The Pillars
Youth Theater
at The Seeing Place
Training young artists to tell meaningful stories with excellence, integrity, and heart.
At The Pillars Youth Theater, we believe every student is uniquely gifted with purpose and creativity. Through auditioned productions and leadership tracks for students ages 13–18, students grow in skill, character, and community.
Each season, we offer:
Four fully realized productions in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Theater Program
Each production holds auditions open to performers ages 13 through 18 or students in 9th-12th grade.
Weekly rehearsals (Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4–6 pm)
Opportunities for student leadership, tech crew, and mentorship
A focus on collaboration, excellence, and storytelling that matters
Classes coming in 2026 for Middle School.
This Program Is For:
Students who are . . .
Passionate about theater
Willing to commit to the rehearsals, program, pillars, and process we have created
Ready to grow in skill, confidence, and responsibility
Open to learning both onstage and offstage
Ready to be a part of a robust learning community who tell amazing stories and are ready to see themselves and others in the stories we tell
The Pillars Youth Theater is rooted in seven values that guide every production, rehearsal, and decision we make.
Click here to learn more and meet our Student Leadership Board.
AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR Fall 2025 and a production like no other!
Part comedy, part mystery, part suspense, and all the intrigue. The Pillars Youth Theater presents America’s first great ghost story.
Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow follows the quirky and superstitious antics of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, who the dreaded Headless Horseman haunts.
This imaginative adaptation by Peter and Hans Bloedel stays true to the world that Irving creates in this American Gothic tale, but adds a lyrical quality that further enhances the humor, the magic, and the terror.
With over 20 ensemble roles to cast, plus a leadership team of stage managers, lighting, sound, costumes/makeup, and props/set managers . . . there is something for everyone!
WHO: Auditions are open to students in grades 9-12 or ages 13-18.
WHERE: Auditions and performances are held at The Seeing Place. 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
COST: If cast, the cost is $200 for the actors and $150 for leadership team members. Cost covers costume, instruction, rights, and use of the theater space.
AUDITION DATE: For students new to The Pillars (Those who were not part of the Summer Cast of Hunhcback) auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 20th. For returning students to Pillars (Those who were part of Hunchback) auditions will be held on Thursday, August 21st.
SHOW DATE: We will be performing Sleepy Hollow on Friday, November 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
REHEARSAL DATES: If cast in the show or crew, rehearsals will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Preparation for auditions includes understanding the characters, preparing a monologue, and watching the production. All audition details and information will be given in the Audition Handbook when you sign up for an audition spot at the form below.
LICENSING: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is licensed by Stage Partners.
When you submit this form, you will be redirected to receive your Audition Handbook. We will also send you a follow-up email. If you have any questions, please call Erika Bain at 910-548-6323.
The Pillars is a theater company, not a weekly class.
Built for students who want to grow—not just perform.Want to know if The Pillars is the right fit for your family?
Email or call Erika Bain, and we can answer any questions you have.
910-548-6323 or contact@seeingplace.org
