Musical theatre · Ages 6 and up
Footlights
Our musical theatre program, where singing, acting and movement come together on stage. Since 2024, Footlights performers have trained, rehearsed and starred in full musical productions.
Footlights 2027 · Enrollment open
The Sound of Music
One of the most beloved musicals ever written, and a show we’ve been looking forward to staging. Kids, teens and adults ages 6 and up train in acting, singing and stage movement, from script and score study to ensemble and solo singing, then bring it all together in a fully staged production.
Early-bird tuition until December 31. Places are limited.
Starts
April 9, 2027
Orientation on Friday,
April 2
Tuition
₱17,500
Early-bird price until December 31. Regular tuition is ₱22,000. Pay in full or in 3 instalments.
Includes
All classes
Plus your main costume
Who you’ll learn from
Taught by working professionals
Footlights is led by coaches who are active in the industry they teach. That keeps every technique and rehearsal practice current, reliable and tested on real stages.
Your coaches
Working professionals
Reliable, up-to-date technique, and feedback grounded in how professional productions actually work.
Beyond regular class
Guest artists
Artists from across the Philippines visit for workshops and masterclasses, bringing new perspectives and skills you won’t get from a single teacher.
How training works
Your road to opening night
Footlights trains you the way professional casts train. Every class builds toward one goal: a full production, with your name in the program.
- Audition and get castEvery student auditions and every student is cast, so you know your role and exactly what you’re working toward.
- Train with working professionalsWorkshops in singing, acting and movement with coaches who work in the industry, plus guest artists from across the Philippines. You learn the techniques working performers rely on.
- Rehearse like a real companyRead-throughs, music rehearsals, blocking and choreography, then tech and dress rehearsals. You see how a professional show comes together, and build the teamwork and discipline it takes.
- Take the stageCostumes on, lights up, family and friends in the seats. A professional crew runs lights and sound, so you can focus on your performance.
On stage
Our past productions
The Little Mermaid Jr.
Ages 6 to 18
Moana Jr.
Ages 6 to 18
‘Twas a Week After Christmas
Ages 6 to 18
Tut, Tut!
A new children’s musical · Ages 6 to 18
From Footlights families
What parents saw on stage
It was evident throughout the entire process that this was driven by passion and a genuine desire to help children grow and discover their gifts. … You have a special gift, Octave Music Camp, for helping children develop confidence, discipline, and a love for the arts.
Jennifer So
Parent of a production cast member
Thank you for restoring Iano’s confidence! We’re truly surprised and mesmerized by how he portrayed his character in a natural way full of guts and confidence… Hard work paid off.
Silver Josol III
Parent of a production cast member
Before you enroll
Questions families ask
Does everyone get a role?
Yes. Every student who enrolls auditions and is cast in the production.
How much time does Footlights take?
Classes and rehearsals run three times a week, for 3 to 5 hours per session. The full calendar shows every date, so you can plan around school and work.
Can we pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay the full tuition or split it into 3 instalments. The payment schedule is in the enrollment form.
What does tuition include?
All classes and rehearsals, and your main costume. Families provide shoes and any other items we ask for.
What if we need to withdraw?
Footlights tuition is non-refundable once you enroll, so please check the calendar before signing up. The full terms are in the enrollment form.
When can family and friends buy tickets?
Tickets for The Sound of Music go on sale in January 2027.
More answers on our FAQs page.
Join the cast
Enrollment for The Sound of Music is open and places are limited. Enroll by December 31 for early-bird tuition of ₱17,500.