Big Dreams Start Small: Discover SMASH Sparks and Rising STARS
Sparks and Rising STARS are the heart of SMASH. These two full-year programs are where so many of our performers first learn to sing out, find their light and fall in love with the stage.
Here's a closer look at both programs, and at what a full season can give your performer.
SMASH Sparks (ages 6 to 9)
Sparks is our full-year introduction to musical theatre. In 60 minutes a week, young performers learn acting, singing and movement through games, songs and scene work designed for developing minds and bodies. Along the way, they learn to listen, take turns, follow choreography and use their voices with confidence.
This season is a big one for Sparks: for the first time, they have a show all their own, performed on a professional theatre stage. 🌟
When: Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 pm, or Mondays 4:45 to 5:45 pm
Cost: $1,350 + tax, or 10 monthly payments of $135 + tax, plus a $50 registration fee and a $150 production fee (both non-refundable)
Rising STARS (ages 10 to 13)
Rising STARS is where performers dig deeper. With two hours of training each week, students learn stage directions, improv, theatre vocabulary, singing technique and choreography, and they bring a musical to life on a mainstage at the end of the season.
There are no admission requirements, though some experience with singing and dancing gives students a great head start.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 3:45 to 5:45 pm
Cost: $2,200 + tax, or 10 monthly payments of $220 + tax, plus a $50 registration fee and a $150 production fee (both non-refundable)
What a full season gives your performer
- Time to grow. From September to May, skills build week after week instead of all at once.
- A real show in a real theatre. Every level performs a musical at the Genesis Theatre in Delta, with lights, sound, costumes and an audience.
- A cast that becomes a community. A season of creating something together builds friendships that reach well beyond the stage.
- No auditions. Sparks and Rising STARS welcome every student in the age range.
As performers grow, the journey continues into Senior Mainstage for ages 14 to 18. Every level gets a real show, dedicated teachers and the same care.
Joining for 2026/2027
Our 2026/2027 Sparks and Rising STARS programs are full, but the waitlist is open. Join it through our registration page to be considered if a spot opens up.
Sparks and Rising STARS FAQs
What age is SMASH Sparks for?
Sparks is for performers ages 6 to 9, with 60-minute classes each week from September to May.
What age is Rising STARS for?
Rising STARS is for ages 10 to 13, with two-hour classes each week from September to May.
Do Sparks and Rising STARS students need to audition?
No. There are no auditions for Sparks or Rising STARS.
Where do Sparks and Rising STARS perform?
Both programs finish the season with a musical in May at the Genesis Theatre in Delta, a professional theatre.