Music Pillars presents
Once Upon A
One More Time JR.
Fairy tales. Pop music. A new story to tell.
Step into our spring musical and help bring this brand-new Broadway Junior show to life.
Grade 6 and aboveSpring 2027
Based on the music performed and recorded by Britney Spears
Book by Jon Hartmere
Your next chapter starts here
Cinderella and her fairy-tale friends begin to question the stories they have always been told. With help from an unconventional fairy godmother, they discover new possibilities for themselves in a 60-minute musical featuring songs made famous by Britney Spears.
Bring your voice, your imagination, and your willingness to grow. Music Pillars develops performers through singing, dancing, acting, and teamwork. Every role contributes to the production, and actors should be open to a range of casting possibilities.
Save the date
Auditions: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Individual auditions
3:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Five-minute appointments.
Prepare your introduction, song, and reading.
Callbacks for everyone
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
All auditioning actors return for callbacks that same evening.
Who can audition?
Grade 6 and above
Students in grade 6 and above are eligible to audition.
Reserve your five-minute audition. $5 per participant. Choose Theater Auditions - Spotlight in Opus, then select your November 19 appointment. Auditions take place in the Broadway Room at Music Pillars. For tuition and fee information, see our Musical Theater FAQs.
All times are Pacific Time. Please plan for both your individual appointment and the full callback session.
Rehearsals and performances
Thursdays, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., beginning January 7, 2027. Rehearsals take place in the Broadway Room at Music Pillars. An additional rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, April 2.
| Month | Rehearsal dates |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | January 7, 14, 21, and 28 |
| February 2027 | February 4, 11, and 25 |
| March 2027 | March 4, 11, 18, and 25 |
| April 2027 | April 1 and 2 |
No rehearsal on February 18. Poway Unified's Presidents' Week district recess is February 15 through 19, 2027.
Performances: Saturday, April 3, 2027
Performance times and venue will be announced. Any additional technical or dress rehearsal details will be posted when confirmed.
Please review all 13 scheduled rehearsals and the performance date with your family before signing up. View PUSD's official calendar.
Prepare for your audition
- Explore the characters. Visit MTI Audition Central below. Read the character descriptions and available script excerpts.
- Prepare a short song selection. Choose a strong 30 to 45 seconds that shows your voice and storytelling. Practice with an accompaniment track without a lead singer, and download it to your device before arriving.
- Practice your introduction. Tell us your name, age or grade, the roles that interest you, and your song title.
- Rehearse a reading. Be ready to read one or two short scenes. Memorization is welcome, but clear character choices and expression matter too.
- Return for callbacks. Everyone attends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Be ready to sing, move, and work with other actors.
Bring water, your downloaded accompaniment, and comfortable clothes and shoes for movement. Come ready to listen, try a new direction, and support the other performers.
Characters and audition materials
Use MTI's Once Upon A One More Time JR. Audition Central for official character breakdowns, scripts, and available score excerpts. Select a character, then choose the material you want to review.
Meet the characters
Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming, the Narrator, Girl, Fairy Godmother (O.F.G.), Stepmother, Betany and Belinda, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Princess and the Pea, Little Mermaid, Little Red, Goldilocks, Hansel and Gretel, Belle, and Bird.
Build the fairy-tale world
Ensemble opportunities include Princes, Groomsmen, Court members, and additional Princesses. Review the full cast information to explore how the characters fit into the story.
View MTI's full cast informationAvailable vocal excerpts
- Cinderella score excerpt
- Sleeping Beauty score excerpt
- Rapunzel score excerpt
- Princess and the Pea score excerpt
- Little Mermaid score excerpt
MTI does not list a script or score excerpt for every role. Practice and performance track links for this production will be added when available. MTI's audition materials are for audition use in connection with a licensed production.
Questions before you audition?
Do all actors attend callbacks?
Yes. Everyone returns on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., regardless of their individual audition time.
Who is eligible for the Spotlight cast?
Students in grade 6 and above are eligible for the Spotlight cast.
How do I reserve an audition?
Book your audition in Opus and choose Theater Auditions - Spotlight. The audition fee is $5. Individual appointments are five minutes each between 3:30 and 5:45 p.m.
Where will we meet, and where can I find tuition information?
Auditions take place in the Broadway Room at Music Pillars. Rehearsals take place in the Broadway Room at Music Pillars. The performance venue will be added once confirmed. For tuition and fee information, please visit our Musical Theater FAQs.
How are roles offered?
Families receive casting information by email, with instructions for accepting or declining an offered role.
For help, contact Melissa@MusicPillars.com or call/text (858) 999-8584.
