REGISTRATION: 
Registrations are open and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A limited number of spots are available for all intensives/workshops. 
 

Registration/Payment must be made within 24 hours of accepting a role.

* Registrations are limited and enrollment is NOT guaranteed.


 REGISTRATION FEES: 
Registration fee for any Theatre Intensive and/or Workshop is $550/child + $25-100 costume fee*.  
        * costume fees are mandatory and will be dependent on show.

Late registration fee is $600 (after posted deadlines) + $25-100 costume fee*.

Registration fee covers theatre instruction for the term allocated for the specific intensive/workshop and includes but is not limited to: acting, singing, dancing.


 AUDITIONS: 
Auditions for all Fall/Spring Workshops and Summer Intensives will be via video submissions only.
Please visit our Auditions page for all information: https://www.risingstarsytc.com/auditions

Auditions are mandatory for EVERYONE (unless specifically noted) seeking an opportunity for a lead/supporting lead role(s) -- to determine the best match for roles/parts (leads and ensemble).
Specific workshops and/or intensives may mandate auditions for everyone.

Registration/Payment must be made within 24 hours of accepting a role.


 CASTING: 

Casting notifications are sent via email. Once cast, individuals have 12 hours to accept or decline their role.
Please ensure we have your correct email address on file and check your spam or junk folders for casting updates.

Rising Stars Youth Theatre is not responsible for missed emails.
If we do not receive a response, we typically send up to two follow-up emails. After that, we will assume the role has been declined.

Once the allotted response time has passed, Rising Stars Youth Theatre reserves the right to recast the role.
After a role has been recast, participation will be limited to the ensemble only.


 REHEARSAL SCHEDULES: 

- Summer Intensives run daily - Monday to Friday from 9AM to 3PM (4PM for leads) 

- Fall / Spring Workshops will run on Sundays 
            Sundays 1-4PM for our JUNIOR DIVISION  and 4-7PM for our TEEN DIVISION.
            Additional rehearsals may be added at the discretion of the director and/or staff.

- Tech Weeks: Attendance is MANDATORY. No excused absences are permitted.
        Tech Week occurs during the week prior to the performance and includes full run-throughs with costumes, quick
        changes, lighting, microphones, and all final production elements.


 SPRING 2026 WORKSHOPS:  

DISNEY's DESCENDANTS  (Junior Division)
FEBRUARY 1 - MAY 8
Rehearsals: SUNDAYS  1PM - 4PM

*Tech Week: MANDATORY - no excused absences will be permitted
     MAY 3 (Sunday) 1PM-5PM 
     MAY 5 (Tuesday) 4:30PM - 7:30PM
     MAY 7 (Thursday) 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Live Shows: May 8 @7PM and May 9 @2PM & 7PM

 

 SUMMER 2026 

 SESSION #1 - June 22 to July 10
                          Live Shows on July 10 & 11

SESSION #2 - July 13 to July 24
                         Live Shows on July 24 & 25

SESSION #3 - July 27 to August 7
                         Live shows on August 7 & 8 

 

** Additional rehearsals days/times may be added at the discretion of the director and/or staff.
 

 LOCATION:  
Pehrson Hall @ The First Presbyterian Church of Sparta   
32 Main Street - Sparta NJ

You do not need to live in-state to participate in any of our programs, but you will need to have a means of transportation to get to and from our location, every day in addition to show dates.

 

 DAILY DISMISSAL: 
All children must be picked up from inside the building and signed out. No child may wander out by themselves.

This pick-up policy is mandatory.

Children walking unaccompanied to meet rides in other locations will not be allowed due to safety concerns. We need to ensure each child transitions safely from our supervision to an authorized guardian at the end of rehearsals and programs.

We appreciate parents and family members abiding by this rule. Please come to the entrance to sign out your child and accompany them to your vehicle. Following this policy helps us maintain student security

 PERFORMANCES: 
Performances are MANDATORY and will be held on the Friday and/or Saturday following the intensive's end.
On the occasion that a show sells out, we may add a 3rd show on Saturday at 7PM - this is also mandatory.
Please keep this day/time open.

SPRING 2026
 

• DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
  Friday May 8 at 7PM and Saturday May 8 at 2PM & 7PM
  Location: Pehrson Hall / First Presbyterian Church of Sparta  | 32 Main Street Sparta NJ
  
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 SHOW TICKETS: 
Tickets for performances usually will be available for purchase by June 20, online-only, via Ticket Tailor.

All tickets are $20/each and are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged due to Ticket Tailor's policies.
 

Inclement Weather Policy for Rising Stars:

• Per your ticketing agreement, there are no refunds.

• The Box Office will contact you with these options:

  • Re-schedule your tickets to another performance of the same show.

  • Re-schedule your tickets to a performance of another show, at no additional cost.
     

• https://www.tickettailor.com/events/risingstarsyouththeatrecompany/
  
   

 NO REFUND POLICY: 
NO REFUND or EXCHANGES - NO EXCEPTIONS

Rising Stars Youth Theatre Co maintains a strict NO REFUND policy, with the only exception being a certifiable medical emergency. In such cases, a formal letter must be submitted from a state-licensed physician and will be subject to review by the Board of Directors.

• Notes or letters from individuals who are not licensed physicians will NOT be accepted.

• If a refund is approved, $200 will be deducted from the total amount paid to cover administrative fees.

• Discounted rates are not eligible for refunds, even in the case of a medical emergency.

• No refunds will be granted for any reason, including medical, if the request is made 3 weeks or less before the start of an intensive or workshop.

• No refunds will be granted once an intensive or workshop has begun and the child has attended one or more rehearsals.

* Requests for a refund must sent via a formal request in writing, with accompanying documentation.


 NO TRANSFER POLICY: 
Rising Stars Youth Theatre Co has a strict NO-TRANSFER policy.

Registrations cannot be transferred between intensives/workshops. If you have accepted a role and/or paid in full for your child to participate in a specific program, you may not exchange that registration for a different intensive/workshop.

• Ex: if you registered/paid for Annie Jr. you can not request to change over to Frozen Jr.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY: 
Attendance is extremely important and vital when preparing for such a large production and we encourage parents to enforce this with their child. Our programs rely on every child's participation as a team, not a solo one.
If a child misses more than 4 days, they may be removed from the program altogether, and no refund will be provided.
Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director and Board.
 - Any lead or supporting role missing 2 or more days, may be recast to ensemble.
- Anyone missing 3 or more rehearsals may be pulled out of the program at the discretion of the director and Board.
 - Anyone late more than 4 times will be reviewed by the Board.

*NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED for recasting or removal of child, due to excessive lateness and/or absences.


 ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: 

At Rising Stars Youth Theatre, we strive to provide a positive, nurturing environment that inspires our actors to do their best.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for negative attitudes, inappropriate behavior, bullying, teasing, or disrespect of any kind. This includes physical abuse, foul language, bullying (in-person or online), negative social media posts, stealing, or unwillingness to participate.

Any assault will be reported to local authorities. If any problematic behavior arises, we will notify parents immediately. If the issue is not resolved by the next rehearsal, the child will be dismissed from the program without a refund.
 

This policy extends to parents and family members. If a parent demonstrates disrespect, negativity, bullying, or violence of any kind, they and their child will be removed from the program right away without a refund.
 

Our goal is to provide a positive environment where all participants feel safe, respected, and inspired to achieve their creative potential. We appreciate your partnership in making Rising Stars a supportive place for youth to grow through theater arts.

*If your child is removed due to any of the above-mentioned issues, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.


 CELL PHONE POLICY: 
Rising Stars Youth Theatre has a strict no cell phone usage policy during program hours, except during designated breaks.
Cell phones must be put away during all rehearsals.

If a student uses their phone during rehearsal after being reminded of the policy, it will be confiscated until the end of the day when a parent can pick it up. If a student is called out more than 2-3 times for phone use, they will lose the privilege of bringing a phone to the program.

Repeated cell phone usage during rehearsals, after reminders, may result in dismissal from the program under our Attitude/Behavior Policy.

We aim to provide an environment free of distractions, where students can focus on building their creative skills.

We appreciate parents’ partnership in enforcing this policy by speaking with your student and reiterating the expectations around appropriate cell phone usage. Phones may be used during break times and picked up at the end of rehearsal. Our goal is to minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment. Please let us know if you have any questions!
 

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 COSTUME FEES: 

Each show has a costume fee, which is mandatory. The director and/or staff will announce the fee before the start of the intensive. Costume fees may range from $25 to $100.

 

 CAST T-SHIRTS: 
Cast t-shirts will be available for purchase before the start of any intensive.  T-shirts will proudly display the show logo along with RSYTC's.  T-shirts are $20 (up to XL) and $25 (for larger sizes)

Please note that the purchase of a cast t-shirt is optional and not a requirement.


 PLAYBILL BOOSTER ADS: 
You will have the opportunity to purchase an ad for your child in the show Playbill.
The ad can include a photo of your child and text of your choice (limited per size).
You will receive Playbill Ads Order sheets on the first day of camp.
For families with more than one child in the show, you have the option to purchase one ad for all of your children or separate ones for each child. 

Please note that Playbill ads are optional, not a requirement.
* Booster ads are non-refundable.


 COMMUNICATION: 
All official communications regarding any/all intensives are posted on the BAND APP and FACEBOOK pages.
All cast members and their parents must join! 

Officials emails only will come from:
Laura Rizzo (Exec. Director | President) email: RisingStarsYTC@gmail.com  |  973.346.2426
Renata Ginter (VP | Board of Directors) email: RisingStarsYTC2@gmail.com  | 908.827.1035
Samantha Kemp (Junior Division Director/Choreographer) email: RSYTCJuniors@gmail.com  | 973.370.5014‬

Audition email: RSYTCAuditions@gmail.com (strictly for audition info)

If you receive an email from a different email address portraying to be Rising Stars, please report it immediately. 
Our official website is www.risingstarsytc.com. 

All online information will be posted to that website in addition to Facebook and Instagram.

 PAYMENTS: 
We accept payments via Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle.

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