Advanced Teen Program FAQS

Heathers: Teen Edition runs from Monday, January 5 through Saturday, May 9, 2026. The program meets for 17 weeks on the following schedule:

• Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30–8:00 PM

• Saturdays | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Closures & Special Notes:

• Monday, Jan 5th, school is out of session but we will meet at 5:30pm for our first rehearsal before auditions begin on Wed, Jan 7th.

• Spring Break (March 16–20): No rehearsals.

• Hays CISD Closure Days: If a school closure falls on a rehearsal day, Heathers cast members may drop in for free all-day rehearsal time or attend only their regular scheduled rehearsal block.

• The final performance weekend is May 7–9, 2026, and the program officially ends May 9.

Heathers: Teen Edition is designed for students ages 13+. If your child is 12, you may email us to request special consideration. Director and parental approval are required.

Heathers: Teen Edition is a specially licensed version of the Off-Broadway hit that has been revised for teen performers and audiences. While it keeps the same high-energy music and storyline, the language and themes have been edited to remove mature content that is not age-appropriate. Sensitive topics are still addressed, but in a way that is responsible, developmentally appropriate, and suitable for a school or community theatre setting.

Yes. Students who wish to perform in both Beauty and the Beast Jr. (K–12) and Heathers: Teen Edition (13+) are welcome to enroll in both casts if schedules allow.

Yes! Families are welcome to schedule a tour of our theatre or arrange a drop-in visit during one of our current advanced teen rehearsals (schedule permitting).

• To book a tour, use this link.

• To request a drop-in before signing up for spring, please email us so we can coordinate a time.

Yes! We offer after-school pickup from select local schools. You can sign up for transportation by adding it to your cart when enrolling.

Yes. Every student who enrolls will be cast. We typically have multiple casts, which gives performers the chance to gain experience in both ensemble and featured/lead roles.

Heathers: Teen Edition is an advanced program and requires prior theatre or performance experience. Students should be prepared for dedicated rehearsals and higher expectations than in our recreational program.

For those seeking a recreational program to learn and explore theatre, we recommend enrolling in our afterschool production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. (K–12).

Auditions take place during the first week of rehearsal. Students should come prepared with a song and a monologue. Casting decisions are based on skill, ability, maturity, and audition performance.

Students are also welcome to join us on Monday, January 6 for our Audition Workshop ($75). This full-day session provides the chance to work one-on-one with Mrs. Burchfield, fine-tune your audition pieces, and gain extra confidence before casting begins.

Transportation requires advance planning and a 1-month minimum commitment.

If you opt into transportation, your route will be reserved and charged beginning Jan 1, and we cannot offer a trial period for this service.

Cancel anytime after the first month with 3 weeks’ notice.

We understand life happens! Occasional absences are fine. We just ask for notice ASAP so we can plan accordingly! For extended illnesses, we may offer partial credit with a doctor’s note.

After you submit your registration form with your deposit, you’ll receive a separate link through email to set up your monthly subscription.

All you need to do is add a credit or debit card and save it on file—that’s the card we’ll use to process your monthly tuition.

First payment: Automatically charged on January 1

Total payments: 5equal installments of $275

Pay in Full – 8% Off Tuition

• Families who pay tuition in full (instead of using a monthly plan) receive 8% off.

• Just choose the full pay option when enrolling.

• Note: you can choose to do an installment plan through Klarna and still receive the full pay discount.

• May be combined with one additional discount (sibling, military, or teacher).

• Maximum total discount per student: 12%

Sibling Discount – 8% Off Each Additional Child

• Families enrolling more than one child receive 8% off tuition for each additional student.

• Can be combined with the pay-in-full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the military or teacher discount for the same child.

Military Discount – 8% Off Tuition

• Available for active-duty families with valid ID.

• Can be combined with the pay-in-full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the sibling or teacher discount for the same child.

Teacher Discount – 8% Off Tuition

• Available for full-time K–12 educators with proof of employment.

• Can be combined with the pay-in-full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the sibling or military discount for the same child.

Note: All discounts apply to tuition only (not deposit or transportation) and are applied manually after your deposit is received.

Refunds & Schedule Changes

• The $275 deposit is non-refundable.

• If you cancel before the program begins, we will refund any tuition paid beyond the deposit (or cancel future payments if you’re on the monthly plan).

• After the first day of rehearsal, tuition is non-refundable, except in rare cases of documented medical emergencies

Because Heathers: Teen Edition is an advanced program with a set rehearsal schedule (Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30–8:00 PM, and Saturdays 11:00 AM–2:00 PM), attendance is required on all three rehearsal days. Students who cannot commit to this schedule will not be able to participate in Heathers.

For families who need more flexibility, we recommend enrolling in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (K–12), which offers a recreational theatre experience with more scheduling options (choose rehearsal days Mon-Sat).

General admission tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase at burchfieldtheatre.com/tickets shortly after casting is finalized. Seating is limited, so advance purchase is strongly encouraged. Parents will receive early access to purchase tickets and will be notified by email before sales open to the public.