Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center
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Patel Conservatory, located in Downtown Tampa as part of the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting by giving students the tools to: dream, reach, discover and create the performing arts; integrate them into everyday life; and contribute to the community.
The Straz Center is the fourth largest performing arts center in the nation and one of the only performing arts centers with an on-site, accredited, performing arts conservatory. Auditioned pre-professional training is offered throughout the summer and school year to students in grades 7-college in theater, music, and dance. Dance students, please apply through Next Generation Ballet's Acceptd site.
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Patel Conservatory Theater (PCT) productions provide focused production-based training in theater for accepted students. Acceptance is based on auditions, which are selective. Students experience a professionally produced production experience and gain understanding of best practices in the performing arts. _______________________________________________________________________
2024 Spring Auditions
Auditions will be held at the following dates/times:
Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon Kids
LIVE:
Audition Date: SAT • FEB 1 • 12:00-2:00PM
Callbacks: SAT • FEB 8 • 12:00-2:00PM
Applicants must submit the following:
Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon Kids
LIVE:
- Completed digital application, which includes submitting a resume and headshot and conflict sheet.
- Prepare 16-32 bars of a modern musical theater song. Something that shows vocal range and the ability to make strong acting choices through song. Please bring the sheet music for your selection for our piano accompanist.
VIDEO:
- Completed digital application, which includes submitting a resume and headshot and conflict sheet.
- Upload a video singing your 16-32 bars of your audition song.
Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon Kids
Ages 7-12
Rehearsals: March 10-April 30 - WED, FRI, SAT (WED & FRI • 6:00-8:30PM, SAT • 12:00-4:00PM)*
*Saturday’s rehearsal dates will alternate according to each show’s rehearsal schedule.
Performances: May 1-4
Tuition: $725
It's a treasure trove of trouble! Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps—and ruthless pirates! Will they discover a buried treasure? Or will they be forced to walk the plank? Students ages 7-12 explore the production process and develop their theater skills while performing in the TECO Theater.
If you have any questions, please contact theaterprogram@strazcenter.org.
The Patel Conservatory is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI) under the division of AdvancED.
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If you have any technical questions, please check out the Acceptd Applicant Support Help Desk.