Fees & Enrolements

Fees & Enrolements

Production Fees & What's Included

At Up On Stage, we believe every young performer deserves the opportunity to experience the excitement of live theatre. We strive to keep our fees as affordable as possible while providing a high-quality production experience in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Our production fee helps cover the many costs involved in bringing a theatrical production to the stage, from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call.

Production Fee — $400

The Production Fee is $400 per participant, per production and covers the full production program from rehearsals through to the final performance.

With approximately 88 hours of rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals, performances and production activities, this works out to just $4.55 per hour.

The fee includes direction and coaching, scripts and rehearsal materials, most costumes, shared props and sets, venue hire, lighting and sound, performance royalties and licensing, insurance, administration, and the end-of-production celebration.

Payment Options:
Pay in full: $400
Need a payment plan? We're happy to help. Please contact us to discuss a suitable payment arrangement before rehearsals begin. 

Your Production Fee Includes

Your production fee covers the majority of costs associated with participating in the production, including:

• Two x two hour weekly rehearsals throughout the production season

• Technical and dress rehearsals

• Script and rehearsal materials

• Most costumes, props and set pieces

• Performance venue hire

• Stage lighting and sound

• Performance and music licensing

• Public Liability Insurance

• Production management and administration

• Cast communication and scheduling

• End-of-production cast celebration

Not Included

• Performance Footwear

• Basic performance undergarments

• Hair styling products and makeup

• Any personal costume items advised

• Snacks or beverages.

• Audience tickets

• Travel to and from rehearsals or performances

• Meals during long rehearsal or performance days

• Optional cast merchandise (shirts, hoodies, etc.)

• Professional photographs or video recordings (if offered)

• Replacement scripts if lost

• Replacement or repair of costumes damaged through negligence

• Specialty footwear unique to a production

Helping Us Keep Fees Affordable

To help keep participation costs as low as possible, families are asked to provide a small number of personal items.

These may include:

• Black character shoes, jazz shoes or other footwear required for your role

• Plain black or white shoes where appropriate

• Black or white socks or tights

• Plain black or white T- Shirts

• Plain black and white leggings

• Skin-toned undergarments

• Hair ties, clips and styling products

• Basic stage make-up (for older performers if required)

• Water bottle

• Comfortable rehearsal clothes.

You will be advised what is specifically needed during rehearsals.

These items are commonly used across many productions and help reduce overall costume costs for everyone.

Performance Tickets

Tickets for family and friends are purchased separately.

Ticket sales play an important role in supporting each production and help us continue providing affordable theatre opportunities for young performers.

Financial Assistance

We believe finances should never be the only reason a young person misses out on participating in theatre.

Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact us confidentially to discuss flexible payment options.

Our Commitment

Up On Stage is committed to providing affordable, high-quality youth theatre.

Any surplus generated through productions is reinvested directly back into the company to improve future productions by purchasing:

• Costumes

• Props

• Sets

• Lighting equipment

• Sound equipment

• Rehearsal resources

Our goal is simple:

To create outstanding theatre experiences while keeping participation accessible for as many families as possible.

Please Note

Production fees are based on participation in the rehearsal and performance process and are not dependent on the size of a role.

Every performer is an important part of the production, and every role contributes to bringing the story to life on stage.

*Subject to change.

Enrolments

Have you been cast in our production?

Or would you like to enrol and join the adventure? 

🌟Welcome!🌟

Whether you've been cast in an Up On Stage production or you're joining us through our Open Enrolment, we're excited to welcome you!

Before rehearsals begin, please complete your Production Enrolment Form.

☕ Grab a coffee, a snack, and settle in—it'll take around 10–15 minutes to complete.

Once you've submitted your form, we'll send you everything you need to get ready for rehearsals.

We can't wait to welcome you to the company and begin this exciting production together! 🎭