Performance & Event Entry

The NSSOTA Performance Department is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 MainStage Production Schedule.
Performances are available for all students in the School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts.

SOUTHLAKE STUDENTS: We welcome you to participate in all of our Performances and Events held at our Argyle Campus.

Please email our Performance Coordinator at [email protected] for details.

MainStage Production: How to Train Your Dragon, JR.
- Tuesday, July 28 – Auditions
- Wednesday, July 29 – Callbacks
- Friday, Sept 25 – Sunday, Sept. 27 – Performances

MainStage Production: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, JR.
- Monday, Sept. 28 – Auditions
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Callbacks
- Friday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 22 – Performances

MainStage Production: Into the Woods, JR.
- Monday, Jan. 4 – Auditions
- Tuesday, Jan. 5 – Callbacks
- Friday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, Feb. 28 – Performances
MainStage Production: Come Far Away (A New Adult Theatre Production)
- Monday, March 1 – Auditions
- Tuesday, March 2- Callbacks
- Friday, April 30 – Sunday, May 2 – Performances

Performance & Event Details

NSSOTA classifies performances on a three tier system: NSSOTA provides studio-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 performances. Tier 1 performances may also be hosted by NSSOTA instructors at NSSOTA. All students are encouraged to perform at least once in the calendar year for the sake of developing their performance skills.

● Tier 1 Performance: Students perform in a studio performance, community event, charity event, church service, or in front of friends and family at home, etc. These performances are typically informal and demonstrate student progress to develop their performance skills. Memorization is encouraged for this performance tier.

● Tier 2 Performance: Students perform in a formal recital showcase or production. Memorization and a polished performance is expected for this performance tier.

● Tier 3 Performance: Students perform in an adjudicated festival or competition. In this setting, they receive positive critiques and a rating, along with an award based upon their rating. Memorization is required at this performance tier.