The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Fall 2025 Mainstage Pre-Professional Production
For Students in Grades 6–12
Audition Sign Ups Open August 1, 2025
About the Show
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
About the Experience
The Lightning Thief is a high-energy, full-scale musical production that brings Rick Riordan’s beloved story to life with epic quests, mythological monsters, and bold storytelling. This production is for middle and high school performers who are ready to work collaboratively, grow their craft, and bring a dynamic story to the stage.
Actors must audition and be cast in order to participate in this production. All actors who are cast will be sent a link to register for the production experience before the first rehearsal.
Actors are expected to:
Attend all rehearsals they are called to
Arrive prepared and focused
Practice independently to learn lines, music, and choreography
A detailed rehearsal calendar will be shared before auditions. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal, but consistent attendance at scheduled rehearsals is expected.
Production Enrollment: $650 per student
Payment plans are available, and homeschool scholarship programs are accepted.
At Shine Bright Performing Arts, no student will be turned away due to financial need. If you'd like to request financial assistance, please contact our Director of Education at amanda@shinebrightperformingarts.com.
Audition Requirements
Auditions sign ups will open on August 1 here on our website. Each audition slot will be 5 minutes long.
Students should prepare:
A slate (name, age, and song title)
16–32 bars (30–60 seconds) of a musical theatre song in the style of The Lightning Thief (rock/pop/contemporary), but not from the show itself.
30-second monologue in the style of your choice
Production Calendar
Auditions at SBPA
September 3: 7:00–9:00 PM
September 4: 5:00–7:00 PM
Callbacks: September 5, 5:00–9:00 PM, invitation only
Cast List Announced: September 6 by 7:00 PM via email
Welcome Meeting & First Rehearsal
September 10, Venue TBA
7:00–7:30 PM: Welcome Meeting
7:30–9:00 PM: First Rehearsal
Weekly Rehearsals at SBPA
Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 PM
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 16, 23, 30
Saturday Rehearsals, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
September 13, 20, 27
October 11, 18, 25
November 1
Please Note:
All rehearsals from October 25 through the final performance on November 16 are considered mandatory for all cast members. Because these rehearsals are essential for putting the full production together, we are unable to permit absences during this time.
Mandatory Production Week
Venue: TBA
November 3: Q2Q Rehearsal – 6:00–10:00 PM
November 4: Tech & Dress – 6:00–10:00 PM
November 5: Tech & Dress – 5:00–10:00 PM
November 6: Final Dress & Photo Call – 6:00–10:00 PM
Performances – 9 Total
Show 1, Opening: Friday, November 7 – 7:30 PM (Cast Call: 6:30 PM)
Shows 2 and 3: Saturday, November 8 – 2:00 PM (Cast Call: 1:00 PM), 7:30 PM (Cast Call: 6:30 PM)
Show 4: Sunday, November 9 – 2:00 PM (Cast Call 1:00 PM)
Show 5: Thursday, November 13 – 7:30 PM (Cast Call: 6:30 PM)
Show 6: Friday, November 14 – 7:30 PM (Cast Call: 6:30 PM)
Shows 7 and 8: Saturday, November 15 – 2:00 PM (Cast Call: 1:00 PM), 7:30 PM (Cast Call: 6:30 PM)
Show 9, Closing: Sunday, November 16 – 2:00 PM (Cast Call 1:00 PM)