ELIGIBILITY

This program is for students Grades 9-12 in the 2024-2025 school year.
There are limited spaces available. Students are selected through an application process.  Interested students must meet the following requirements to apply:

• Looking to gain acceptance into a collegiate performing arts program

• 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 perididdles

  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, actorpagano@gmail.com, 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 you work in a classroom setting.

CrAFT graduates have been accepted into the following prestigious performing arts college programs:

STRUCTURE

This is built as a 4 year program, but students do not have to commit to 4 years and are able to join after their freshman year, if accepted.

Freshman Year: Focus on identifying and applying/auditioning for pre-collegiate summer programs, high quality production experiences or other beneficial educational activities . Mentors will work directly with students to find financially viable programs that align with his/her current collegiate goals. 

Sophomore Year: Continued focus on identifying/auditioning for pre-collegiate summer programs. Mentors will also begin working with students on school discovery. 

Junior Year: Focus on completing a list of schools that students will apply for and begin curating audition material. 

Senior Year: Focus on finalizing audition submissions and working through acceptances and declines.

COMMITMENT

Fall and Spring

Please note, the following are the base suggestions for each track built on the foundation that a well rounded performer in any track is ideal. Mentors may adjust requirements on a student-by-student basis. Seniors: are only required to take 2 classes due to the overload of applications and are allowed more frequent absences. 

Musical Theatre Track

• Acting component (1) - Acting, Acting for Film

• Dance component (2) - Tap AND Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz or Modern

• Elective component (1) - Any additional class

• Private Voice*

Theatre Track

• Acting component (1) - Acting

• Viewpoints (1) During Freshman, Sophomore or Junior years

• Dance Component (1) - Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz or Modern

• Elective component (1) - Any additional class

• Voice component (Private*, Group)

 Vocal Performance Track

• Private Voice*

• Acting component (1) - Acting

• Music Theory

• Dance Component (1) - Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz or Modern

• Elective component (1) - Any additional class, Masterclass heavily suggested

• Piano (Private*) 

*Length of private lessons to be determined by GCPA approved piano 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.

Summer

CrAFT College students will be encouraged to explore a variety of options during the summer to help work toward college acceptance. This will include applying for summer pre-collegiate programs, auditioning for non-youth productions, participating on crew, and other educational opportunities and assignments. A focus on balancing these opportunities with summer jobs and activities will be considered, but CrAFT College students should plan to stay active in the arts during the summer.

Private Lessons to Prepare Applications and Pre-Screens:

Applying for college programs as well as summer collegiate programs takes preparation, including choosing, rehearsing and videoing performance material. CrAFT Mentors are able to assist with monologue, dance and/or vocal submissions in a private lesson setting. Space is limited, so CrAFT College students will have priority. During the first meeting, Mentors will work individually with students to create a private lesson plan to complete applications. This will include a payment schedule to evenly distribute private lesson payments. The standard CrAFT Private Lesson discount will apply. 

Private study is a part of the program, but CrAFT College students are not required to study privately with a GCPA instructor. They may work with non-GCPA instructors on their submissions.

CrAFT College students will have priority access to GCPA’s self-tape equipment.

CrAFT College students can have their pre-screens reviewed by their mentors. Videos must be sent in at least 7 days prior to submission to be reviewed.

Workshops/Master Classes

CrAFT College Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors are required to take the yearly College Audition Workshop at least one time. 

Performances

CrAFT College participants must meet the following performance requirements:

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

• Perform at Raise the Curtain: September 21st, 2024

CrAFT EXCLUSIVES

Mentors

Participants will be assigned a mentor. There will be 3 - 5 scheduled mentor meetings, and mentors will be available for additional guidance and conversation as needed. The first and last meeting is with all GCPA Mentors. The remainder are with your assigned Mentor as needed.

Meeting Dates: August, October, December, February, April TBD

Exclusive Workshops

Students will have access to a minimum of 3 exclusive workshops, available only to CrAFT students. Workshops will be taught by GCPA Staff and industry professionals. Dates are TBD and will be announced as they are scheduled.  They will likely be on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons. Cost is included in the overall cost of the program.

Headshots

CrAFT College Juniors and Seniors will be offered a headshot session to help complete their audition packets. This is ONE session that can be taken at the end of your Junior year or beginning of your Senior year.

CrAFT Student Mentors

We are hoping to implement student mentors for the 22-23 school year. Current CrAFT College Juniors and Seniors would be paired with a GCPA alum who is currently in a collegiate performing arts program. Student mentors will be able to provide perspective and advice from the applicant point of view.

COST

Cost is based on the 2022-2023 class schedule and is subject to change with 2024-2025 programming release.
Need-based financial assistance is available. Email sfox@gcpastl.org for an application.

Dues

 $150 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:

• $40/45 minute lesson (regularly $45): 8 payments of $80 (no MAY payment)

• $55/60 minute lesson (regularly $60): 8 payments of $110 (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:

• 4 hours of class per week: $180.50 per month (normally $190) x 9 payments =$1,624.50

• 45 minute private voice: $80 x 8 payments = $640

• TOTAL MONTHLY= $260.50 for first 8 payment. $180.50 for final payment

• TOTAL CLASSES/PRIVATE IN FULL = $2,264.50

• DUES: $150 x 2 Payments = $300

• PROGRAM TOTAL IN FULL = $2,564.50

*This is for standard private voice lessons through GCPA. Additional monthly charge will be determined for private lessons focused on preparing and filming application materials. 

Walk-Ins

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