MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANIES
The Ruth Academy's Pre-Professional Training Program
Little Stars Division
🔴 Little Stars Company
(no audition required)
Introductory (3-6 years old)
1.5 hours/week, 1 day/week
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
$120/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
Students will perform in the Holiday Gala and the Spring Musical. These shows require additional rehearsals outside of class time.
Sample schedule:
Foundations Division
🔴 Overture Company
Level 1
3 hours/week, 2 days/week
Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5:30pm
$150/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
🔴 Wish Company
Level 2
3 hours/week, 2 days/week
Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5:30pm
$150/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
Students will perform in the Holiday Gala and the Spring Musical. These shows require additional rehearsals outside of class time (Friday afternoons/Saturday mornings).
Sample schedule:
Development Division
🔴 Character Company
Level 3
6 hours/week, 2 days/week
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-7pm
$240/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
🔴 Ensemble Company
Level 4
6 hours/week, 2 days/week
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-7pm
$240/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
Students will perform in the Holiday Gala and the Spring Musical. These shows require additional rehearsals outside of class time (Friday afternoons/Saturday mornings).
Sample schedule:
Conservatory Division
🔴 Montage Company
Level 5
9 hours/week, 3 days/week
Mondays 4-6:30pm, Tuesdays 4-6:30pm & Thursdays 4-8pm
$290/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
🔴 Production Company
Level 6
9 hours/week, 3 days/week
Mondays 4-6:30pm, Tuesdays 4-6:30pm & Thursdays 4-8pm
$290/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
Students will perform in the Holiday Gala and the Spring Musical. These shows require additional rehearsals outside of class time (Friday afternoons/Saturday mornings).
Sample schedule:
Pre-Professional Division
🔴 Spotlight Company
Level 7
12.5 hours/week, 3 days/week
Mondays 4-8:15pm, Tuesdays 4-8pm & Wednesdays 4-8:15pm
$375/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
🔴 Ovation Company
Level 8
12.5 hours/week, 3 days/week
Mondays 4-8:15pm, Tuesdays 4-8pm & Wednesdays 4-8:15pm
$375/month
plus $350 Yearly Production Fee
Students will perform in the Holiday Gala, the Spring Musical and the Summer Musical. These shows require additional rehearsals outside of class time (Friday afternoons/Saturday mornings).
Sample schedule:
Company placement is based primarily on skill level while taking age into account, ensuring every student is appropriately challenged and supported within a balanced, collaborative ensemble.
***All companies are audition only. Dates and times are subject to company placement.***
Why join a company?
More than a class—it’s a pre-professional training experience.
Students build skills across acting, voice, and dance, working consistently as an ensemble, preparing them to graduate into top-tier BFA programs or walk straight onto The Ruth main stages. The emphasis is on technical skills, discipline, and developing strong, well-rounded performers.
Why train with us?
We believe strong, naturalistic acting is the foundation of musical theatre.
Students train in authentic, story-driven performance while building competitive vocal and dance technique needed to become well-rounded, versatile performers..
Comprehensive Training
Students receive weekly instruction in:
- Acting
- Vocal technique & music
- Dance (with leveled placement based on ability)
- Musical Theatre skills - doing all 3 at once!
Each student is placed in the level that best supports their growth, allowing them to be challenged while building confidence.
Who it's for
This program is ideal for students who:
- Are passionate about musical theatre
- Want to grow in all three disciplines (acting, voice, dance)
- Are ready for a structured, committed environment
- Thrive in a collaborative ensemble setting
What students gain
Students develop:
- Strong, well-rounded performance skills
- Confidence and stage presence
- Discipline and work ethic
- Collaboration and ensemble awareness
Commitment
Musical Theatre Companies are designed for students who are ready to commit to high-intensity, consistent training.
Participation includes:
- Weekly classes
- Attendance expectations
- Additional rehearsal for youth productions
