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Applications open for 26-27

ELIGIBILITY

This program is for students in grades 9 - 12 in the 2026-2027 school year.

There are limited spaces available. Students are selected through an application process.  Interested students must meet the following requirements to apply

  • Have a strong desire to become a better performer

  • Complete AUDITION FORM.

  • Complete the following audition process:

    Please send a video submission with the following:

    16-32 bars of a musical theatre song with a backing track.

    A short monologue, 1 minute or less - only if you have one prepared.

    For dance, if you have a short combination in jazz, ballet, or musical theatre dance - please send that. A tap combination is optional. If you do not, please just send a video of you executing any of these steps you know. If you do not know the step, you do not need to include it.
    -Jazz Pirouette

    -Chaînés - 3 in a row

    -Grand Battement a la second (to the side)

    -Balancé - 3 in a row

    -Tombé, Pas de bourrée, Glissade, Grand Jete or Saut de Chat

    OR Chasse 2x alternating, Two Runs, Grand Jete or Saut de Chat

    -Time Step (Single, Double or Triple)

    -Alternating rolling shuffles

    - 8 paradiddles

    Video auditions are accepted as UNLISTED YOUTUBE links or GOOGLE DRIVE links that must be shared with the following emails: sfox@gcpastl.org, lpagano@gcpastl.org, ppagano@gcpastl.org, ablevins@gcpastl.org

    Once we receive this submission, we may have you come in for a private voice and acting lesson. This would be free of charge and just an assessment of how she works in a classroom setting.

CrAFT DEVELOPMENT COMMITMENT

School Year

Students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters with the following requirements, as decided with your mentor. Students are required to keep a 75% attendance average and meet expected growth parameters. Approved absences must go through your mentor and will not count against your total.  Not meeting these requirements will be cause for removal from the program.

  • Acting component (Acting, Improv)

  • Dance component (Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance)

  • Elective component (Any additional from the above, Tap, Hip Hop or Improv)

  • Voice component (Private*, Group)

*Length of  private voice lessons to be determined by GCPA approved vocal instructor.

Students in private voice are required to take a minimum of 16 lessons between September and April (bi-weekly).

Those taking from an outside teacher must turn in attendance slips signed by your instructor to prove attendance.

ASSESSMENTS AND MEETINGS

Assessments and Meetings
CrAFT students are required to attend assessments at the start of each year. Students will be assessed in dance technique, vocal technique and acting technique. This allows the mentors to best provide feedback and guidance.

There are 3 meetings for CrAFT Development:

Fall Meetings - All Mentors
Mid-Year Meeting - Personal Mentor
Final Meeting - All Mentors
Please lock these dates into your calendar:

FALL ASSESSMENTS:
August 29, 2026
10 - 1:30 pm

FALL MEETINGS:
September 1 - 3, 2026
Evenings

MID YEAR MEETINGS:
TBA in December/January

SPRING MEETINGS:
May 25 - 26, 2027

RAISE THE CURTAIN:
Raise the Curtain is our Annual Gala Style Fundraiser.
CrAFT Students are required to perform at Raise the Curtain unless there is a school required conflict

Event: October 17th
Rehearsals will be scattered throughout September and October.
Friday, October 16: Rehearsal will be held between 5 pm and 10 pm
Saturday, October 17: The day of the event!
We do not know rehearsal times, yet. Please hold the full day.

UPDATED! CrAFT WORKSHOPS!
New this year! CrAFT workshops are getting a new structure. We will offer a dedicated monthly class just for CrAFT members. These once-a-month sessions will focus on topics not always covered in discipline specific classes. These are included in dues and 80% attendance is required outside of approved conflicts. CrAFT students will still receive the FOXPACF Discount when offered.

Sample Classes:
Business of Theatre
Auditioning on Camera
In Person Audition Training
Stage Combat
Sight Singing/Ear Training
Everyday Music Theory
Masks

Unique dance topics
*Workshops are not set. Material subject to change.
Have a subject you are interested in? Let me know!

Dates will alternate between Fridays and Sundays.

Sunday, Sept 20
Friday, Oct 23
Sunday, Nov 15
Friday, Dec 18
Saturday, Jan 17
Friday, Feb 19
Sunday, March 21
Friday, April 9
Sunday, May 16

Summer

GCPA values the variety of experiences summer can provide and how those experiences help an artist grow. To balance that time with continued artistic development, requirements for the summer are limited to the following:

Students wishing to continue with the program the following year must complete one or more of the following at GCPA or other quality arts program:

  • Participate in at least one production on stage or on crew.*

  • Attend a summer performance program at least 1 week in length.

  • Take a minimum 1 hour of weekly technique class

*Participation in CrAFT does not guarantee a role in any YTC production.

Performances

CrAFT participants must meet the following performance requirements:

  • Perform in one Mentor approved musical or play during the school year.

  • Perform at Raise the Curtain: October 17th, 2025

NEW YORK

CrAFT takes a trip to New York either every year or every other year, depending on interest/availability. For 26-27, we are working towards a trip in the first two weeks of June.

Price is TBA based on current rates and availability. Summer 2026 was $1,850 for students and $1,650 for chaperones. There will be an increase due to increased rates. Trip includes airfare, hotel, 2-3 broadway shows, 2-3 master classes, 3 dinners, and 1 lunch. 

COST

Cost breakdown is based on the 2025-2026 class schedule.
Need-based financial assistance is available. Email sfox@gcpastl.org for an application.

Dues

 $100 due in August and again in January. Dues cover the cost of participation, mentors and workshops.  

Classes

Students will receive 5% off their class total. Payment can be made in full or on line with GCPA’s monthly payment plan (1st of Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March, April, May)

Students taking private voice through a GCPA instructor will receive $5 off per lesson, rolled into your monthly payment:

  • $45/45 minute lesson (regularly $45): 8 payments of $90 (no MAY payment)

  • $60/60 minute lesson (regularly $60): 8 payments of $120 (no MAY payment)

Base Cost

Over-all cost will depend on how many hours of class a student takes. For reference, here is the smallest package including private voice:

  • 3 hours of class per week: $165.30 per month (normally $174) x 9 payments =$1,487.70

  • 45 minute private voice ($50 per lesson), two per month: $100 x 8 payments = $800 (Regularly $55 per lesson)

  • TOTAL MONTHLY= $265.30 for first 8 payments. $165.30 for 9th payment

  • TOTAL CLASSES IN FULL = $2,287.70

  • DUES: $100 x 2 Payments = $200

  • PROGRAM TOTAL IN FULL = $2,487.70

    Walk-Ins

Students receive 50% off GCPA Walk-In classes ($10, Regularly $20). *Does not apply to Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation Workshops.