LifeLight Youth Theatre proudly presents our 2026 MainStage Production:
THE MUSIC MAN!
Grab your trombones, your band uniforms, and your River City spirit,because The Music Man is coming to LifeLight!
We’re thrilled to officially announce that our next MainStage musical will be Meredith Willson’s timeless Broadway classic, The Music Man! This show is filled with big dance numbers, heartwarming moments, and unforgettable songs like 76 Trombones, Wells Fargo Wagon, and Till There Was You.
This production will showcase everything we love about LYT ,community, creativity, and Christ-centered excellence and we can’t wait to see our talented students bring River City to life on stage!
This page has important audition and production information.
Get ready, LYT family as we march straight into this unforgettable musical season!
AUDITION DATES:
Dance Auditions: Monday, November 17 (during regular class time)at Calvary Church.
Each actor receives a numbered audition tag that you will safety pin to your shirt and we will take a your photo. Auditions numbers will be reused for vocal/acting auditions on November 22, so be careful upon removal and return them after dance auditions. Wear comfortable clothes in which you can move freely for the dance audition. This show has LOTS of dance roles. Bring ballet, jazz and tap shoes, if you have them. The group will learn and perform a short dance combination, no dance experience required.
Vocal/Acting Auditions: Saturday, November 22 (by time slot sign-up, CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR IN PERSON AUDITION TIME SLOT ) at OFallon Christian Church, enter through the main doors under the portico.
You will sing a portion of one of the below songs from The Music Man- scroll down to see songs.
You may be asked to read from the audition sides below during your audition. These are available for your review below and do not need to be memorized, but it is helpful to be familiar with them.
Auditions are closed; parents may wait in the lobby.
If you cannot attend auditions on November 22, you must submit a video audition. Video auditions are due by November 21.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO AUDITION HOW TOS.
Callbacks: Monday, November 24 (4:25–6:00 PM at Calvary Church)
Callback list posted online November 22. Not being called back doesn’t mean you aren’t cast; callbacks simply allow additional readings and short song excerpts. CALL BACK MATERIALS.
LIFELIGHT YOUTH THEATRE MAINSTAGE AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION MATERIALS / SONGS
Select one of the songs listed below that is in your grade/class group.
We will be using the RehearScore accompaniment for auditions.
Be sure to practice with that accompaniment.
To help you learn the songs we have provided songs with guide vocals, visit The Music Man YouTube Playlist:
CLICK HERE FOR SONGS WITH GUIDE VOCALS
(The YouTube tracks are for reference only, you will NOT sing with these tracks at auditions. You will sing with the REHEARSCORE TRACKS)
Download the RehearScore App (free) on your device (App Store or Google Play).
Login credentials:
Username: musicman
Password: 49617199
Link to the Google Drive Music Man Audition folder is here- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RUOrq_gHnqTlhnEJSAPDl6Z4_X6uS-rF?usp=share_link
Grades 4–8:
“Gary, Indiana” (meas. 1–32)
“Wells Fargo Wagon” (meas. 1–38)
“76 Trombones” (meas. 84–100)
Boys Grades 9–12:
“76 Trombones” (meas. 4– 67)
“Shipoopi” (meas. 4–44)
“Till There Was You” (meas. 52–59 – required for callbacks)
Girls Grades 9–12:
“My White Knight” (required for callbacks)
“Goodnight My Someone” (meas. 2–41)
“Till There Was You” (meas. 12–44)
Audition Sheet Music & Script Sides:
Sheet music for the audition songs may be found in the Music Man Google Drive Folder.
You MAY be asked to read from the provided sides during auditions. Just look over the sides (a portion of the script used during auditions) and be familiar with them. Judges may ask you to read from a side during auditions.
They do not need to be memorized, but familiarity is encouraged.
Click Here To Access Audition Sides & Auditions Song Sheet Music Folders
Production Fee: CLICK HERE TO PAY PRODUCTION FEE
Each cast member pays a $160 production fee to help cover theatre rental, show licensing/royalties,script rentals, sets, props and technical production costs. Production fees only cover a portion and the rest is made up from ticket sales.
This is the most expensive show license we have ever produced and we have had to raise the production fee slightly due to expenses increasing. This fee ensures every student can participate in a high-quality, professionally staged performance.
Families may also use the Butter Braid fundraiser to offset part or all of the fee. You earn approximately $6 per butter braid sold.
You may pay the production fee in two installment payments, one due by November 17 and the 2nd by December 15. Installment payments have a small admin fee added.
Each student will receive a full libretto (script).
SCRIPTS ARE RENTALS AND MUST BE RETURNED DURING TECH WEEK, RETURN DATE TBA.
WE REQUIRE A SCRIPT DEPOSIT CHECK OF $35,WHICH IS NOT CASHED UNLESS YOUR SCRIPT IS LOST OF DAMAGED. SCRIPTS CAN ONLY BE MARKED WITH A PENCIL AND NO HIGHLIGHTERS. PENCIL MARKS MUST BE ERASED UPON RETURN OR THE CHECK WILL BE CASHED. SCRIPT DEPOSIT CHECKS ARE DUE ON AUDITION DAY AND SCRIPTS WILL BE HANDED OUT ON MONDAY, DECEMBER
ATTIRE & PREP
- Dress neatly and with confidence. Choose clothing that enhances your personality.
- For the dance portion, bring ballet/jazz/character/tap shoes if available; otherwise, wear shoes that are easy to move in.
- Memorize audition song.
- Complete the online audition & production fee form by November 17, 2025.