The Cast Program includes ...

No fee to apply ... just sign-up and complete your audition. Your audition will then be reviewed by studio2stage and successful auditions will be offered a place on the program.

Dancers: 9 days of training and performance rehearsals with four world class dance choreographers. studio2stage is an incredible experience for any dancer making the transition into the professional world of dance, Dancers acquire the one thing producers are looking for in their potential employees....real world experience of a show production environment!

Musicians: 9 days of training, instruction and rehearsals with our two musical directors. This is an opportunity for musicians and singers to have an insight into professional show performance. The knowledge and experience gained of the performance industry will allow you to focus more readily on what is important to you as a professional performer.

Learn about stage production, choreography, line management, the role of a tour manager, social media and communication, the role of a dance captain, musical director, CV preparation, how to prepare for an audition, what to look for in your first touring contract and more!

Get yourself noticed! Exposure to Irish music and dance touring show producers and talent acquisition managers.

Staff at studio2stage : All staff at studio2stage are fully vetted and approved to work with children and young adults. The show production undergoes a thorough inspection by the New Jersey Health Department annually. Group leaders & chaperones will be on duty on campus 24/7 during studio2stage.

Performance: You will be a member of the cast of two full scale Irish music and dance show performances of "That's Dancing" in Wilkins Theatre at Kean University. The theatre, located on the campus and featuring state-of-the-art sound, audio, video and lighting will be the venue for the studio2stage shows "That's Dancing" and all of the dancers and musicians will be on stage performing to a full house.

Costumes: That's Dancing is a fully costumed show production and all costumes are provided to the cast of performers from the company wardrobe department as part of the program fee. The costumes are designed and manufactured by our in house costume design team who will also be on campus throughout the week for cast member fittings. 

mission2manhattan: The studio2stage cast will travel to Times Square for a special live performance on day 7. Be a part of the cast performing on the streets of Manhattan. New York travel expenses are included.

Themed Awards Night: studio2stage host a 'themed' evening event during the week for everyone to get dressed up and to enjoy some time out from rehearsals

Bonus Extras:

Free WiFi everywhere within campus property.

Complimentary studio2stage T-shirt for all members of the cast

All members of the cast will receive a Kean University ID and will not be permitted to leave the campus grounds unless it is a planned excursion with the group leaders.

Optional Accommodation & Dining Package

Accommodation: Eight nights accommodation (Saturday to Sunday) at the Cougar Hall apartment building in Kean University, housed in a secure environment, this brand new modern apartment building completed in 2019 has two bedroom apartments for four performers. Males and females are located on separate floors and each apartment has two bedrooms and bathroom and kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. Each bedroom contains two beds, two wardrobes, two work desks and the apartments have AC. There are common areas and a games room with sofas, TV, vending machines and free laundry on the first floor.

Meals: Full catering for all of your meals will be provided on campus at the main student cafeteira.

Laundry: Laundry facilities are provided in the studio2stage dormitory building