• Welcome Email sent on 2/9/2026: 

      Hello Kidservatory! 


      Our first week of meeting was a great success! The team wanted to reach out with information on the vocal auditions this Tuesday. 

      Each student is to prepare a song which they will sing acapella (without music). The song you sing is your choice! It can be Disney, pop, worship, etc. The cut you choose must be 30 seconds or longer. 

      If a student feels nervous, you are more than welcome to bring a buddy on stage with you! The buddy can either stand with you and let you sing (and they sing separately later) or can sing with you as a duet. If you choose a duet, there must be a portion where each individual sings a solo and then together. 

      We can’t wait to hear you perform! 

      • The Kidservatory Team


    • Cast List email sent on 2/11/2026: 

      Dear Kidservatory Cast and Families,


      We had a wonderful week of auditions! Please visit our Learn@VCS page to see the cast list for WILLY WONKA KIDS 


      **IMPORTANT!**

      Please crack open your script over the break and start learning your lines and songs at home next week. Your “off-book” deadline* - April 14 - will be here before you know it! We have made your music available on our Learn@VCS page as well - click “Practice Tracks” to see a version with guide vocals, and a version with music alone.


      Have a restful break and we will see you when we get back!


      Sincerely,

      The Kidservatory Team at VCS


      *We use the term “off-book” when you have your lines and songs mostly memorized and begin rehearsing without a script in your hand.


    • Measurement Email sent on 2/24/2026: 

      Welcome back to Wonka’s chocolate factory!

       Rehearsals are in full swing this week, and we are excited to get our show on its feet. Ask your student to show you what they’ve worked on!


      Even though performances are two months away, we are already working on costumes. We want your student to look their best and are asking that you please complete the Costume Measurement Form this weekend. It is posted under the “Costumes” tab on our show page HERE. We are streamlining and simplifying the costumes for this production, so it really will only take you about five minutes to complete.

      Please have this done by this Tuesday, March 3rd.


      As always, email us at vcestheatre@vcs.net with any questions, or if your student will be absent from rehearsal. Have a wonderful week! 


      Sincerely,

      The Kidservatory Team at VCS



    • Undergarment Email sent on 3/24/2026


      Hello to all! Our show is about halfway learned - be sure you are practicing all of your songs and dances at home as much as possible!

      All students must provide their own undergarments, socks, and shoes for the performances. These must be brought to school/rehearsal on Thursday, April 16, 2026. 

      Please visit our show page today to make sure you have enough time to purchase/gather these items: information is posted under the “COSTUMES” tab. <tinyurl.com/vcestheatre>.


      As always, email us at vcestheatre@vcs.net with any questions, or if your student will be absent from rehearsal. Have a sweet week!

      Sincerely,

      The Kidservatory Team at VCS



    • Spring Break Email sent on 4/2/26

      Greetings! As we head towards Spring Break, we want to remind you of a couple things.


      1. Undergarments, socks, and shoes should come to school with your student on Thursday, April 16th. If you have not purchased these items already, perhaps next week is a good time to do so. Refer to the COSTUMES tab on our show page for reference.

      2. Practice, practice, practice! Even if you are traveling next week, make it a priority to set aside 20-30 minutes per day to review your songs, dances, and lines. When we return to school April 13th, we will be just 3 weeks away from show time. 



      We hope you will enjoy a blessed and restful break next week.


      The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!


      Warmly,

      The Kidservatory Team at VCS