SPRING PERFORMANCE PARENT INFO

Please scroll down for additional info and links for each performance.

Early Childhood (EC) Showcase
May 16, 11:00 AM @ Grand | Ritz Theater

Visual Arts Gallery Show & Reception
May 16, 1:30 PM @ Grand | Ritz Theater

Musical Theater Showcase: Seaside’s Production of Moana Jr.
May 16, 2:30 & 5:30 PM @ Grand | Ritz Theater

Dance Showcase: Finding True North
May 17, 2:30 & 5:30 PM @ Grand | Ritz Theater

Cast Party (All Seaside Students & Families)
May 17, 6:45 PM @ Grand | Ritz Theater

Private Lesson Recital
May 24, 3:30 PM @ Seaside Arts Center

    Rehearsal Video Portal

    Click the link below to visit the Rehearsal Video Portal. Videos are password protected.

    Please reach out to mackenzie@seasideartscenter.org if you need the password.

    Contact Us

    Elyssa Rosenberg | Artistic & Executive Director

    elyssa@seasideartscenter.org

    Hollie delaMontaigne | Managing Director

    hollie@seasideartscenter.org

    Mackenzie Nelson | Studio Administrator

    mackenzie@seasideartscenter.org

    EARLY CHILDHOOD SHOWCASE | May 16, 2026

    Classes: Pre-Ballet w/ Tap, EC Musical Theater, EC Hip Hop & Jazz, EC Jazz/Musical Theater

    Location: The Grand | Ritz Theater, 301 Grand Avenue, Escondido

    Tickets: See the link on the right!

    Schedule:

    • 9:15 AM Student Arrival for pre-show rehearsal + start student photos
      • Will take place at the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.
    • 10:30 AM Will Call/Ticket Sales open
    • 10:45 AM Theater Doors Open for seating
    • 11:00-11:30 AM Performance 
    • 11:30-12:15 PM Student Photos
    • 12:15 PM Student Dismissal 
      • Will take place at the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.

    Hair & Make-Up:

    Costumes & Attire: 

    • Costume: Seaside provides performance costumes, however, there are some basics all students need to bring. Details coming soon.
    • Skin-Colored Leotards: We ask that all students wear skin-colored, tank style leotards when they arrive, which will be worn under all costumes and allow for easy changing in the big shared dressing rooms, where there are no private changing spaces.
    • Please make sure to label all of your student’s personal clothing items, ESPECIALLY SHOES! Seaside will keep all costumes after the show.

    Volunteers:

    • We need parent volunteers to help backstage on performance day. When your child performs, you will be shown to a special seating area to watch them. To keep all children safe, only official Seaside volunteers, who are signed up in advance, will be allowed backstage at the theater.

    5/17 SUNDAY: CAST PARTY: Your family is also invited to join us on Sunday evening for the Cast Party!

      • 6:45 PM Cast Part @ Ritz Mezzanine (All students & families are invited to this FREE event. RSVP via the ticket order form.)

    VISUAL ARTS GALLERY | May 16, 2026

    Classes: Art Adventures, Budding Artists, Sculpture & 3-D Art, Sewing

    Location: The Grand | Ritz Theater, 301 Grand Avenue, Escondido (Lobby)

    RSVP Form: See link on the right!

    Time: 1:30 PM

    The event will celebrate all of our students’ hard work this semester and will include refreshments. Students are welcome to invite friends and family members to see their work! Please RSVP by clicking here. 

    Following the Visual Arts Gallery, we invite all families to join us for Seaside’s production of Disney’s Moana, Jr., at the Grand | Ritz at 2:30 PM. Tickets coming soon!

    5/17 SUNDAY: CAST PARTY: Your family is also invited to join us on Sunday evening for the Cast Party! 

    • 6:45 PM Cast Part @ Ritz Mezzanine (All students & families are invited to this FREE event. RSVP via the RSVP form.)

    MUSICAL THEATER SHOWCASE FEATURING DISNEY’S MOANA, JR. SHOWCASE | May 16, 2026

    Classes: Acting, Singing, Singing & Rhythm, Musical Theater 1, and Moana Jr.

    Location: The Grand | Ritz Theater, 301 Grand Avenue, Escondido

    Tickets: Coming Soon!

    Additional Rehearsal @ Seaside: May 2, 3-5:00 PM

    Weekend Schedule: All students enrolled in these classes must attend the FULL DRESS REHEARSAL on Friday evening, 5/15, and the 2 PERFORMANCES on Saturday, 5/16.

    • 5/15 FRIDAY: FULL DRESS & TECH REHEARSAL (FULL, HAIR, MAKE-UP, & COSTUMES)
      • 3:15 PM Volunteer Arrival (To volunteer, see below!)
      • 3:30 PM Student Drop-Off  (At the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.)
      • 8:00 PM Student Pick-Up (We will try to get all students, but especially those in Level 1, out as early as possible as we know this is a busy weekend. More info to come.)
    • 5/16 SATURDAY: PERFORMANCE X2 (FULL, HAIR, MAKE-UP, & COSTUMES)
      • 12:45 PM Volunteer Arrival
      • 1:00 PM Student Drop-Off (At the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.)
      • 2:30 PM Performance #1
      • 4:00 – 4:45 PM Students dismissed for short break
      • 4:45 PM Students Must Return
      • 5:30 PM Performance #2
    • 5/17 SUNDAY: CAST PARTY
      • 6:45 PM Cast Part @ Ritz Mezzanine (All students & families are invited to this FREE event. RSVP via the ticket order form.)

    Hair & Make-Up:

    Costumes & Attire: 

    • Costume: Seaside provides performance costumes, however, there are some basics all students need to bring. Details coming soon.
    • Skin-Colored Leotards: We ask that all students wear skin-colored, tank style leotards when they arrive, which will be worn under all costumes and allow for easy changing in the big shared dressing rooms, where there are no private changing spaces.
    • Please make sure to label all of your student’s personal clothing items, ESPECIALLY SHOES! Seaside will keep all costumes after the show.

    Volunteers:

    • We need parent volunteers to help backstage on performance day. Please consider volunteering for at least one role throughout Showcase weekend. To keep all children safe, only official Seaside volunteers, who are signed up in advance, will be allowed backstage at the theater.

    DANCE SHOWCASE | May 17, 2026

    Classes: Ballet 1-3, Duncan 1-3, Hip Hop 1-2, Jazz/Musical Theater Dance 1-3, Lyrical 1/2, Tap 1-3

    Location: The Grand | Ritz Theater, 301 Grand Avenue, Escondido

    Tickets: Coming Soon!

    Weekend Schedule: All students enrolled in these classes must attend the FULL DRESS REHEARSAL on Friday evening, 5/15, and the 2 PERFORMANCES on Saturday, 5/16.

    • 5/14 THURSDAY: FULL DRESS & TECH REHEARSAL (FULL, HAIR, MAKE-UP, & COSTUMES)
      • 3:15 PM Volunteer Arrival (To volunteer, see below!)
      • 3:30 PM Student Drop-Off  (At the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.)
      • 8:00 PM Student Pick-Up (We will try to get all students, but especially those in Level 1, out as early as possible as we know this is a busy weekend. More info to come.)
    • 5/17 SUNDAY: PERFORMANCE X2 (FULL, HAIR, MAKE-UP, & COSTUMES)
      • 12:45 PM Volunteer Arrival
      • 1:00 PM Student Drop-Off (At the Student Entrance on Juniper Ave.)
      • 2:30 PM Performance #1
      • 3:45-4:30 PM Students dismissed for short break
      • 4:30 PM Students Must Return
      • 5:30 PM Performance #2
    • 5/17 SUNDAY: CAST PARTY
      • 6:45 PM Cast Part @ Ritz Mezzanine (All students & families are invited to this FREE event. RSVP form to come.)

    Hair & Make-Up:

    Costumes & Attire: 

    • Costume: Seaside provides performance costumes, however, there are some basics all students need to bring. Details coming soon.
    • Skin-Colored Leotards: We ask that all students wear skin-colored, tank style leotards when they arrive, which will be worn under all costumes and allow for easy changing in the big shared dressing rooms, where there are no private changing spaces. 
    • Please make sure to label all of your student’s personal clothing items, ESPECIALLY SHOES! Seaside will keep all costumes after the show.

    Volunteers:

    • We need parent volunteers to help backstage on performance day. Please consider volunteering for at least one role throughout Showcase weekend. To keep all children safe, only official Seaside volunteers, who are signed up in advance, will be allowed backstage at the theater.

    PIANO & VOICE LESSON PERFORMANCE | MAY 24

    Location: Seaside Arts Center, 11130 East Ocean Air, Ste. C-105, San Diego

    Tickets: Coming soon! Ticket sales will open in April. Early Bird General Admission tickets will be $15, and the price will go up to $20 at the door.  Children under 3 are free, so long as they are sitting on a lap. An email will be sent to all parents/caregivers when ticket sales open.

    Schedule

    • Student Drop Off: 3:00 PM
    • Performance Begins: 3:30 PM

    Attire: We encourage all students to dress up for this special occasion in something that makes them feel confident and ready to perform.