Rim Youth Theatre is proud to announce upcoming auditions for the musical Peter Pan Jr., an enchanting production filled with adventure, memorable music, and timeless characters. Auditions will be held in late spring and are open to performers ages 6–17. No prior theatre experience required!
The audition process is warm and welcoming and will include script reading and a vocal presentation, with callbacks scheduled as part of the casting process. Auditionees may perform a song provided by the Rim Youth Theatre panel or choose to bring their own audition song. We ask that songs from the Peter Pan musical not be performed as an audition piece. Cast members will have the summer months to memorize their lines, with rehearsals beginning early to mid August.
Audition dates will be announced soon; please check back for updates, as space in the production is limited. Performances are scheduled for this December 2026.
AUDITIONS
Auditions are warm and friendly and intended to be a learning and growing experience for children. Participants will be grouped by age, given a script to read (accommodations are made for children who are not yet fluent readers), and asked to sing a song selection other than Peter Pan the musical. Song selections will be provided for students who do not prepare one ahead of time.
CALL BACKS
Children being considered for a casted role will be asked to attend a call back session following their initial audition.Cast selections will be announced on our website within 7 days after call backs. Selected cast will be ask to sign a code of conduct, release of liability, photo/video waiver, and an absence policy.
PROGRAM FEE
The entire program fee for the 5-month period is $450.00, light costuming is included. A payment plan of $90 per month is available. Additional costume fees will apply and vary by casted role.
*All casted students will have 7 days to accept their roles and pay their $90 deposit before receiving their script and practice materials.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided but all cast must be available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
*Lines must be memorized over the summer and students must be off script by early August.
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Meet our creative team
Tracey Ellert
Writer, Actor, Director
Co-Founder of Rim Youth Theatre
Tracey Ellert has been an original children's storyteller for 20 years writing, performing and directing original live children's shows. Her live show is described as a one woman comedy show for preschoolers and families. Her background in Improv (The Groundlings, IO), Theater and an A.A. in early childhood education lends to creating thoughtful, witty, fresh content for young viewers.
Tracey Ellert creates media on her original children’s Youtube channel called Sillyhoo, Big Little Laughs. She writes, shoots, directs and performs all of her own material. She has a variety of experience in children's television, including writing for Disney's Bunny Town, Jack’s Big Music Show and Emmy nominated Nature Cat (PBS).
Tracey is a professional actress in LA and she just completed a commercial for Dunkin Donuts look for her acting like a helicopter pilot!
Kelly Vento
Director, Vento Dance Co.
Co-Founder of Rim Youth Theatre
Mrs. Vento is a distinguished artist, educator, and director whose lifelong dedication to the performing arts has shaped an inspiring career both on and off the stage. She began her formal dance training as a pre-professional student with CA Dance Theatre in Agoura, California, and later continued her studies with the Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company upon relocating to the mountain communities.
Her exceptional talent and stage presence led her to success in the pageant circuit, where she earned the titles of Miss Teen Fillmore, Miss San Bernardino, and Miss Inland Empire, and proudly competed for the state title of Miss California through the Miss America Organization.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Vento has demonstrated outstanding leadership and creative vision, previously co-founding both the STAGE Foundation and Arrowhead MotionArts, organizations that fostered growth and opportunity for young performers in the local arts community. She now continues that mission as the co-founder of Rim Youth Theatre, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing to life the magic and teachings of dance, acting, and singing. Through Rim Youth Theatre, she remains committed to cultivating the performing arts within the mountain communities and providing meaningful opportunities for young artists to learn, grow, and shine.
Mrs. Vento has written, emceed, choreographed, and produced numerous pageants and theatrical productions, always with a passion for excellence and community engagement. Today, she takes great pride in teaching and directing her own dance company, where she continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of performers.
Mrs. Vento remains deeply committed to nurturing creativity, confidence, and artistic expression in every student—believing that the performing arts have the power to unite communities, build character, and transform lives.
Miss Emalynn Vento
Choreographer / Instructor
Miss Emalynn beautifully follows in her mother’s footsteps as a highly accomplished and multi-talented musician, performer, and choreographer. An accomplished pianist from a young age, she possesses an extraordinary sense of musicality that shines through in her teaching, inspiring young dancers and theatre students to connect deeply with the art of performance.
A dedicated dancer throughout her life, Miss Emalynn has received numerous prestigious awards in the competitive dance world and has trained with world-renowned institutions such as the Joffrey Ballet School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an Allied Health concentration at just 21 years old and is currently pursuing her goal of becoming a Physician Assistant. Her strong foundation in anatomy, movement science, and injury prevention enhances her dance instruction and ensures her students train both safely and effectively.
We are thrilled to have Miss Emalynn as part of our faculty, where she shares her passion, artistry, and expertise with every student she teaches!
Melissa Stevens
Vocal Coach
Melissa has been teaching voice, piano, and choir classes for the past six years, after receiving her Bachelors Degree of Music in Vocal Performance. She has always surrounded by music long before her professional career, growing up with the foundations of piano, flute, classical choral singing, musical theatre, and solo singing. Melissa's passion for music was truly inspired during high school when she had the privilege of touring through Italy to sing in venues such as Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and participating and competing in top level singing ensembles. Throughout her experiences she learned the value that music provided: a constant source of joy, expression, and close knit community that forever impacted her. This awakening now gives her a passion to share the joys of music with others. Each student provides an opportunity to discover unique qualities, gifts, and hidden talents. It is her desire to bring out the best in herstudents and adapt to their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Melissa strives to find the best teaching method and technique that will complement the individuality of each student.
