Two ensembles, two spring productions.
Junior Company and The Company are SMASH’s two by-invitation ensembles: Junior Company for performers ages 12 to 15, and The Company for ages 16 to 18.
Like The Spotlight Academy, both run from September to May with the same teachers and the same care as every SMASH level, and two hours of class a week like Rising STARS and Senior Mainstage.
Placement is by invitation from SMASH instructors.
Junior Company
Explore Junior Company →Junior Company is a placement-based ensemble for performers ages 12 to 15, by invitation. Students train in vocal technique, choreography, character development and stage presence, with the same teachers as every SMASH level and two hours of class a week, like Rising STARS and Senior Mainstage.
With an emphasis on collaboration and ensemble work, performers build confidence and versatility, and perform a musical at the Genesis Theatre each spring.
The Company
Explore The Company →The Company is a placement-based ensemble for performers ages 16 to 18, by invitation. The same teachers and the same care as every SMASH level, two hours of class a week like Rising STARS and Senior Mainstage, with a show that asks a lot of its performers.
The year ends in a musical at the Genesis Theatre, with Company members performing solo and ensemble work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do performers join Junior Company or The Company?+
Placement in Junior Company and The Company is by invitation from SMASH instructors. There is no application to fill out. Students must have been part of SMASH for a minimum of two years before placement is considered.
Are Junior Company and The Company full-year programs?+
Yes. Junior Company and The Company train from September to May, with extra rehearsal time in show months, and each ensemble performs its own musical at the Genesis Theatre in the spring.
Do Junior Company and The Company perform together?+
Sometimes. Each ensemble stages its own production, and Junior Company is invited to perform with The Company when there are roles that need to be filled by younger students. This season, Junior Company performs Shrek The Musical JR., and Senior Mainstage and The Company perform Grease.
How can my child start at SMASH?+
The Spotlight Academy, our full-year program for ages 6 to 18, has no auditions, and The STAR Collective offers 10-week musical theatre classes for ages 4 to 13 with a 2-week trial.
Is there a code of conduct?+
Yes. By enrolling in a SMASH program, students and their parents or guardians agree to uphold our Student & Family Code of Conduct. It covers respect, casting decisions, communication with staff, attendance, phones and photos, and withdrawals. Read the Code of Conduct.
Looking for a place to start? Explore The Spotlight Academy or 10-week STAR Collective classes
