UPDATES FOR APRIL 2026

You’re invited to Seaside’s 5th Annual Tie Dye Party @ Seaside on May 2, where all currently enrolled Seaside students are invited to join us for some fun tie dying Seaside T-shirts! FREE to attend, just RSVP at the link below by April 27, and then stop by between 2-3 PM. Parents should plan to stay with their students, and the tie dying will take approximately 15-20 minutes total.

Please click here to RSVP by April 27 and contact hollie@seasideartscenter.org with any questions. 

PERFORMANCE FAQS

• Where can I find info about my child’s performance? Many questions about our upcoming shows can be answered by visiting the Showcase Parent Info page of our website, which will be updated weekly between now and the shows in May. Click here to view!
• Do I need to purchase tickets? Yes! Tickets to all performances are on sale now. Click here to purchase.
• Is my child performing twice?
  • Children in Early Childhood (EC) classes and private lessons perform only once.
  • All other dancing, singing, and acting classes will perform two times.
• Why are they performing twice? Are parents expected to come twice?
  • When theater scheduling allows, we present each production twice because repetition deepens learning rather than simply duplicating the experience.
  • The first performance helps students manage nerves, apply preparation, and experience sharing their work with an audience.
  • By the second performance, students often show greater confidence, stronger stage presence, and deeper artistic connection.
  • Research shows repetition strengthens long-term memory, technical skill, and creative expression.
  • A second performance also reinforces confidence, resilience, communication, and emotional growth—making it an important continuation of the learning process.
  • Performing twice also gives parents an opportunity to watch one show from the audience, and during the second show volunteer backstage to share that experience with their child.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE

While students should stay home when sick, otherwise regular attendance is essential as teachers carefully scaffold lessons to develop proper technique and terminology so students can progress safely, confidently, and as a team. Missing classes causes the individual student to fall behind, while slowing progress for the entire group of students who depending on one another. 

If your child will miss class, please submit their absence via the Parent Portal, by clicking here. They are welcome to make-up the class by attending any other Seaside class they are eligible for age-wise. Please note that excessive absences may result in a reduction of parts in the Spring performances.

SPRING SHOWCASE NEW FORMAT

Due to Seaside’s continued growth, we are introducing a new performance format, grouping all musical theater based classes into one set of performances, and separating out our Early Childhood, Private Lesson, and Dance Classes into their own performances. While this means additional performances for some students, it will allow all students to be better featured on stage, reduce the length of each show, and allow for a better showcase experience for all students and families. Unless otherwise noted, all events below will take place at the Grand | Ritz Theater in Escondido.

• Early Childhood (EC) Performance (All performance-based Early Childhood (EC) classes):
  • Saturday, May 16,  9 AM -12:00 PM (Rehearsal + Show)
• Visual Arts Gallery Show (All visual arts classes)
  • Saturday, May 16: Early Afternoon (Time TBD)
• Musical Theater Showcase (Moana, Singing & Rhythm 1, Singing 2, Acting 1/2, Musical Theater 1 classes. NO EC CLASSES.)*:
  • Friday, May 15, 3:30-8 PM Tech/Dress Rehearsal 
  • Saturday, May 16, 1-7:30 PM: 2 Performances 
• Dance Showcase (All Level 1+ dance classes. NO EC CLASSES.)*:
  • Thursday, May 14, 3:30-8 PM Tech/Dress Rehearsal 
  • Sunday, May 17, 1-7:30 PM: 2 Performances 
• Private Lesson Recital
  • Sunday, May 24, 3:30-4:30 PM (Rehearsal + Show @ Seaside)

$25 TUITION CREDIT FOR REFERRALS 

We would LOVE for your friends and family to join us at Seaside! Earn a $25 tuition credit, good toward future camp or tuition payments, when a friend enrolls in ANY Seaside class and lets us know you referred them! (Students cannot have previously enrolled in a Seaside camp or class.) 

SUPPORT SEASIDE WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZON

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, every dollar counts at Seaside Arts Center, and we are always trying to maximize our resources so that we can stretch our dollars further. As you do your back-to-school shopping this year, please consider purchasing an item or two from Seaside’s Amazon Wish List and help us cut down on supply costs so we can devote more resources to funding our tuition assistance programs.

Click here to view our Wish List!