Welcome to STA's Next Production: Descendants the Musical
Performances May 1-3, 2026
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Alicia Gonzalez
Choreographer: Tammy Gaudreau
Music Director: BJ Robinson
Auditions are not required for participation in a Scripps Theatre Arts production
Audition Details
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February 3-5, 2026
Ages 4-19
Participation Fee: $450 per student
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Audition signups: Scripps Theatre Arts: Auditions for STA's Spring Production of Descendants the Musical
There are a limited number of audition spots - sign up early.
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To audition:
Prepare a one-minute song cut of your choice. Instrumental music ONLY - no lyrics and no acapella.
Audition Location: Jerabek Elementary School Cafeteria
10050 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131
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Callbacks
By invitation only
Saturday February 7, 2026
9:30am-3:00pm (each performer will be notified of their particular callback schedule after auditions are complete)
Callbacks Location: Jerabek Elementary (Cafeteria)
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Prior to the day of auditions:
1 - Register at STA Registration Form: Descendants the Musical
2 - Take (and print) your headshot photo to bring to your audition
3 - Prepare for your song - accompaniment (karaoke) tracks only, no acapella, starting at the 60-second cut that you plan to sing. Download the song to your device BEFORE you arrive for your audition.
4 - Bring these two forms, completed, to your audition:
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Audition Form: Audition Form
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Be sure to enter all of your conflicts in this form. Conflict schedules are critical to the success of the production so be honest!
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The Descendants character list can be found at www.scrippstheatrearts.com/roles​
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Hold Harmless Form: Hold Harmless Form
5 - Pay Participation Fee (due by the first rehearsal)
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The day of auditions:
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Bring a headshot.
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Print and complete both of the following forms and bring to the audition (REQUIRED):
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Audition Form: Audition Form
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Hold Harmless Form: Hold Harmless Form
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List ALL conflicts on the Audition Form - BE HONEST!!
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Sing a one-minute song cut of your choice. Bring INSTRUMENTAL music downloaded to an electronic device - NO ACAPELLA auditions will be allowed.
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Not quite ready to audition? No problem! Register by February 7th to be included in the cast: STA Registration Form: Descendants the Musical
Email info @ scrippstheatrearts.com with any questions.
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Rehearsals begin February 10th
*Actors are NOT called for all rehearsals*
*OR for the entire time*
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Rehearsals will be generally be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
February 10th-April 25th 2026
Weekdays are 6:00-8:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am-2:30pm
at Jerabek Elementary School​​​
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Rehearsal schedule:
(dates in yellow are mandatory)
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Tech Week and Performances
Tech Week (at PCPA): April 27-30, 2026
Performances (at PCPA): May 1-3, 2026
CONFLICTS ARE NOT ALLOWED between 4/21 and 5/3, for any reason.
Do not register for this show if you are not available for these dates.
There is a $450 fee to participate, due at the first rehearsal. This fee goes towards the costs of licensing rights, set building, props and costumes.
This fee DOES NOT cover the costs of the theater.
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Participation Fee Payment Options
Venmo: @Scripps-TheatreArts
Paypal: @scrippstheatrearts
Personal check made out to Scripps Theatre Arts
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The Participation Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Parents are expected to volunteer in various capacities: set building, backstage assistance, ticket and concession sales, etc.
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Disney Descendants the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).