Pre-Professional Company

ABOUT THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPANY (PPC)

PPC is an audition-based program for serious students looking for professional training in acting and musical theatre. Students study year-round in a conservatory-style structure and work closely with Broadway and Professional Teaching Artists in classes and rehearsal. Students train in the fall semester and take various technique classes in dance, music and acting. The spring semester focus shifts to rehearsal and performance.

Click here for a PPC calendar for the year

Auditions will be held on ZACH’s Downtown campus: 1510 Toomey Road, 78704.

PPC 2025-2026 Company Audition Dates:        

Auditions Appointments:
Friday, June 6 | 4-9 pm (Seniors and Returning Students)
Friday, August 15 | 2-6 p.m. (6-11th grade)
Sunday, August 17 | 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. ( 6-11th grade)


PPC Audition Requirements: 

  • Two contrasting songs (from a musical). 32 bar cuts.  
  • Please have accompaniment tracks prepared for your song. 
  • One 60 second monologue
  • Students must attend either a beginner or advanced dance call

Dance Call: 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to warm up. Students are encouraged to wear appropriate dance clothes and shoes, or clothes that you can move in. 

If you are interested in more training, please consider ZACH Academy, our private performing arts school (6th-12th grade).

The MT Track is for students who have a serious desire to pursue in-depth training in Acting, Dance, Voice and Music. MT students are offered a well rounded and professional training experience that prepares them for College Auditions and a career in the Arts. 

Musical Theatre Classes Include:

  • MT Scene Study
  • Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Theatre Dance
  • Acting and Monologue Coaching
  • MT History
  • Production Project (This involves researching a specific Musical, presenting research about the Production and performing material from the Production. 
  • Choreography Lab
  • Acting the Song 
  • Audition Technique
  • Nutrition for Performance Athletes
  • College Audition Preparation

The Dance Track is for students who have a serious desire to pursue in-depth training in Musical Theatre with a primary focus in dance.  The Dance Track includes advanced level dance classes (in specific disciplines), choreography opportunities, commercial dance specific workshops and featured performances. The program prepares students for college auditions and a career in the industry. 

Dance Classes Include:

  • Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Theatre Dance
  • MT and Dance History
  • Production Project (This involves researching a specific Musical or Choreography, presenting research about the Production and performing material from the Production. 
  • Choreography Lab
  • Audition Technique
  • Nutrition for Performance Athletes
  • Conditioning for Performance Athletes
  • Partnering
  • College Audition Preparation

PPC SENIOR CLASS | COLLEGE AUDITION PREPARATION

PPC Seniors are offered a specific college audition course that prepares them for their college audition journey. PPC students are also invited to participate at the Moonifieds College Audition in Dallas. This means that once you are accepted into PPC, then you are eligible to participate at Moonifieds without an audition requirement. 

PPC Senior class includes:

  • Assistance with college audition material selection (monologues & songs)
  • College audition coaching (working material in class)
  • Access to College Audition Coach Dashboard “Get accepted”
  • Master classes with college reps and industry professionals
  • College “Mock auditions” 
  • Group travel to Dallas, TXfor “Moonifieds” college auditions
  • Group Travel to Chicago, IL for Unifieds college auditions

PPC Directors coordinate group travel and activites for two college audition trips: Moonifieds, Dallas, TX;  Unifieds, Chicago, IL.

Senior Class dates: 

PPC College acceptances include: Carnegie Melon University,  University of Michigan, Baldwin Wallace University, Otterbein University, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, Texas State University (MT BFA), Penn State University, Rider University, Missouri State University, Elon University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Boston Conservatory, Pace University, Montclair State University, Ohio Northern University, Costal Carolina, Oklahoma Central University, Texas Christian University, Belmont University, Wright State, University of Alabama, The University of Texas

Click here to sign up for Senior Auditions

Audition Information for Pre-Professional Company/PPC Apprentice (Downtown)

Students will need to prepare:

  • Musical Theatre Track: two contrasting songs – 32 bars each, two 60 second contrasting monologues, and attend the dance call.

Voice and monologue auditions will be in person and by appointment only. All students will receive their specific appointment times in August.

Click below to sign up to audition and get more information:

Any questions? Send an email to education@zachtheatre.org

Students will be assigned to A, B, or Elite Company following the audition and acceptance process. The pricing structure is below. The tuition for the program includes the showcase in the Topfer Theatre. Monthly Payment Plans and Financial Aid are available.

For more information, email education@zachtheatre.org

A Company: $2,200
Monthly 9-month payment: $244.64

B Company: $2,400
Monthly 9-month payment: $266.88

Elite Company: $2,600
Monthly 9-month payment: $289.12
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Elite Company Senior Year: $4,100 (Includes college audition fees and travel)
Monthly 9-month payment: $455.92

If you are looking for an intensive Acting program, please consider our Acting Conservatory program instead.