Aristocats Production Schedule

  • 1/30/22by MidnightVirtual Auditions Due
  • 2/1/224:30-9:30Callbacks - in person
  • 2/5/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 2/8/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 2/12/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 2/15/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 2/19/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 2/22/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 2/26/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 3/1/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 3/5/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 3/8/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 3/12/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 3/15/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 3/19/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 3/22/226:00-9:00Rehearsal
  • 3/26/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 3/27/221:00-9:00Move-in
  • 3/28/225:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 3/29/225:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 3/30/225:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 3/31/225:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 4/1/225:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 4/2/2211:00 call timePerformances @ 1:00, 3:30 & 7:30
  • 4/2/228:30-11:00Load Out

The Secret Garden Production Schedule

  • 1/8/22by MidnightVirtual Auditions Due
  • 1/11/224:30-9:30Callbacks - in person
  • 1/14/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 1/15/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 1/21/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 1/22/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 1/28/22No RehearsalMoana Jr Tech Week
  • 1/29/22No RehearsalMoana Jr Tech Week
  • 2/4/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 2/11/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 2/12/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 2/18/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 2/19/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 2/25/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 2/26/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 3/4/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 3/5/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 3/11/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 3/12/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 3/18/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 3/19/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 3/25/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 3/26/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 4/1/22No RehearsalSpring Break
  • 4/2/22No RehearsalSpring Break
  • 4/8/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 4/9/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 4/15/22No RehearsalGood Friday
  • 4/16/221:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 4/22/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 4/23/221:00-5:00Rehearsal
  • 4/24/221:00-4:00Move-in
  • 4/24/225:00-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 4/25/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 4/26/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 4/27/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 4/28/225:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 4/29/225:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 4/30/2212:30 call timePerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 5/1/2212:30 call timePerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 5/1/229:00-11:00Load Out
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Disney's Moana Jr. Production Schedule

  • 10/30/21by MidnightVirtual Auditions Due
  • 11/2/214:30-9:30Callbacks - in person
  • 11/6/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 11/16/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 11/19/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 11/20/219:30-1:00Rehearsal
  • 11/23/21No RehearsalThanksgiving
  • 11/26/21No RehearsalThanksgiving
  • 11/27/21No RehearsalThanksgiving
  • 11/30/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/3/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/4/219:30-1:00Rehearsal
  • 12/7/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/10/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/11/219:30-1:00Rehearsal
  • 12/14/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/17/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 12/18/219:30-1:00Rehearsal
  • 12/21/21No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 12/24/21No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 12/25/21No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 12/28/21No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 12/31/21No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 1/1/22No RehearsalChristmas Break
  • 1/4/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 1/7/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 1/8/229:30-1:00Rehearsal
  • 1/15/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 1/18/225:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 1/22/229:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 1/23/221:00-10:00Move-in
  • 1/24/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 1/25/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 1/26/225:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 1/27/225:30 CallPerformance @ 7:30
  • 1/28/225:30 CallPerformance @ 7:30
  • 1/29/2212:30 callPerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 1/30/2212:30 callPerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 1/30/229:00-11:00Load Out

How I Beceame a Pirate Production Schedule

  • 8/28/21by MidnightVirtual Auditions Due
  • 8/31/214:30-9:30Callbacks - in person
  • 9/7/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 9/11/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 9/14/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 9/18/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 9/21/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 9/25/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 9/28/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 10/2/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 10/5/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 10/9/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 10/12/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 10/16/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 10/19/215:30-8:30Rehearsal
  • 10/23/219:00-11:00Rehearsal
  • 10/24/211:00-10:00Move-in
  • 10/25/215:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 10/26/215:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 10/27/215:30-9:30Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 10/28/215:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 10/29/215:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 10/30/2111:00 Call timePerformances @ 1:00, 3:30 & 7:30
  • 10/30/218:30-11:00Load Out

Cinderella Production Schedule

    DateTimesNotes
  • 8/7/21MidnightVirtual Auditions Due
  • 8/10/214:30-9:30Callbacks - in person
  • 8/13/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 8/14/2110:00-1:00Rehearsal
  • 8/17/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 8/20/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 8/21/2110:00-1:00Rehearsal
  • 8/24/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 8/27/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 8/28/2110:00-1:00Rehearsal
  • 9/10/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 9/11/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 9/17/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 9/18/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 9/24/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 9/25/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 10/1/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 10/2/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 10/8/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 10/9/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 10/15/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 10/16/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 10/22/215:30-9:00Rehearsal
  • 10/23/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 10/29/21No RehearsalFall Break
  • 10/30/21No RehearsalFall Break
  • 11/5/215:30-9:30Rehearsal
  • 11/6/211:00-4:30Rehearsal
  • 11/7/211:00-4:00Move-in
  • 11/7/215:00-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 11/8/215:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 11/9/215:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 11/10/215:30-10:00Tech Week Rehearsal
  • 11/11/215:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 11/12/215:30 call timePerformance @ 7:30
  • 11/13/2112:30 call timePerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 11/14/2112:30 call timePerformances @ 2:30 & 7:30
  • 11/14/219:30 - 11:00Load Out

Come Enjoy a Night On Broadway!

The gala is an annual benefit for the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. This page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available, so check back often!

Event Information:

Sunday, June 20th, 2021 | Tickets are $60 per person or $400 for a table of 7. Reservations/tickets are required and non-refundable.

Attire is business formal; black-tie optional.

The Sycamore at Mallow Run – 7070 W. Whiteland Rd, Bargersville, IN 46106

Doors open at 5 pm with drinks and appetizers. | Dinner and entertainment begins at 6 pm.

Auction Information:

Our online auction is a great way to support the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. You can bid using the website or the Auctria Mobile App. Unable to attend the gala? No problem! You can still participate in the online auction.

The online auction will begin on June 9, 2021 (two weeks before the gala) and will end during the gala on June 20, 2021. You can pre-register as a bidder soon and see some of the items up for auction.

Winning bidders can pick up their items at the gala. If not attending, arrangements will be made with the winning bidder to receive their items. Items will NOT be shipped by Creative Grounds. Any costs related to shipping will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.

Interested in donating items for the auction or sponsoring the gala?

CGFAA 2021 - 2022 Season

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy is proud to announce its 2021 - 2022 season. We will be proud to host not our usual 4, but a total of 6 productions this season to provide more opportunities on the main stage for students from ages 7 to 18 to participate in.

Back by popular demand: Season Master Schedule

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's' name in purple over 'Cinderella' in blue with a glass slipper at the end.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

A classic tale, this production will be available to students ages 12 to 18 and auditions in August 2021. Performances are planned November 11 trough 14.

Brown paper pirate map background with two young pirates on the left. One on top of the other's shoulders standing on a pirate ship. The words 'How I Became A' in normal case over the word 'Pirate' in all capital letters. The words 'younger' and 'part' on either side of an at symbol under the word 'pirate'. All the wording is left-aligned to the ship and two pirates.

How I Became A Pirate Younger @ Part

Open to our younger students age 7 to 12, this 30 minute edition of the musical will take students on a pirate adventure on the stage! Auditions due August 28th 2021 with performances planned October 28 through 31.

Blue ocean waves background with a yellow sailboat to the left of the word 'Moana' with swirls for the 'o'. The abbreviation for the word 'junior' underneath the letter 'n' in the word 'Moana'.

Disney's Moana Jr.

Open to student's age 8 to 18, this production will bring to the stage the 2016 Disney Animated Coming-of-Age Film. Auditions due October 31st 2021 with performance scheduled January 27 through 30 of 2022

A split rounded style dark golden door with a light gold frame and the words 'The Secret Garden The Musical' in a Serif font over the doors. the outer parts of the image are covered in greenery.

The Secret Garden The Musical

Open to student's age 12 to 18, this production set in the early 20th centry follows a young orphaned girl who goes to live with a relative and the residents of the manner bring a neglected garden to life. Auditions in January 2022 with performance scheduled April 28 through May 1 of 2022

Dark purple background with the word 'Aristocats' in alternating orange and red. The word 'The' is in white above the 'i' of Aristocats. the word 'kids' is in white as well and looks like it is being blow out of a red trumpet under the word 'Aristocats' on the left side is a cyan cello and on the right are orange paw prints walking down the right side of the image.

Disney's Aristocats Kids

Open to student's age 7 to 12. Everybody wants to be a cat in this stage adaptation of the 1970 Disney animated film. Auditions in February 2022 with performance scheduled the March 31 through April 2 of 2022.

The word 'Disney' in white over the words 'High School Musical' in yellow show-light style wording with the 'jr' acronym written as a sub-scrpt. The background is red theatre curtains and logo is drawn as if the words were being lit by stage lights from the outside.

Disney's High School Musical Jr.

Open to student's age 8 to 18. What can only be described as a modern-day Romeo & Juliet and a stage adaptation of the 2006 film. Auditions in April 2022 with performance scheduled June 9 through 12 of 2022

Classes – Spring session 2

We are excited to continue to offer classes in our new space, Studio One – at the Greenwood Park Mall.  Below you’ll find the class offerings. Please note the following schedule:

  • All Classes will begin the week of April 5, 2021. 
  • All Classes will take Les Mis Tech Week off, the week of April 26. 
  • Thursday Classes will meet on Tuesday the week of May 3.
  • Monday Classes will meet on Tuesday June 1 due to Memorial Day
  • All Classes will present a Showcase on June 4 at 7:00.
  • All Classes are listed on our Calendar.

Dance and Theater Classes April 5 through June 4!

Class Schedule

The complete calendar for classes is available on our Calendar page

Mon. @ 11:00 AM

Actor’s Workshop – Homeschool

This workshop style class is designed for actors and actresses varying in age and will be contoured to fit the students who are participating in the class. 

Katie Landis

Teacher

Mon. @ 1:00 PM

Dance – Homeschool

This class will explore dance styles throughout their time and is open to any student 10 and up.  Contact us if you have a student under 10 interested in a daytime dance class! 

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Mon. @ 5:30 PM

Special needs Music & Movement

This class is geared for students with Special Abilities ages 12 and under. 

Katie Landis

Teacher

Mon. @ 6:30 PM

Ballroom Dance – Ages 12 & up

This dance class will be offered for those ages 12 and up (including adults), and we encourage you to find a partner, but you can sign up without one too!

Natasha Cox

Teacher

Mon. @ 7:30 PM

Actors Workshop – ages 11-18

This is a theater course is designed for people with ALL abilities including those with moderate to mild special needs. This course aims to build confidence through theater and games. At the end of the 8 week class the students will perform a showcase.

Katie Landis

Teacher

Wed. @ 5:00 PM

Fairy Tale Theatre

A class designed for students ages 4-10 interested in being on stage.

Katie Landis

Teacher

Wed. @ 6:00 PM

Jazz/Ballet Combo- Ages 5-9

A great entry level dance class for those 5-9 who love to dance!

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Wed. @ 7:00 pM

Tap Class – Ages 10 & up

A great tap class for those both interested & experienced ages 10 & up (including adults)

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Wed. @ 8:00 PM

Open Dance Class – ALL AGES

A “no commitment” required class, just show up and learn something new each week open to ALL ages – just $10 per week. Watch our Facebook page to know what dance will be taught each week.

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Thurs. @ 6:00 PM

Ballet/Jazz Combo – Ages 10-13

A great entry/mid level dance class for those 10-13 who love to dance!

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Thurs. @ 7:00 PM

Ballet Dance – Ages 13 & Up

A great ballet class for those both beginning and advanced, ages 13 and up (including adults).

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Thurs. @ 8:00PM

Jazz Dance – Ages 13 & up

A great entry and advance level class for jazz dancing for ages 13 and up (including adults).

Christa Fleming

Teacher

Announcing
Creative Grounds Production of
Jungle Book – kids

Directors: Laurel Hays, Abbey Ziemba, Tiffany Billingsly
Music Director: Mark Landis
Show Coordinators: Michelle Wood, Kim Heron
Student Director: Lyric Burgess
Additional Staff TBA

What does it mean to be A Kids Production?

This is a shortened version of the full production and shorter than the Jr. productions we have done in the past. This production adjusts language and situations to be appropriate for a “school audiences” to watch and/or perform it and reduces the total production to approximately 30 minutes in length.

Rehearsal & Performance details

Rehearsals will be Tuesdays 7-8:30 and Saturday 9-11. See rehearsal schedule calendar below.

Performances & Rehearsals will be held at Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy Studio One – at the Greenwood Park Mall

Performances will be held in person, and streamed online if needed.

Performance dates are set for March 25-27.

Full Rehearsal Schedule (Advance to January through March to see the whole schedule)

Cast Party Date, Time TBA

Sign up for REMIND messages for Spring Production of Jungle Book Kids byclicking here. Class code is @cgfaajbk

CGFAA Code of Conduct

CGFAA Audition Welcome Letter

CGFAA Parent Committee Roles Defined

COVID Class & Production Information

Casting Information

These productions could be double cast based on talent availability and potentially the whole cast could be split based on number of students who audition.  This production is open to students ages 7-12 ONLY.

Production & Audition Fees

Audition Fees are $25 per student. The audition fee is applied to your total Production Fee of $175 which makes the remaining balance $150.  Production fees may be paid in payments split over 6 weeks, but must be paid in full before Tech Week begins.  Audition fees are non-transferrable and not refundable. Limited number of scholarships are available for the production. Please contact Mark Landis to receive the application for Scholarship.

Students are only called for rehearsal when they are needed and will not be called for the entire rehearsal unless needed.  Pizza will NOT be available on Friday.

Saturdays, any student that is called and might need to eat will be encouraged to bring a sack lunch or snack.

Auditions

Auditioning for Jungle Book Kids will be different than our “normal” so that we can begin rehearsals sooner.  Students must submit their one minute song or monologue video via email or Google Drive by no later than January 31st at 12:00PM (noon).  Audition paperwork will also be required to be filled out, no later than January 31st at noon.  A separate email with further details for how to submit your video and a link to the online audition paperwork will be sent by January 22nd to all who have signed up to audition and every 2 days after the 22nd.

As part of their video submission students should have the following on the video:

  • Student name
  • Student age
  • Any specific role you’d like, and/or that you’d accept any role
  • What you’ll be singing/doing for us
  • Do you have any special talents we should know? -BRIEFLY describe these talents
  • Your one minute song or monologue
  • SMILE!!

Videos should be labeled like the following when uploaded or shared:  Last name First name Jungle Book Audition

Click here to sign up to audition.

Spring 2021

2021 is going to be GREAT, at least that’s our plan!  The Spring Season for Creative Grounds is bound to have something for everyone!! From music & movement classes for kids birth through adult with varying developmental needs, to beginner through advance dance classes, to TWO amazing productions; you’re sure to find something for your family as part of this Spring’s Youth Productions, Dance and Theatre Classes.

Check out the details below and sign up today! Spots are limited for ALL of our activities to provide the safest environment and best learning environment for all.

Drop in dance classes for ADULTS!


Special Needs Theatre Classes

Theatre for Littles Ages 4-7

When we participate in Creative Grounds Activities, we know that our kids will grow in both skill and character.

-CGFinearts parent

Spring Schedule

Mondays from 9-10 AM

Katie & Christa

Baby & Me 

A Class of Music & Movement for Babies and their caregivers.

Mondays from 10-11 AM

Katie & Christa

Toddler & Me 

A Class of age appropriate music and movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM

Katie

Music & Movement

A  Class geared for students with moderate to severe Special Abilities.

Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM

Katie

Theatre for Special needs 

A class geared for students with mild to moderate Special Abilities.

Tuesdays starting at 1:00 PM

Katie 

Pre-school Music & Drama

A class geared for pre-school students to begin entry level music & drama skills.

Wednesdays from 5-6 PM

Katie

Fairytale Theatre 

A class designed for students ages 4-7 interested in being on stage.

Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM

Christa

Littles Dance Class

A great entry level dance class for those 5-9 who love to dance!

Wednesdays from 7-8 PM

Christa

Tap Dance Class 

A great tap class for those both interested & experienced ages 10-18.

Wednesdays from 8:15 – 9:15 PM

Christa

Teen Drop in Class

A “no commitment” required class, just show up and learn something new each week beginning January 20th.

Registration 

Coming Soon 

Thursdays  from 6-7PM

Christa

Ballet Dance Class 

A great ballet class for those both beginning and advanced, ages 10-18.

Thursdays from 7:15-8:15 PM

Christa

Jazz Dance Class

A great entry and advance level class for jazz dancing, ages 10-18.

Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 PM

Christa

Adult Drop in class 

A great “no commitment” dance class for ADULTS looking to come learn something new and have a little workout at the same time!

 Registration

Coming Soon 


A simply FANTASTIC production, filled with SO much awesomeness!

Join Les Miserables

Les Miserables will be performed by students ages 12-18 ONLY.  This production will be a TON of fun, and we can’t wait to see it take flight.  Click below for more details and to sign up for an audition slot. only 75 slots will be available.

register now

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Jungle Book Kids

Join us for our first ever production featuring our 7-12 year old students!  More details and to register click below.

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