WINTER PERFORMANCE PARENT INFO

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

Early Childhood Students

  • Sunday, December 20, 11:00 AM @ San Dieguito Academy HS, ENCINITAS
    • 9:30 AM Student Drop Off

All Other Performing Arts Students

  • Friday, December 12 @ Grand | Ritz Theater, ESCONDIDO
    • Call times vary. See the linked PDF below.
    • Acting 1/2, Singing, Musical Theater 1, and Nemo students ONLY
  • Saturday, December 13 @ Seaside Arts Center
    • Call times vary. See the linked PDF below.
  • Sunday, December 14, 4:30 PM @ Grand | Ritz Theater, ESCONDIDO
    • 1:00 PM Student Drop Off (all students)

Visual Arts Gallery Show

  • Sunday, December 14 @ Grand | Ritz Theater, ESCONDIDO
    • 3:30 PM Event Start

Rehearsal Video Portal

Please click the link below to visit the Rehearsal Video Portal. Class 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 & Musical Theater Director

mackenzie@seasideartscenter.org

WINTER SHOWCASE – DECEMBER 14

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

Tickets: Use the link at the right to purchase ticktets! Price will increase at the door.

Schedule:

12/12 FRIDAY TECH REHEARSAL @ Grand | Ritz

  • Just for Acting 1/2, Singing, Musical Theater, & Nemo students
  • Call times and estimated pick-up times are on the linked “Call Times” pdf in the right-hand menu. We will call/text you when your child is ready to go home, so that you can pick them up as soon as possible. There are lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance to the theater while you wait.

12/13 DRESS REHEARSAL @ SEASIDE

  • Just for dance classes.
  • Call times and estimated pick-up times are on the linked “Call Times” pdf in the right-hand menu. We will call/text you when your child is ready to go home, so that you can pick them up as soon as possible.

12/14 SUNDAY PERFORMANCE @ Grand | Ritz

  • 1:00 PM Student Drop-Off with staff and volunteers (To volunteer, see below!)
  • 3:30 PM Lobby/Will Call Opens
  • 4:30 PM Performance Begins
  • 7:00 PM Students Go Home

Volunteers: We need parent volunteers to help in the dressing rooms 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. Please click here to sign up!

Hair & Make-Up: We ask that ALL students wear basic stage make-up to allow the audience to see their faces and expressions. While it may look like a lot off stage, under the bright lights of the theater, from the audience’s perspective it will look very natural. Ms. Elyssa created this tutorial video going over basic stage make-up. If your student needs stage make-up, we

What to Pack Students should bring their Backstage Box, with hair, make-up, shoes, costume undergarments & accessories, as well as a water bottle, and dinner/snacks. All personal items, including shoes, should be labeled.

Backstage Boxes: We highly recommend ALL students bring a “Backstage Box” to help keep all of their personal items organized backstage at performances. We recommend one with a sturdy latch AND top compartment, this Office Depot brand box can be purchased via Amazon at this link.

Costumes & Attire: Seaside provides performance costumes, however, there are some basics all students need to bring. Please make sure to label all of your student’s personal clothing items, ESPECIALLY SHOES! Seaside will keep all costumes after the show.

CLASS Teacher Song/Scene Costume (Provided by Seaside) Undergarments/
Accessories –
PROVIDED BY STUDENT
Shoes? PROVIDED BY STUDENT Hair & Make-Up DONE BEFORE DROP OFF
Acting 1/2 Mackenzie N. Scene from Moana Varies -Class specific email will be sent as it varies for each student’s character
Ballet 1 & 2
(All days)
Dani & Wen La Mer Bal 1: Light blue w/ off the shoulder
Bal 2: Dark & light blue dresses
-Skin colored leotard
-Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes Ballet bun
Ballet 3 Dani & Wen La Mer + Princess Florine Variation -Skin colored leotard
-Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes Ballet bun
Dance Ensemble Elyssa R. Flow Like Water Teal & blue dresses -Skin color leotard Barefoot Student’s Choice
Duncan Dance 1, 2, 3 Elyssa R. Blue Danube Dun1: Pink tunics
Dun2: Blue Tunics
Dun3: Blue Tunics
-Skin color leotard
-No tights
Barefoot Student’s Choice
Hip Hop 1 & 2 Wen S. Just Keep Swimming HH1: Metallic dresses
HH2: Metallic pants + black short sleeve cropped shirts
-Skin color leotard
-No tights
Black Sneakers Out of Face
Jazz/Musical Theater 1, 2 & 3 Dani B. Proud Mary 1&2: Silver sequin halter rompers
3: Silver sequin dresses
-Skin color leotard
-Skin color tights
Black jazz shoes High ponytail
Musical Theater 1 Wen S. Surfin’ USA Hawaiian Print dresses & shirts -Skin color leotard
-Skin color tights
Barefoot Out of Face
NEMO Elyssa & Mackenzie N/A Varies -Skin colored leotard
-Black shorts (optional)
Jazz shoes – any color – or bare feet (no street shoes) Varies
Sing(Wed) Mackenzie N. How Far I’ll Go Hawaiian Print dresses in different strap styles -Skin color leotard Neutral-Colored Sandals Student’s Choice
Singing (Thurs) Mackenzie N. Over The Rainbow Girls: Blue dresses
Boys: Gingham button down
-Girls: skin color leotard
-Boys: neutral colored undershirt, khaki or white shorts
Neutral-Colored Shoes Student’s Choice
Tap 3 Dani B. Singin’ in the Rain Black pin-stripe suits -Skin color leotard
-Skin color tights
Black tap shoes High ponytail
Tap1 & 2 Dani B. Waterloo Silver Pants & Halter Tops -Skin color leotard
-Skin color tights
Black tap shoes High ponytail

 

AMAZON WISH LIST: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, every dollar counts at Seaside Arts Center! If you are able, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List to help cut down on production costs so we can devote more resources to funding our scholarship programs. Click here to view our Wish List!

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD SHOWCASE | DECEMBER 20, 2025

Location: San Dieguito Academy Encinitas | Performing Arts Center, 800 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas, 92024

Tickets: Use the link at the right to purchase ticktets! Tickets are limited and will likely sell out. Guests 3 & under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap.

Schedule:

  • 9:30 AM: EC Students dropped off for dress rehearsal
    • Must sign-in with Seaside volunteers/staff.
    • Student drop off will take place at the Seaside table at the curb in the parking lot.
  • 10:30 AM: Will Call Opens
  • 11:00 AM: Performance Begins
  • 11:30 AM: Show concludes
  • 11:45 AM: Students must be signed out to go home
    • Student sign-out will take place in the lobby.

Hair & Make-Up: We ask that ALL students wear basic stage make-up to allow the audience to see their faces and expressions. While it may look like a lot off stage, under the bright lights of the theater, from the audience’s perspective it will look very natural. Ms. Elyssa created this tutorial video going over basic stage make-up. If your student needs stage make-up, we recommend using a small kit like this.

Costumes & Attire: Seaside provides performance costumes, however, there are some basics all students need to bring. Please make sure to label all of your student’s personal clothing items, ESPECIALLY SHOES! Seaside will keep all costumes after the show.

CLASS Teacher Song/Scene Costume (Provided by Seaside) Undergarments/
Accessories –
PROVIDED BY STUDENT
Shoes? PROVIDED BY STUDENT Hair & Make-Up DONE BEFORE DROP OFF
EC Musical Theater (Sat & Sun classes) Wen S. Fish School Hawaiian Print dresses & shirts Girls: Skin colored tank top leotard
Boys: Neutral colored undershirt/khaki shorts
No shoes Out of Face
EC Jazz/Musical Theater Dani B. Splish Splash Girls: Blue Sequin Halter Romper
Boys: Blue Sequin Vest & White Pants
Girls: Skin-colored tank top leotard & Skin color tights
Boys: White short sleeve t-shirt
Black jazz shoes High ponytail
Pre-Ballet w/ Tap (Saturday class) Wen S. Sea Cruise Sailor Outfits Girls: Skin colored leotard, black short shorts
Boys: Skin colored leotard
Black Tap Shoes Out of Face
Pre-Ballet w/ Tap (Sunday class) Wen S. Dancing Dolphins Girls: White & Silver Sequin Tutus
Boy: Silver sequin vest, white pants
Girls: Pink Tights
Boys: Skin colored leotard, White short sleeve shirt
Pink Ballet Slippers Out of Face
Tiny Tots Hip Hop Wen S. Baby Shark Breakbeat Metallic blue cargo pants & black short sleeve shirt -Skin colored leotard Black Sneakers Out of Face

 

PIANO & VOICE LESSON PERFORMANCE | DECEMBER 6

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

Tickets: Click here to purchase!

  • Due to limited seating availability, each family is limited to purchasing TWO (2) tickets per student.
  • Please purchase tickets by 12/1/25. After 12/1, we will release any available tickets to those on the waitlist.
  • Due to limited seating availability at Seaside, each family is limited to purchasing TWO (2) tickets per student. Tickets will be required for guests ages 4+.
  • If you are interested in purchasing more tickets for your family, please contact hollie@seasideartscenter.org to join the waitlist if additional tickets become available.
  • Online pre-sale sale will close on Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 Noon. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Schedule

  • Student Drop Off: 2:00 PM
  • Performance Begins: 2:30 PM

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