Semester Details
Program Dates: January 5 – May 9, 2026
Duration: 17 weeks (Spring Break March 16-20 not included)
First Rehearsal: Monday, Jan 5th at 5:30pm (school is not in session this day but we will have our first introductory rehearsal)
Performances: May 7–9, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday and Wednesday
Class: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Drop off: 4:00-5:30pm (relax/homework time for those who use transportation services)
SaturdaysClass: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (3 hours)
Location: Burchfield Educational Theatre, Buda TX
Special Policy for HaysCISD Closure Days
When a closure falls on a rehearsal day (Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday):
Cast members may drop in for an all day to get extra rehearsal time, or
Choose to attend only the afterschool regular scheduled rehearsal.
Auditions & Requirements
Eligibility: this is an advanced program. Students must be ages 13+ and have prior theatre or performance experience. (Special consideration may be given for mature 12-year-olds with director and parent approval.)
Must be available during tech week (afterschool) and show dates (matinee and evenings): May 5-May 10
Transportation (optional)
Pick-up is available starting January 6, 2025, from:
Elementary: Buda Elementary, Carpenter Hill Elementary, Elm Grove Elementary, Laura B. Negley Elementary, Fuentes Elementary, Pfluger Elementary, Sunfield Elementary
Middle & Highschool: Barton Middle, Dahlstrom Middle, McCormick Middle, Wallace Middle, Johnson High (Buda), Hays High
Valor Charter Schools
Transportation Billing
Transportation is billed separately from tuition as a monthly subscription. After enrollment, you’ll receive a Square link to add your card and start your transportation plan. Charges are billed Jan 1, Feb 1, March 1, April 1 and May 1. A completed transportation waiver must be submitted before the December deadline for be enrolled in services. This will be emailed closer to the start of the semester.