists, collaborators, and storytellers.
The Senior Main Stage Musical Program is an exciting opportunity for young performers to challenge themselves artistically, develop lasting friendships, and experience the thrill of creating professional level musical theatre in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Program Details
Ages: 13–18 (born 2008–2013)
Program Fee: $675 per child
Program Dates: October 6, 2026 – March 28, 2027
The Senior Main Stage Musical Program is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Workshop Series
October 6–24, 2026
Participants will begin the season with a 3-week workshop series where they will work with Directors, Music Directors, & Choreographers from our Main Stage Musicals.
Students will attend:
One weekday workshop per week: Tuesday OR Thursday from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
One Saturday workshop per week: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM OR 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Participants will be divided into two workshop groups. Families will be notified of their assigned workshop schedule following registration.
At the conclusion of the workshop series, all participants will audition and be cast in one of our Senior Main Stage productions.
Part 2: Show Rehearsals & Performances
November 2026 – March 2027
Following auditions and casting, students will rehearse and perform in one of two productions:
The Prom: School Edition
Book and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with the courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance.
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Rehearsals for both productions begin on November 2, 2026.
Each production will follow one of the rehearsal schedules below:
Show A Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays : 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Show A Performances: March 12–14, 2027
Show B Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Show B Performances: March 26–28, 2027
New for 2026/2027
LYTE will also present two daytime school performances for London-area schools on: Thursday, March 11, 2027 & Thursday, March 25, 2027
Important Scheduling Notes
Decisions regarding which production will follow the “Show A” schedule and which will follow the “Show B” schedule will be made during auditions.
If a participant has a conflict with one of the rehearsal schedules, families will have the opportunity to communicate this to the production team prior to auditions so accommodation can be considered.
Rehearsals for both productions pause following Saturday, December 12, 2026, and resume Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
If you have any questions, please email LYTE Program Director Ruth Noonan at lyte@ptaclondon.ca