the Ignite Elite Performance Team is a group of performers who serve as Ignite ambassadors spreading the mission of service, performance and kindness throughout the st. louis/metro east area and beyond.
Past partners include: Walt Disneyworld, The St. Louis Cardinals, The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, Fox 2 News, Food Outreach, Back @ You, St. Louis Farmers Market, South Grand Business District
IEPT performances include a mix of musical theater and contemporary pop, high-energy songs to keep your guests or audiences dancing in the streets, aisles, or theaters!
To book IEPT please complete the form below:
upcoming march auditions for ignite elite performance team 2024 season
What is IEPT? Ignite Elite Performance Team is a group of performers of all skill levels who perform throughout the metro east, spreading the Ignite mission of great people first, and great performers second. The team and families serve as the core of Ignite, and are considered the representation of kindness, service, and leadership within the organization. They are held to a higher standard than a SPARK’s participation in a mainstage or camp.
Our goals for Ignite’s Elite Performance Team are:
To help each performer gain confidence
To provide individualized attention in each area of performance
Challenge each participant as both performer and person
To serve as ambassadors of Ignite’s SPARK mission (Service, Performance, Accessibility, Real Life Experience and Kindness Initiatives) by performing throughout the Metro East (and now beyond)!
By the end of an Ignite Elite Performance Team Season a performer can expect:
To be provided with monthly individualized attention in each area of performance including one-on-ones with Ignite staff and teaching artists
Access to performances and experiences above and beyond participation in mainstage and camp productions
Gain leadership opportunities and character development inducing public speaking, problem solving, empathy work, event planning and project execution
What does it take to be on Ignite’s ELITE Team?
An IEPT member is a role model for others both in terms of performance and character. They come from many backgrounds and skill levels, and newcomers or those with less professional training are not less likely to be selected than someone with a packed resume. This team takes all performers and gives them the opportunity to grow in their performance skills, leadership, and more!
What kind of Activities and Events do we do?
Throughout the year, we do a number of "cause" and "applause" events. Our "cause" events have ranged anywhere from visiting Assisted Living Facilities, to performing at the Cardinals Care Christmas party at Busch Stadium. Some examples of our "applause" events have been, signing the National Anthem at the Gateway Grizzlies games, performing at Ignite the Night, and attending the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta Georgia. Our team also participates in a number of team building/bonding activities throughout the season.
When and where do you Rehearse?
We rehearse every Tuesday, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm beginning in March. Our season is one year long, and ends in February, 2024. Our rehearsal space is in St Paul's UCC, 3510 Giles Ave, Saint Louis MO 63116.
What is The Junior Theater Festival?
Junior Theater Festival is a 3 day celebration of Musical Theater with over 6000 young performers from around the world. In 2023, Ignite's Elite Performance Team performed a 15 minute excerpt from Disney's Aladdin Jr, and was adjudicated by a panel of musical theater experts. Our team was awarded the Freddie G. Excellence in Acting Award first year in attendance! There they worked with industry professionals, were able to see upcoming productions, take workshops, and create art with other youth performers from around the globe. We knew we had to make this life changing program part of our yearly season. We will be back Martin Luther King Day weekend 2024!
What is the cost to be on the team?
The monthly tuition is $125 for an eleven month commitment, April 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024. If you pay the full amount by April 1st, you will receive a $75 discount and your tuition will be $1300. Need based scholarships are available for those that qualify.
Starting this year, your uniform, performance shoes and IEPT bag are included in the price of tuition!
The trip to the Junior Theater Festival is not covered by your tuition cost. The team fundraises all year to cover the cost in the hopes that the trip will be covered at 100%. Last year, our team raised almost 70% of the cost of the trip as a group.
How do I join the 2024 Team?
We will be holding auditions for our 2024 season in March 2024
Those interested in join the team will need to provide
A completed audition form
A recent headshot
Prepare two 16 bar songs from the list below. Seet music provided after audition sign up
Alone in the Universe, Seussical
Astonishing, Little Women
For Once in my Life, Stevie Wonder
Let Me Be Your Star, Smash
Waving Through a Window, Dear Evan Hanson
Learn a short dance combination
Answer interview several prepared interview questions (and a few on the fly)
What is your favorite letter in SPARK and why?
What makes someone a great leader and what is an example of a leader in your life?
What qualities would you bring to the team?
Still have questions? We would be happy to answer them. Please email us at comeignitewithus@gmail.com. Ready to audition? Sign up by clicking on the button below!