OTMYT Lower Seniors - Apply to Join our Cast

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OTMYT Lower Seniors is available to children who are in School Year 4 to School Year 8, at the time of starting.

Our Other Groups

OTMYT Upper Seniors - School Year 9 to age 19

OTMYT Juniors - Age 4 up to School Year 3

OTMYT Lower Seniors offers a weekly (Saturdays) three hours of musical theatre fun and skills training in Acting, Singing & Dance, from 10am - 1pm. In line with our ethos of 'Learning by Doing', these sessions work towards two productions per academic year which are:

• September - December: Rehearsals for and performances of Musical Theatre's Greatest Hits.
• January - July: Rehearsals for and performances of a full stage musical at Storyhouse, Chester, in the Summer Term.

Commitment is for a minimum of one school term (September - December) or two school terms (January - July).

The application window for a January 2026 start, with OTMYT Lower Seniors, to join our cast for We Will Rock You at Storyhouse, Chester, is now open. You can apply using the button near the bottom of this page. Please read all of the information about dates and fees before you apply.

QUEEN'S We Will Rock You, Young @ Part at Storyhouse, Chester

Weekly Sessions 10am - 1pm (at Christleton High School)

• Saturday 10th January - Saturday 28th March
• Saturday 25th April - Saturday 18th July
• Note - No sessions on Saturday 23rd May or Saturday 30th May, due to half term.

Additional Rehearsals (at Christleton High School)

• Saturday 20th June - This rehearsal will be a double session and will run from 10:00am-4:00pm
• Monday 20th July - 10:00am-4:00pm

Technical Rehearsal (at Storyhouse, Chester)

• Wednesday 22nd July - 2:00pm-4:30pm

Dress Rehearsal (at Storyhouse, Chester)

• Thursday 23rd July - 1:00pm-4:00pm (Storyhouse, Chester)

Performances (at Storyhouse, Chester)

• Friday 24th July (2:00pm, Cast required from 1:00pm)
• Friday 24th July (7:00pm, Cast required from 6:00pm)

Fees

The cost is £504 for the two-term production cycle, in total, and is payable in one of the three following ways:  

Option 1: 4-Weekly

Three payments of £84, on or before the following dates:

• Saturday 10th January (Session 1)
• Saturday 7th February (Session 5)
• Saturday 7th March (Session 9)
• Saturday 25th April (Session 13)
• Saturday 6th June (Session 17)
• Saturday 27th June (Session 21)

Option 2: Termly

Two payments of £252, on or before the following dates:

• Saturday 10th January (Session 1)
• Saturday 25th April (Session 13)

Option 3: Whole Production Cycle

One payment of £504, on or before the following date:

• Saturday 10th January (Session 1)

To apply for a place with OTMYT Lower Seniors, for your child, please click here to access the application form.

Notes

1. Please ensure that you read the two documents at the bottom of this page, under "Our Policies", before applying.
2. Applications must be made by a parent or guardian.
3. There is no audition to join OTMYT but there is a maximum capacity; places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

 If you have any questions, please contact us.