AGES 19+
Details, September 2026 to January 2027
AUDITIONS
Entrance to our adult group is by audition. Auditons for the spring term will happen in November. Click here to view the audition details.
COMMITMENT
Make sure you have read the full term schedule and commitment below before submitting an audition. Participants are permitted to miss up to three rehearsals only.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Term Rehearsal Dates: Monday, September 15 to Thursday, January 15
Rehearsal times: Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Location: Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y3
September 2026
Mondays: 14, 21, 28
October 2026
Mondays: 5, (off for Thanksgiving on October 12), 19, 26
November 2026
Mondays: 2, 9, 16, 23
December 2026
Mondays: 7, 14, (off for Holiday Break December 21 and 28)
January 2027
Mondays: 4, 11
PERFORMANCES
Show Week (Mandatory)
- Thursday, January 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal at the Humanities Theatre
- Friday, January 15 Public Performance at 7:00 p.m. (called 5:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, January 16 Public Performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (called for 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. so there is a break between the end of the matinee at 4:30 p.m. and the call time for the evening at 6:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, January 17 Public Performance at 2:00 p.m.
STAFF
Artistic Director, Amanda Kind
Music: Eric Da Costa, Noah Stolee
Choreography: Christine Watson, Travis Brooks
TUITION
$425
- We continue to do the best we can to make Pop Nation affordable for everyone. We will offer payment plans and partial scholarships where possible.
- Costumes will likely need to be purchased. A “look book” is provided, and performers must have costumes that conform to those guidelines. Please have a look at photos on this site to get a sense of costumes.