Step Into the Spotlight
Here’s how the CastBound Fall Program works
CastBound Studios’ Fall Program unfolds over 12 weeks, offering performers the opportunity to build a production thoughtfully and collaboratively while developing a wide range of theatrical skills.
Rehearsals begin in early fall, with weekly Sunday and Wednesday sessions designed to establish the foundation of the production. During this phase, performers focus on ensemble-building, music, blocking, and storytelling, allowing the group to grow confident, connected, and grounded in the work.
Following Thanksgiving, the program shifts into its next phase as rehearsals expand to include Friday evenings, giving performers additional time to deepen the work. During this period, the focus turns toward polishing staging, refining character choices, and preparing the production for the stage.
Throughout the process, dedicated time is built into rehearsals for workshops and hands-on training. Performers explore acting, movement, vocal technique, set construction, props, painting, technical theatre, and other behind-the-scenes elements that bring a production to life.The Fall Program emphasizes both performance and process. By combining rehearsals with skill-based workshops, performers gain tangible, transferable skills they can carry into future CastBound productions, other theatre programs, and beyond. Above all, the program is designed to build confidence, collaboration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how theatre works — onstage and off.
The program culminates in five fully staged performances in a large, professional theatre setting, where family, friends, and members of the community are invited to come together to watch, celebrate, and applaud the performers’ hard work, growth, and dedication.
Auditions
Auditions:
August 30th
Callbacks:
September 13th
Parent Meeting/Read Through:
September 20th
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, Pickering
Foundation Rehearsals
Sunday Rehearsals
(12:00–6:00 pm):
Sept 27 · Oct 4
Wednesday Rehearsals
(6:00 pm-9:00pm):
Sept 23 · Sept 30 · Oct 7
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, Pickering
Production Rehearsals
Sunday Rehearsals
(12:00–6:00 pm):
Oct 18th · Oct 25th · Nov 1st ·Nov 8th · Nov 15th · Nov 22nd
· Nov 29th · Dec 6th
Wednesday Rehearsals
(6:00 pm-9:00pm):
Oct 14th · Oct 21st · Oct 28
· Nov 4th · Nov 11th · Nov 18th · Nov 25th · Dec 2nd · Dec 9th
Friday Rehearsals
(6:00 pm-9:00pm):
Oct 16th · Oct 23rd · Oct 30th
· Nov 6th · Nov 13th · Nov 20th · Nov 27th · Dec 4th · Dec 11th
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, Pickering
Tech Week
Move-In Day:
Dec 13th
Cue-to-Cue:
Dec 14th
Dress Rehearsals:
(5:00pm-11:00pm)
Dec 15th & Dec 16th
St. Francis Centre, Ajax
Performance
Show #1
Dec 17th – 7:30PM
Show #2
Dec 18th – 7:30PM
Show #3 & #4
Dec 19th –
2:30PM + 7:30PM
Show #5
Dec 20th – 2:30PM
Strike & Closing Night Party: Immediately following the final performance
St. Francis Centre, Ajax
Fall Production Timeline
This Fall's
Production
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
THE MUSICAL
CastBound Studios You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Vision
Our production centers the inner lives of Charlie Brown and his friends, treating each scene as a snapshot of childhood: moments of hope, frustration, imagination, and quiet resilience. We lean into the honesty of the material, inviting audiences to see themselves in the awkward pauses, big feelings, and everyday struggles that define these characters.
Charlie Brown’s journey anchors the show: a kid who keeps trying, keeps hoping, and keeps showing up, even when things don’t go his way. Around him, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, and Snoopy are given space to be more than caricatures, revealing the vulnerability, humor, and longing beneath their familiar traits. Through thoughtful staging, ensemble storytelling, and playful physicality, CastBound’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown highlights themes of friendship, self-doubt, imagination, and perseverance.
This production isn’t about winning or perfection — it’s about resilience, empathy, and the courage it takes to be yourself. By focusing on truth, connection, and character, CastBound Studios presents a Charlie Brown that feels intimate, joyful, and unmistakably our own reminding us that kindness, curiosity, and simply trying are what make someone truly “good.”
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Rehearsal/Performance 🎭
Rehearsal & Performance
Workshops & Artistic Training
Theatre Sports & Theme Days
Our rehearsal process is designed to be challenging, supportive, and engaging. Performers develop their skills through scene study, choreography, vocal performance, and movement while building a deeper understanding of character, storytelling, and stage presence. As rehearsals progress, the focus shifts to refining transitions, strengthening ensemble work, polishing performance details, and building the confidence, stamina, teamwork, and professionalism needed to bring the production to life.
Throughout the program, performers take part in specialized workshops led by CastBound’s professional team. Workshops may include movement, vocal technique, character development, storytelling, stage combat, set and costume design, and creative exploration. Content is shaped by the interests and strengths of the cast, giving performers practical skills they can carry into future training, auditions, productions, and creative opportunities while continuing to grow as confident, well-rounded performers.
At CastBound, fun is built into the experience. Performers participate in Theatre Sports, competing in teams through creative games and challenges to earn points toward the CastBound Theatre Sports Champions Trophy. Theme days, tailored to each production, add even more excitement. Together, these activities strengthen teamwork, build confidence, encourage creativity, and create a supportive rehearsal environment where young performers feel inspired to take risks and enjoy every moment.
Ready to Step into the Spotlight?
Program Tuition: $850
Program Fee ($500)
• Professional teaching staff
• Rehearsal space throughout the season
• Artistic workshops & Theatre Sports
• Theme days and program activities
• Program administration and material's
Production Fee ($350)
• Licensed performance rights for the Production
• Professional theatre rental
• Costumes, props, and set materials
• Technical and production costs
Why Tuition Matters
Tuition at CastBound Studios supports every part of the artistic experience — from professional instruction and a structured rehearsal process to licensed production rights, costumes, set pieces, and performances in a large theatre. Creating a fully staged musical involves real behind-the-scenes costs, and our goal is to ensure every participant has a high-quality, safe, and inspiring experience.
CastBound operates as a not-for-profit program, and all tuition goes directly toward supporting the production and the young artists involved. We are committed to transparency and to keeping theatre as accessible as possible.
If tuition presents a challenge, families are always encouraged to reach out for a supportive, judgment-free conversation about options.
There is no payment required to audition for CastBound’s Fall Program. Signing up for an audition does not guarantee acceptance. Following auditions and callbacks, performers who are offered a place in the program will receive an email with details on how to complete payment. Tuition is only due once casting has been finalized and a spot has been accepted.
WHO is THIS FOR?
CastBound’s Fall Program is designed for the DREAMERS. Young performers who are excited to grow — not just in skill, but in confidence, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Young performers seeking a supportive, structured environment
• Students interested in acting, singing, movement, and ensemble storytelling
• Artists who enjoy balancing creative play with focused rehearsal work
• Performers ready to show up, take risks, and engage fully in the process
Dreamers face their fears, take creative risks, and reach for what hasn’t existed yet. We push young artists to fly by not only encouraging big ideas, but by helping them do, create, and act on their dreams in real, tangible ways. We know that Dreams are simply realities in waiting — you just have to be brave enough to move toward them. Whether you’re a storyteller, a creator, a wanderer, or someone still discovering your voice, this is a space to explore, imagine, and bring ideas to life — and to take meaningful steps toward the dreams that matter to you.
The stage is waiting.
The story is yours.
CastBound Studios is built on the belief that young artists deserve to be taken seriously — supported, challenged, and celebrated. Our Fall Program is designed to create meaningful artistic growth while fostering confidence, collaboration, and joy. We are proud of the community we build each season and would love to welcome you into it.
Auditions are the first step in joining CastBound’s Fall Program. We can’t wait to meet the next group of dreamers, storytellers, and creators ready to take the stage.