Auditions

Dream Team/DT2 Auditions

Auditions

The Dream Team/DT2 Program

Through the Dream Team/DT2 program, Starting Arts cultivates and encourages the development of talented young artists we encounter throughout the Bay Area. Participants receive top notch training in music, theater and dance. The Dream Team members make performance appearances around the Bay Area, and represent Starting Arts in its mission.

In addition to the weekly rehearsal/technique classes, the Dream Team/DT2 members participate in a monthly workshop with an industry professional. These specialized workshops develop a wide variety of skills: auditioning, performance technique, stage combat, vocal master classes, just to name a few. We strive to make all of our performer’s dreams a reality.

Volunteering

Although not required, we do encourage our families to volunteer with our program, ideally five hours per show if possible. This is a wonderful way to get to know your fellow Dream Team and Dream Team 2 families and be part of the Starting Arts community. There will be a Parent Meeting at the start of the DT/DT2 season and we look forward to sharing the different volunteer opportunities. Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm for this program.

Specific Information:

Grades: 9th-12th
Start Date: August 24th, 2026
Rehearsal Days/Times: Mondays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshops: One Saturday per month (Dates TBD)
Location: Shared Arts Center of San Jose- 92 Sharks Way
Tuition: $1,100 per semester, $2200 for the season*
Fall Semester Show (August-January): Come From Away (tech/performances: Jan 10th-17th)
Spring Semester (February-June): Into the Woods (tech/performances: May 31st-June 6th)

*If you make the team, you will have two payment options: pay by semester or for the entire season

Specific Information:

Grades: 5th-8th
Start Date: August 25th, 2026
Rehearsal Days/Times: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshops: One Saturday per month (Dates TBD)
Location: Shared Arts Center of San Jose- 92 Sharks Way
Tuition: $1,100 per semester, $2200 for the season*
Fall Semester (August-January): Once Upon a One More Time (tech/performances: Jan 25th-31st)
Spring Semester (February-June): Freaky Friday (tech/performances: June 7th-13th)

*If you make the team, you will have two payment options: pay by semester or for the entire season

Dream Team Audition Information

Dream Team Audition Date: August 15th-16th, 2026 (please keep both days open)

Audition Location: Shared Arts Center- 92 Sharks Way in Downtown San Jose

Audition Info:

-Dance: Bring jazz shoes if possible and tennis shoes if not. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in!

-Vocals: Be prepared to sing a 32 bar cut (approximately one minute) of a song. If you are using sheet music, please bring it with you and make sure it is a piano/vocal arrangement in your key. If you choose to sing with a phone audio accompaniment, please bring your own device and edit the track down to the 32 bar cut. It must be a karaoke version without additional vocals.

-Monologue: Be prepared with a memorized monologue that does not exceed 1 minute in length.

If you can’t make it in-person on August 15th-16th, please fill out the audition registration form and check the box requesting video audition instructions

If you have any questions about Dream Team or the audition process, please email [email protected].

DT2 Audition Information

DT2 Audition Date: August 16th and 18th, 2026 (please keep 5pm-9pm open both days)

Audition Location: Shared Arts Center- 92 Sharks Way in Downtown San Jose

Audition Info:

-Dance: Bring jazz shoes if possible and tennis shoes if not. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in!

-Vocals: Be prepared to sing a 32 bar cut (approximately one minute) of a song. If you are using sheet music, please bring it with you and make sure it is a piano/vocal arrangement in your key. If you choose to sing with a phone audio accompaniment, please bring your own device and edit the track down to the 32 bar cut. It must be a karaoke version without additional vocals.

-Monologue: Be prepared with a memorized monologue that does not exceed 1 minute in length.

If you can’t make it in-person on August 16th and 18th, please fill out the audition registration form and check the box requesting video audition instructions

If you have any questions about DT2 or the audition process, please email [email protected].