—2026 Youth Mainstage Experience —
OPEN TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 3 - 6
Secure Your spot early!
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Created for emerging performers, the Youth Mainstage Experience combines foundational musical theatre training with professional performance preparation, culminating in the distinctive opportunity to share the stage alongside our Advanced Intensive in LIMTF’s mainstage production of Gypsy.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students will prepare and perform age appropriate scenes from the musical GYPSY, that will be performed in our mainstage production with a full professional orchestra.
Daily acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities.
This enriching and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences!
DATES
***Please note that you must be available for all rehearsal dates and performances
REHEARSALS
Monday, August 3 - Saturday, August 8 from 10am - 4pm
PERFORMANCES
GYPSY
Friday, August 7 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 8 at 3:00pm
LOCATION
All rehearsals and the performance will take place at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530. Students will pack their lunch and snack.
PREREQUISITES
This program is intended for serious young performers who thrive in a professional environment.
Students must currently be in grades 3 through 6. Along with your registration form, please record a video of yourself singing a musical theatre song of your choosing.
Make sure you slate with your name, school, grade, and song you are singing at the beginning of the video. We would also like to hear an interesting fact that tells us something about who you are. Please upload the video to a Google Drive link to be included on your registration form. Submissions are due by April 1. We will continue accepting submissions until all spots are filled. Maximum enrollment is 12.
REGISTRATION
Registration is $650
Fees include all class instruction, LIMTF T-Shirt, and dinner on opening night.
A non-refundable deposit of $155 is due with the application and will be applied to your registration fee. Please note that this is to secure your spot in the program. The balance of the registration fee is due by June 1.
Registrations received after June 1, 2026 must be paid in full.
Cancellations after June 1, 2026 receive a refund (less deposit, above), only if another student can be placed from a wait list.
There will be NO refund for cancellations after July 1, 2026.
$100 Late Fee will be added for registrations received after July 1, 2026.
We will continue accepting submissions until all spots are filled.
Maximum of 12 students total.